The streets are quite slick out there this time of year. This is also the time we see more people injured in motor vehicle accidents. Injuries don’t only occur at high speeds, minor fender-benders can result in whiplash injuries, headaches and more. To help protect yourself this winter, here is a quick safety tip to help…
Please note clinic hours over the holidays will be the following: December 24th: Open 10am to 3pm December 25th: Closed December 26th: Open 10am to 1pm December 27th: Open 3pm to 7pm January 1st: Closed Happy Holidays!
Snow Shovelling Winter weather can pack a punch and, with the season’s heavy snowfalls, injuries often result. Improper snow shovelling is often to blame. But shovelling out after a storm doesn’t have to leave you stiff and sore. With a little know-how, you can clear your driveway without the all-too-common back, neck and shoulder pain…
Following up on our discussion last month on good sleeping positions this month we will take it a step further by discussing how to choose the right pillow. This is a question we get asked often at the clinic, especially after someone has hurt their neck. Sleeping on a bad pillow can lead to muscle…
If you have a long commute and are experiencing back pain, a lumbar support seat cushion may be right for you. Driving can put considerable stress on the lower spinal muscles and joints, leading to pain and discomfort. Add the aggravation of driving and the stop-and-go traffic, chances are your back is not too pleased…
Inspired by the old-school, ultra-rich, mousse like chocolate cake that usually calls for a whole pound of chocolate, half a dozen eggs and lots of butter, this enlightened rendition has deep bittersweet chocolate flavor and dense melt-in-your-mouth texture. No one will guess it’s healthier. The secret is excellent natural cocoa powder and good quality bittersweet…
Good sleep is imperative to good health. Good sleeping posture can result in a more restful sleep and a decrease in muscle and joint pain symptoms. Maintaining the three spinal curves while sleeping can put less pressure on the joints throughout the body. Let’s explore some common sleeping positions and if they are good for…
Have you ever had an injury that just won’t heal? And then when you think it has healed, you go and re-injure it again. If you do, you may have a problem with scar tissue. When a tissue is injured the healing process begins. From an injury point of view, the initial healing process is…
By Dr Ayesha Qureshi ND Did you know the gut has a strong influence on your immune system? Keeping your gut healthy is an essential step in keeping your whole body healthy! Incorporating probiotics in the diet is one recommendation I often tell my patients to help improve their gut. Probiotics are live bacterial organisms…