According to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), Sitting is one of the worst occupational hazards known today. It can severely damage an individual's posture, specifically the lower back and neck, due to the prolonged time spent on abnormal positions. Read More
The ice is clearing from the sidewalks, the sun is shining and we no longer see our breath when we breathe – that can only mean one thing: it’s time to dust off the running shoes and get outside for a jog! The health benefits of jogging are plentiful – ranging from weight loss and improved fitness reduced appetite and helping to improve our mood. However, there are potential ‘potholes’ for the 6 and a half million jogging Canadians. Read More
As all athletes know – weekend warriors or pros – injuries such as sprains and strains happen. At times these are unavoidable, such as landing on someone’s foot and twisting an ankle. However, some of the factors that increase the risk of injury can be rectified and treated quickly to keep you active and off the sidelines. Read More
What is the Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? Degenerative disc disease is a natural aging process where the discs in our back lose their elasticity and ‘plumpness’, leading to stiffness and greater pressure being exerted on the joints surfaces, the development of osteophytes and in severe cases, compression of nerves – all of which can be very painful and debilitating. Read More
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM for short) approach infertility from a different perspective than Western medicine. TCM views infertility as an imbalance, rather than a disease. TCM believes that the reproductive system (just as any other system in the body) is not an isolated organ. Thus, if the body as a whole is healthy, the reproductive system will function as it was meant to and will naturally carry and deliver a healthy baby. Read More