07Feb
Prevention Is The Best Treatment For Osteoporosis
- On February 7, 2017
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Written by: Christine Campbell 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 […]
02Dec
Our Poor Little Feet…
- 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!
- 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!
- 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!
- 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
22Jul
Scoliosis And Zebrafish!
- On July 22, 2016
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Did you know that 3% of the children in the world are affected by scoliosis? But we till don’t fully understand why it happens. A recent study has indicated that a disruption in the flow of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) may cause idiopathic scoliosis in Zebrafish. So what? Curves in the Zebrafish could be restored by […]
13Jun
Take A Hike!
- On June 13, 2016
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What to Bring and How to Prep for a Hike How prepared you are for a hike can either make or break your day. If you are fueled properly and have the right clothes and supplies, you can get outside and enjoy being in nature! I love being in the great outdoors, it calms my […]
10Jun
How Much Is Too Much?
- On June 10, 2016
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Are you drinking too much? Have you ever heard of hyponatremia? We are often bombarded with messages of drinking more water, however some of us are actually drinking too much! Exertional hyponatremia, or low blood sodium, is caused by two distinct components, which may arise with prolonged exercise (more than 4 hours): drinking too much […]
08Jun
Run Forest, Run!
- On June 8, 2016
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What’s your cadence? Are you just starting to run? Have you run for a long time? Do you prefer short distances or racking up the km’s? Regardless of these questions you should know about your cadence! Cadence means how many steps you take in a given amount of time. Naturally, we should take about 3 […]