There has been a lot of debate about preventative care. It’s the old adage “If it ain’t broke then don’t fix it”. I have heard that statement many times here at the office. Patients come in with pain and then I get them feeling better. They then ask “Why do I need to keep…
High blood pressure affects approximately 25% of adults in North America. Of these, 75% have only mildly elevated blood pressure. Unfortunately, the first course of action is usually a blood pressure medication. These medications often have many side effects that can cause other issues such as; Cough. Diarrhea or constipation. Dizziness or lightheadedness. Erection…
Everyday we have new patients coming into our office who are presenting with a multitude of symptoms. Even though my favourite patients are the ones that come in for wellness care and are asymptomatic, I also love helping those that come in with a specific issue. I love seeing people that are at their wits…
We are officially in summer now. The weather is hot and the days are long. So many people are enjoying the outdoors and soaking up as much vitamin D as is humanly possible. The only problem that I see with any of this is that people are not hydrating more! Lots of people will…
Most people love to receive massage because it helps you feel better, but have you ever wondered why or what effect massage has on your body? The anatomic and physiologic areas most effected by massage are: 1.) Connective Tissues (musculoskeletal) 2.) Nervous/Neuroendocrine Systems 3.) Circulation (cardiovascular, lymph) 4.) Energy System These…
There’s a new condition in town. It’s called “Text Neck” (also called Tech Neck). Text neck is the result of a world that is getting more and more technologically advanced. More and more we are using our cell phones to access the internet, to send emails, to send text messages, to make everyday phone calls…
I am a runner. I’ve always been a runner. I started running in grade school and fell in love with it. I will do lots of different kinds of physical activity to stay in shape but running has always been my go to. It helps with stress and keeps me in shape. I recommend running…