Tag Archive : health

Is it too good to be true: are Beyond Meat meatless burgers a healthier option than traditional red meat burgers, while offering the same great taste? You may have seen these burgers popping up everywhere; from your local grocery store to your closest Tim Horton’s. Beyond Meat burgers have quickly become the new nutritional trend. But the question arises,…

Low back pain is a major health issue. It affects 84 per cent of the working population at some point in their life and is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost work time. But back pain doesn’t have to hijack your sick days. Here are some universal ‘back facts’ to…

Currently we are in the last days of Ramadan, a month long Islamic event which focuses on fasting and spirituality. Last year I wrote about the health benefits of fasting, this month we will explore the popular trend of intermittent fasting.  I recently stumbled across a video of Tyler Crews and his intermittent fasting routine,…

I recently finished reading the book ‘Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder’ by Nasim Taleb.  Admittedly, it was a difficult read. Usually I can complete a book in about a week, this one however took about three months! The reason it took so long was because of the depth of the content of its main…

When you’ve got a lot on the go, personal goals can get lost in the shuffle. Between work, kids, commuting, cooking, andhousework, sometimes it’s hard to find the time for your personal health and fitness. Chiropractors can be part of the solution to building a better you. You may be surprised at the number of ways…

This month, I had two patients inquire about diastasis recti. As common as this condition is, it is seldom talked about. Given the prevalence of this condition and the pain it can cause, we decided to shed some light on it in this month’s newsletter. Diastasis recti, also called the ‘pooch’, is when the belly…

It seems like every few weeks, a new diet fad is making the news. Focussing less on research, and more on hype, these diets claim to help people lose weight and extend their life. However,what does the research say? A new study published in the Lancet. Public Health 2018, 3 (9): e419-e428 examined carbohydrate intake…

A good pillow for sleeping should be comfortable to lay your head upon, but most importantly it must support your neck keeping it in alignment with the rest of your spine. There are many different pillows on the market today from traditional feather and fiber ones to shaped pillows, memory foam and buckwheat pillows. It…

Makes: 4 servings Prep: 12 mins Cook: 20 mins Carb Grams Per Serving: 73 Ingredients 1 15 – ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup thawed frozen corn kernels 4 plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 avocado, diced into 1/4-inch…

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