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Winter Exercise in Muskoka – Snowshoe Bootcamp!

Personally I am a gym person.  I go to SNAP Fitness in Bracebridge & Huntsville and I am happy.  I also realize that many people do not like going to gyms and prefer to be outside.  I fully support you as well and have learned about a fantastic outdoor exercise program happening right here in [...]

Winter Exercise in Muskoka – Snowshoe Bootcamp! 2018-04-18T22:39:30+00:00

Therapeutic Touch for Gentle Healing

Dr. Nick interviews Bonnie Blain & Gail Oakley in regards to a gentle healing approach in Muskoka called Therapeutic Touch.  Therapeutic Touch was developed by a nurse in 1972 and is used by health professionals, holistic practitioners, therapists, counsellors, clergy, educators and private individuals in hospitals, hospices and palliative care units. Now, with a base of [...]

Therapeutic Touch for Gentle Healing 2018-04-18T22:39:30+00:00

Cancer, Bad Luck, Sitting and Diabetes

This article was published in the Bracebridge Examiner in January 2016. As a health-care practitioner, 2015 was an emotional roller coaster of conflicting research and health information. While there are often debates within every profession, these stories greatly affected what we communicated to our patients. And as in many areas of life, the coveted black-and-white [...]

Cancer, Bad Luck, Sitting and Diabetes 2018-04-18T22:39:30+00:00

Rehabilitative Exercise Library

One of the most frequent questions I am asked is "What stretch can I do, Dr. Nick?"  Remembering that this is generic advice and that you should always consult a health-care practitioner (like me!) before engaging on any exercise program, here are some important take-home points: A stretch is not what you may need!  You [...]

Rehabilitative Exercise Library 2018-04-18T22:39:30+00:00
  • 70 Cardio Variations

    70 cardio variations to seek & destroy fat:

    Posted by Men's Health on Saturday, December 26, 2015

Challenging Home Exercise Program

For those who dislike the gym or are prevented from outdoor activities due to obstacles such as snowsqualls, ice and black flies...This three-minute video clip will provide you plenty of ideas for a challenging workout. This can also be used when travelling or visiting family. If your only tool is a kettlebell...enjoy the burn! How [...]

Challenging Home Exercise Program 2018-04-18T22:39:30+00:00

January Detox

  What is a Detox?  Why would I do one?  What are the benefits? Everyday, our bodies detoxify all the junk, poisons, toxic and foreign materials that enter via the mouth, nose and skin.  Just as our furnaces use an air filter and our cars have on oil filter, our bodies have a blood filter, [...]

January Detox 2018-04-18T22:39:30+00:00

Christmas Wellness Strategies

A flexible stick is more difficult to break than a rigid one "Avoid brown,"  was the simple advice given to me by a nutritionist years ago."Avoid brown foods during December and all will go well."  And then I went to the office party... Christmas can be a stressful time for many people, for a multitude [...]

Christmas Wellness Strategies 2018-04-18T22:39:30+00:00

Conquering Emotional Eating – Part 2

Emotions & Eating - Perhaps a New Perspective Will Help "Would you like one?" L. asked, opening a bag of chocolate for me.  Calling these chocolate is a stretch.  They were white confectionary candy - with Christmas decorations - like the kind one can purchase at the Bulk Barn. M. reached into the bag and gobbled one [...]

Conquering Emotional Eating – Part 2 2018-04-18T22:39:30+00:00

Conquering Emotional Eating – Part 1

It's time to get emotional.  Please pass the ice cream! As I am writing this, about 12 hours have passed since my ice cream eating frenzy. "Are we going to finish all of this?"  - Antoine "Yes."  - Me "Papa, you don't have to!"  -Alex "He can if he wants to.  Papa loves ice cream.  But [...]

Conquering Emotional Eating – Part 1 2018-04-18T22:39:31+00:00