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April 18, 2016

5 Back-Saving Tips for Spring Cleaning

Back and Joint Sparing Tips for Spring Cleaning! For those of us who have experienced back pain, we know how daunting spring cleaning can be… Not just because of the mundane nature of chores in general, but because many household tasks require a great deal of bending, lifting, reaching, twisting and repetitive strain that ay increase

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April 11, 2016

Are You Dehydrated?

Drink Water & Have Fun Doing It! As an experienced Toronto Registered Massage Therapist practicing at Lawrence Park Health Clinic, I am always telling people to drinks lots of water after their massage.  Most people don’t realize how important it is to keep their bodies well hydrated, or that massage is one of the many things

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April 5, 2016

How to Break Bad Sleeping Habits

How To Break Bad Sleeping Habits: Advice From One Troubled Sleeper To Another   I have been unable to achieve restful sleeps for a huge portion of my life. I toss and I turn. I wake up in the middle of the night, unable to fall back asleep. For my first post, I thought it

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March 28, 2016

Concussion Guidelines – Part 1

Concussion Guidelines – Part 1 The management of concussions has become an increasingly popular topic among health care professionals and the sporting industry over the past few years. There has been an increased effort to educate parents, coaches, doctors, and athletes regarding the signs/symptoms of a concussion and the long-term consequences of leaving a concussion

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March 14, 2016

What Is Sciatica?

So, your doctor told you that you have sciatica…what does that even mean? Sciatica is actually a symptom, not a diagnosis. All it really tells you is that you have pain that radiates down the back of your leg. The term is used to describe pain as a result of irritation or injury to the

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February 17, 2016

How to Properly Foam Roll Your IT Band

Foam Rolling – An Effective Self Massage Remedy for Your IT Band…Only if Performed Properly! Foam rolling, a self-myofascial release technique, has become very popular among the athletic as well as general population for releasing “tight” soft tissue / muscle groups in order to improve muscle length and flexibility.  Foam rollers come in many different

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February 2, 2016

Eight Health Benefits of Salmon

Salmon – Simply Scrumptious & Healthy Too! Salmon is not only a great source of protein, but also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, niacin, phosphorus, vitamin B6 + B12, vitamin D and selenium.  It also is a good source of choline, pantothenic acid, biotin and potassium.  Simply put, salmon is scrumptious and also very good for

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January 18, 2016

Golden Milk and Turmeric – What’s The Hype About?

What Is Golden Milk? Golden milk is technically not milk at all (at least not the dairy type)!  Golden milk is a delicious healthy beverage of which the main ingredients are a combination of turmeric and coconut milk and/or coconut oil, depending on the recipe.  Many people find golden milk soothing and enjoy it before bed, but

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January 11, 2016

Glute Strengthening and its role in preventing lower limb injuries

Glute Strengthening and its role in preventing lower limb injuries In the past couple of years, researchers have placed more focus on the role of the gluteal muscles groups in preventing and rehabilitating lower limb injuries. In particular, studies have focused on its role in correcting dysfunctional movement patterns that often lead to acute or

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January 4, 2016

6 Simple Steps to a Healthier 2016

1) Sit Less We’ve all heard that sitting is the new smoking. Try to combat this by taking sitting breaks. Set yourself an alarm: each hour stand up and take a short walk, whether it’s to the bathroom, the water fountain or just a lap around your desk, your body will thank you.   2)

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