25Feb
Can Physical Activity Change our Mood Through our Gut?
- Posted by Christine
- On February 25, 2019
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Gut Microbiota The gut microbiota are microorganisms or bacteria that reside in our intestinal tract that assist with the digestive process. Everyone has approximately 100 trillion microorganisms within their digestive system! Each person has a unique collection and assortment of these bacteria which are unique as our fingerprints. These gut bacteria play a fundamental role […]
11Feb
Nature’s Benefits For Chronic Pain
- Posted by Christine
- On February 11, 2019
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Chronic pain is a widespread, disabling condition than affects an estimated twenty percent of people in the world. Pain is usually regarded as chronic if it lasts or reoccurs for periods of three to six months, which is beyond the normal amount of time for healing. Chronic pain can contribute to anxiety, depression, disability, sleep […]
05Nov
The Big Three To Relieve Low Back Pain
- Posted by Christine
- On November 5, 2017
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Back pain plagues four out of five Canadians at some point throughout their lifespan. It can be quite debilitating, and affect basic tasks throughout your day. Often clients describe how their back pain started, perhaps by reaching down to grab something off the floor or by twisting and reaching. This is often the straw that […]
06Jun
What’s Your Running Cadence?
- Posted by Christine
- On June 6, 2017
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Are you just starting to run? Or, are you a seasoned runner? Do you prefer short distances or racking up the km’s? Regardless of these questions you should know about your cadence. A cadence is the number of times your foot strikes the ground during a given amount of time. Your optimal cadence will depend […]
07Feb
Prevention Is The Best Treatment For Osteoporosis
- Posted by Christine
- On February 7, 2017
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There are many things that affect your risk to osteoporosis, with the primary modifiable factors being smoking, drinking and a sedentary lifestyle. However, the following exercises can to help prevent or limit the effects of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Strength Training: By using resistance of some type, whether it be weights or bands we strengthen the […]
02Dec
Our Poor Little Feet…
- Posted by Christine
- On December 2, 2016
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Our poor feet! Many of us take our feet for granted, until there is a problem with them. Putting them in high heels, walking for miles on them, shoving them into shoes! There are many products out there to help feet: over priced cushiony running shoes, orthotics and gel inserts to name a few. It’s […]
21Nov
Healthy Gifts For The Holidays!
- Posted by Christine
- On November 21, 2016
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Gift giving is one of my favorite things. Coming up with a special gift for people I care about means a great deal to me. I try and think about them as a person, the things that they love to do or want to do and that is how I base my creative thoughts. Maybe […]
21Sep
Spruce Up Your Workout!
- Posted by Christine
- On September 21, 2016
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Do your workouts need a little freshness? Try this routine … Warm up 5 minutes – get the blood flowing, no static stretches. Jump up, jump up, and get down. Workout 5 rounds of 20 Air Squats 10 Push-ups 20 Lunges 10 Tricep Dips (can do these off a couch/chair) 20 Burpees
02Aug
Vertigo – Physio Can Help!
- Posted by Christine
- On August 2, 2016
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Did you know physiotherapy can assist patients with vertigo? A bad spell of vertigo can leave people feeling very debilitated. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and difficulty walking. There are many causes of vertigo, or dizziness, which include: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo BPPV, acute vestibular neuronitis or labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease or migraine disorders. This article focuses […]
27Jul