With Canadian Thanksgiving coming up this weekend, I thought I’d share some thoughts on the topic of gratitude. Practicing daily gratitude holds many benefits. From lower our stress levels to increase our happiness. Studies continue to show the tremendous power of...
Who knew that the ubiquitous school backpack could actually create health issues for children and teenagers? Before you buy that cute and colourful backpack for your six-year-old heading off to school for the first time, consider how it can affect their spine. Student...
Are you a weekend or Summer warrior? You know…someone who spends their weekdays behind a desk and their weekends running marathons, gardening for hours on end, building a deck or cycling across the city. While you may think that you can get...
Can Poor Posture as a Child Impact Health in Adulthood? Good posture is developed from good habits, which is why it is so important to encourage children to stand up straight. Otherwise, bad habits can develop which can lead to issues later in life. Many adults with...
Tips for Avoiding Stress and Strain While Working at Your Computer Did you know that working at a computer for long periods of time can cause strain to your body? Spending significant amounts of time on the computer is normal in today’s world, though. Working adults...
You’ve probably heard of tennis elbow before, but have you heard of golfer’s elbow? Golfer’s elbow affects the forearm muscles. The muscles that attach from the wrist and go to the “funny bone” area of the elbow near the inner bump. These muscles are responsible for...
It’s a new year, and with a new year comes new goals! Are you looking to improve your health, energy and vitality this year? If so, I highly recommend that you check out the 12th Annual Ottawa Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, January 27th from 9 am –...
The holidays are meant to be a time of great joy and cheer, but sometimes they can be downright stressful. Especially, when we aren’t planning enough time for ourselves. That’s why I wrote this week’s blog. While the holiday season will always be a little hectic,...
First thought of the morning: the bottom of my foot hurts! My heel hurts! Do you limp when you get out of bed? You are not alone. You may be experiencing symptoms of a foot condition called plantar fasciitis. Every year, millions of people seek care for this painful...
We’ve all heard that milk makes our bones big and strong, but is it really the best source of calcium? In this week’s blog, we share some of the best sources of calcium and spoiler alert: milk isn’t on the list. But first, why is calcium important? Calcium is used to...
