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...
Injury Spotlight: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Quick Facts
- Symptoms often start at night, as most people sleep with bent wrists.
- Don’t normally feel symptoms in the pinky finger, due to the nerve distribution pattern of the hand.
- The carpal ...
Organ Prolapse
What is it?
A prolapsed organ is when a pelvic organ drops from its original place and ends up pushing against or into the walls of the vagina. The organs at fault are the bladder, uterus and/or rectum.
How Does t...
Endometriosis FAQs
Quick Facts
- Endometriosis is a disorder in which the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, the endometrium, grows outside
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Massage Therapy Benefits During Pregnancy & Post-partum
What prenatal & postnatal issues can massage therapy treat?
When pregnant your body’s blood volume doubles, which makes you more prone to issues such as swelling or stiffness. Our massage therapist i...
How to Stop Nighttime Snacking
If you struggle with ‘nighttime noshing’ or the ‘midnight munchies’, you’re not alone. In fact, this annoying little habit is by far the most common dietary complaint Susan Macfarlane, Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiothe...
Exercising During Pregnancy
Exercise for women with uncomplicated pregnancies is strongly encouraged. Exercise comes with minimal risk and great benefit. Sedentary women before pregnancy should follow a more gradual progression of exercise, and is...
Ready or Not ... It's Back to School Time!
Ready or Not … It’s Back to School Time!
Our Top 5 Tips to Remember While Picking Out Your Child’s Backpack!
Did you know you should onl...
Jaw Dropping Tips to Relieve Pain ... jaw pain that is!
TMJ = Temporomandibular Joint
TMD = Temporomandibular Dysfunction
What is the problem?
- In essence, the problem is often with the Articular Disc. The disc is between the two bones of the jaw ...
Flax, Chia, or Hemp? A Nutrition Showdown
What do you know about flax, chia, or hemp? Wondering why it is hot topic in the nutrition and health world? How are they similar and different?
Find out more by reading Susan Macfarlane, registered dietitian at our siste...