Top Tips for Preventing Spring Cleaning Injuries!
Believe it or not, injuries caused by household chores - particularly when ‘spring cleaning’ - are more common than you think! Read on to discover how you can prevent injury this season!
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Everything You Need to Know About Eating Plant-based: Part 1
Whether you or a friend or family member has food allergies, or have chosen a new dietary path or diet, plant-based eating does not have to challenging. If you are thinking of moving to plant-based eating you likely have many quest...
Where is my headache coming from?
Do you suffer from headaches?
The most important skill in managing headaches is determining the actual cause of the headache and following through with the appropriate treatment, rather than merely treating the pain itself...
Recovery After Shoulder Injury ... Mistakes to Avoid
Spring is in the air for many of us it seems, and why not since the snow continues to melt outside with above freezing temperatures and the sun's increasing heat. With the change of the season, comes the excitement of activities and ...
March is Nutrition Month!
Did you know that March is nutrition month? Well it is, and on March 14th, in Canada we celebrate Dietitian's Day. Dietitian is a protected title across Canada. Their ability to convert scientific information about food into l...
The Key to Successful Weight Loss
When it comes to weight loss, there is no magic pill, powder or potion. With all the diet options out there, which should you follow? Simple, the one that does not leave you hungry (or for some of us, 'Hangry').
To r...
Injury Spotlight: Osgood-Schlatter's Disease (Young Athletes Beware!)
What is it?
Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is an injury to the growth plate of the shin bone known as the tibia, which is located just below the kneecap. It is a common condition found in younger athle...
Healthy Computer Habits: How to protect yourself from repetitive strain injuries
For the majority of our day, many of us may find ourselves seated in front of a computer, whether for work, communication, or leisure. Too much time sitting at a screen can create a stress on the neck, shoulder, upper and lower back,...
Why is My Weight Plateauing?
We have all experienced the frustration when regardless of our hardworking for weight loss, the scale stays the same! We're exercising, watching portions, avoiding sweets, and tracking our diet, so what gives? Why won’t the scale ...
Your Hands & Knitting/Crochet: Facts & tips you need to know!
Do you enjoy needle point? Do you spend your free time knitting? Do you have hand pain? Do you have arthritis in your hands?
If you answered yes to any, or all, of the questions above, then this blog is FOR YOU! Do...