Although often overlooked, your posture and the health of your spine should be at the top of the list when it comes to good health. It should be right up there with eating well, exercising often, and getting adequate sleep. Surprised? The spine covers and protects our...
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...
Did you know that at least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime? Believe it or not, fractures due to osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke, and breast cancer – combined! What are...
