Stress is a common and normal experience for human beings. In fact, there is an optimal level of stress that keeps us focused and improves performance, however too much is too much. Common ways to manage stress include: exercise proper nutrition adequate rest & sleep From our professional offerings, we can add: regular chiropractic adjustments [...]
Stating that summertime in Muskoka is beautiful is a bit of an understatement. People flock here from all corners of the globe, enjoying what we have to offer. The only drawback to summer in Muskoka? The Bugs! And while the strong summer sun can affect us anywhere, the tendency towards outdoor activities in Muskoka [...]
My what an anxious society we have become! Growing up, I was not even aware of anxiety and what it meant whereas today, well, everyone seems to talk about it and indeed, suffer from it. Perhaps we have always been anxious only now we are able talk about it more openly. I have recorded three [...]
Plant & Rake Without the Ache: Tips for Staying Healthy While Gardening Eighty-eight per cent of Ontario chiropractors report that gardening is the most common source of back and neck pain during the warm weather season. While we can expect some mild soreness when starting new activity or returning to activity (such as gardening after a [...]
Weak ankles? Frequent sprains? Plantar Fasciitis? On your feet all day long? Concerned about balance and prevention of falls? Here are some great stretches & exercises...http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1007576-12-easy-anytime-moves-strengthen-feet-ankles/
Exercise Helps Prevent Low Back Pain Most patients are intuitive in knowing the importance of exercise for treating lower back conditions. However, research continues to assert the benefits of exercise for preventing low back pain. The most recent evidence: a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine, which reviewed [...]
By Dr. Nina Lauffer, Naturopathic Doctor GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as acid reflux or heart burn. Many people present to me in clinic with a diagnosis of GERD, for which they have been put on drugs to lower stomach acid. Did you know, however, that acid reflux (heartburn) can [...]
As we head into the tail end of winter, here in Muskoka we have had a fair share of icy conditions. There have been many patient visits over the last few weeks related to slips and falls of some sort, resulting in shoulder pain, low back pain, sciatica and even broken bones! While we often [...]
Heel pain can be a real pain in-the-you-know-what! Every step can feel like little knives piercing into the flesh. We limp, we feel old, we feel helpless. Most of all, all the fun things that we like to do - walking, running, being barefoot or simply going shopping, are either avoided or greatly impeded. What [...]
The most common (nutrition) question we get it is "What will I eat?" This comes after telling people to dramatically cut-down/eliminate grains and dairy from their diets. This is especially escalated around breakfast. The long answer is to look up Paleo recipes. However here is a recent posting on breakfast ideas. Who's hungry?
