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Six Health Habits to Start the New Year Off Right!

Six Health Habits to Start the New Year Off Right!

It is that time of year again ... when people make new years resolutions and aspire to change something in the coming year, 2019.  Though many would say, if you want to make a change you do not need a certain day to do it.  That da...

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Is Your Smartphone Killing Your Neck?

Is Your Smartphone Killing Your Neck?

Let’s be real for a minute here: lately more and more, we just can’t seem to put our phones down and disconnect from that handheld device. It’s what keeps us connected to the world, but it could very well be taking a toll on our necks …

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Safe Shoveling, This Winter Season.

Safe Shoveling, This Winter Season.

With winter creeping here, it is time to get that shovel out and ready for action, SAFELY! Before you head out, here are a few things to think about while braving cold and snowy Canadian winters shovel in hand.

Pick the right...

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How Much Fruit is Too Much?

How Much Fruit is Too Much?

Did you ever think there could be such a thing as too much fruit, or that we would be debating whether fruit should be part of a diet?  We are told to eat natural, organic, non-processed, and that we should eat more fruits & veg...

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Understanding Scar Tissue & How to Help Healing

Understanding Scar Tissue & How to Help Healing

Did you ever think a cause for lingering shoulder pain could be an old scar, such as from an appendix removal?

Well it could …  just like that childhood song “Dem Bones” (you hip bone’s ...

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Understanding Arthritis

Understanding Arthritis

Quick Facts

  • Arthritis (arthro = joint, itis = inflammation) is a term used to describe and group chronic conditions characterized by inflammation in the joints and other body regions.
  • There are around 200 t...

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Understanding Chronic Pain

Understanding Chronic Pain

We have all experience pain at some point in our lives, but have you ever wondered what pain is, how we come to feel it?  The key link and element is your brain!  Your brain is your message processing centre, but can...

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Yearly Health Insurance: Use it or lose it

Yearly Health Insurance: Use it or lose it

We’re coming near the end of 2018, and for many individual’s extended health benefits insurance renewal date is December 31st.   Do you take advantage of allied health services covered under your plan?...

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Cupping: What is it & how does it work

Cupping: What is it & how does it work

Cupping may seem new, since it is finally making its way into mainstream media, noted with media coverage of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics (Michael Phelps’ circular bruises). However, its first recorded practice was ...

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Pillow Talk! (pick the right one for you)

Pillow Talk! (pick the right one for you)

Did You Know?

Pillows were first used in Asia and Egypt by wealthy men to elevate their heads and keep bugs and insects away from their face. These were often made of stone, wood, or metal. Thankf...

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