Muscle and Joint Blog

28th
Aug

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast (Video)

On a busy weekday morning, it might be tempting to skip breakfast. Here is why that is not a good idea. Breakfast provides the body with the right nourishment after an overnight fast (that is where the name originates from!). When waking up, the body is depleted of nutrients. If left unfed, a person could…

28th
Aug

Inspire The Olympian Within You!

The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics have come and gone and athletes from around the world have returned home after demonstrating their best talents and skills. It was amazing to witness such incredible athleticism and sportsmanship. As a Chiropractor, it was amazing to see how capable the human body is; and with the right training and…

28th
Jul

What Is The Biggest Misconception About Building Muscle? (Video)

Shawn Arent, the director of the Center for Health and Human Performance at Rutgers University and a Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine, explains the mistakes that people make when they’re trying to get bigger muscles. Watch the video below:

25th
Jul

Recipe of the month! Classic Canola French Fries

Source: CanolaInfo.org INGREDIENTS 5 large potatoes, red or russet or sweet potatoes 8 cups canola oil 2 L 1 tsp salt 5 mL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut potatoes into uniform length and thickness for even cooking. Preheat canola oil to a frying temperature of 375 °F (190 °C). To cook French fries properly, it is important…

25th
Jul

Why You Shouldn’t Cook Your Food On Aluminum Foil

Like many people, I would bake and cook with aluminum foil. It is a great way to help avoid scrubbing pans after baking. However, what I didn’t know is that when cooking with foil, the aluminum can leach into your food which is bad for your health. Leafy vegetables and acidic foods such as tomatoes and…

25th
Jul

What is Mallet Finger?

If you have ever played a ball sport such as basketball, volleyball or baseball, you may have experienced mallet finger. When a ball hits a stretched finger, the finger gets jammed. This causes pain, swelling and discomfort when the affected finger is bent. Patients who are experiencing mallet finger will find it painful when straightening…

28th
Jun

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict With Creamy Dill Caper Sauce!

A healthy breakfast is a great way to start the morning and what is better than eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce? Smoked salmon eggs benedict with creamy dill caper sauce! This recipe will provide a healthier alternative to hollandaise sauce that we all seem to love, we hope you enjoy it! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup nonfat…

28th
Jun

TENS Machines – The At Home Therapy Solution!

Chances are if you have been to our clinic you may have seen our electrical stimulation units we use to treat patients, such as the one shown here: Electrostimulation units are great at helping to relieve pain, decrease swelling and increase the healing rate of tissues. These units help treat various conditions and have helped…

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