Choose a carrier that is right for your child. Backpacks must be worn over both shoulders otherwise it’s best to consider getting an alternative bag. Satchels can be worn with the strap crossing over the head and shoulder to distribute the weight across the body and not just on one side. Some backpacks can be […]

Keeping our joints healthy is critical to remain independent and active as we age. Life can become quite challenging for individuals who are immobilized by joint pain, resulting in reduced physical and social activity and higher risk of psychological and emotional problems. Although exercise is very important, what you EAT is also significant for healthy […]

Artists who work with glass or metal know that you should not try to bend or shape the material while it remains cold and brittle. Glass will shatter and metal will break or quickly show signs of fatigue and damage. Our bodies also need to be warmed up to change. They need the tender, loving […]

  Metabolism refers to the rate at which your body burns calories. Your metabolic rate is your personal “calories-per-hour” number. Your metabolism is lowest while you sleep and highest during and right after vigorous exercise. Here are a few tips for raising your metabolism:   1. DON’T SKIP BREAKFAST The morning meal jump starts your […]

  For years, health experts have advocated that we eat less red meat and substitute white meat whenever possible, since white meat is generally considered healthier. To a large extent, this is true. However, there are actually some significant nutritional differences between the two and some legitimate reasons to avoid cutting red meat out of […]

  Research shows that sleeping on your stomach has numerous health benefits. Sleeping on your stomach causes you to slightly extend your neck, supporting the natural curves in your spine and opening the air passages. This is a great position for individuals who have snoring or breathing problems or for those who have a difficult […]

A “pinched nerve” refers to a condition in which a nerve is compressed by surrounding tissue, such as ligament, cartilage, tendon or bone. Nerve compression itself is quite rare compared to the more common nerve irritation or inflammation that produces similar signs and symptoms although perhaps less intense.   Nerves radiate electrical signals from your […]

  Contrary to popular belief, working out does not burn fat. Working out stimulates the production of hormones that burn fat. It is only during sleep that these hormones become active.   If you find yourself having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep, or worse yet you wake up more tired than when you […]

A chiropractic clinical neurologist (DACAN/DACNB) is a member of a select group of chiropractors who spend a minimum of 3 additional years of study in the field of application of clinical neuroscience and neuro rehabilitation . Functional neurology is the study how the nervous system functions, be it the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and/or […]

Of all musculoskeletal complaints seen by doctors, back pain is by far the most common. The more sedentary you are (desk job, hours in front of a TV or even working on your computer), the weaker the structures that support your frame. This in turn increases the likelihood of back injuries. Many have turned to […]