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By Dr Tanvi Tijoriwala Have you ever taken a shower or brushed your hair and noticed so much of it on the floor? Having clumps of hair fall out can be extremely disheartening and frustrating. Although losing hair is often blamed on growing old, most of the times, it has little to do with aging….

Summer is upon us and while some COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, biking is a safe way to get outside and get your body moving.  Choosing the right bike for you is important to keep your body pain-free, and a bike shop can help fit you appropriately.  But choosing a bike goes beyond fit—including…

If you feel like you’ve gained a few extra pounds over the course of the pandemic, you’re not alone. I will admit, I have gained a few pounds myself. The shutdown of gyms, sport leagues, recreational facilities and some park amenities has put a dent in the fitness plans for many Ontarians. This decrease in…

I was reviewing the latest health news this past week, and the following headline stopped me in my tracks: “Ontario’s opioid-related death toll surged to 2,050 during pandemic in 2020, new report finds” – CBC To see the full news article, click here. This is quite concerning, considering that upto 80 per cent of the…

Pressing on six months of a lockdown, the need for physical activity and mental solitude couldn’t be greater. With better weather finally here (not counting the appearance of snow this past Friday!), it is finally time to get outdoors, and allow nature to help heal our souls.  Hiking is a great activity, it not only…

With the gyms closed, it may seem impossible to get a good workout in. The good news is that a simple flight of stairs can help you perform some of the same exercises you would do at the gym. In this video, Dr Malik illustrates six of his favourite stair workouts.  1. Decline Push-up: The…

We have been waiting a long-time to share this milestone with our community. March 31st, 2021 will mark our ten year anniversary serving our patients! It has been an incredible journey, and we hope to continue serving for many years to come! Originally we had planned to celebrate this milestone in person with our neighbourhood,…

I had a patient come in to the clinic a few weeks ago, and we started discussing about the challenges with maintaining a work/life balance while working from home. She mentioned how her work has taken over her home, with boxes of files now accenting her furniture. Her work area transitions between the dining table,…

https://youtu.be/UuLq00BoZeg Working at a computer for long periods of time can cause neck, shoulder and upper back pain. Here are six simple exercises you can do at your computer right now!  1. Shoulder Rolls: Roll your shoulders in a circle, pulling them forwards, up, back and down. Imagine you are moving them around a clock…