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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. [...]

Discover Your Style, Your Way, Your Method "I know I should meditate more." And with that, the pain begins. That "should" word rears it's ugly head once again, coupled with unrealistic expectations of what meditation is, what it looks like, how often it should be done, how it should be done [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]