Muscle and Joint Blog

1st
Mar

Study: Manual Therapy Helped Improve Pain And Function For Knee Osteoarthritis

A recent study in the 2021 edition of Journal of Clinic Research compared the use of manual therapy and exercises to exercise alone for the management of knee osteoarthritis. The study found that the group that received manual therapy and exercise had a better improvement in pain and functional improvement over participants who only received…

27th
Feb

Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

You will never want to eat frozen veggie burgers again. These are so easy, and you’ll be proud to have created such a vegetarian delight. Prep:15 mins Cook:20 mins Total:35 mins Servings:4 Yield:4 patties Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed  ½ green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces  ½ onion,…

27th
Feb

Spine, Muscle and Joint Pain At Work

According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) 2017 report, All Pain, No Gain: Shining a Light on Canada’s Back Pain and Opioid Crisis, almost 90 per cent of Canadians have experienced muscle and/or joint pain in the last year, the most common being back pain and headache. Pain affects the way people work, play and…

27th
Feb

Four Fitness Motivators

Here are four fitness motivators to help you get started: 1. Have a distraction Research studies show that people who have a distraction are more likely to stick with a fitness activity than people who don’t. Brisk walking outdoors provides its own distractions. The scenery and street activity will keep your senses occupied, while your…

27th
Feb

Walking Can Help Burn Fat

By Dr Malik Yes you read that correctly! Walking is a great way to burn calories and reduce excess fat storage in the body. It’s a simple exercise that can improve your cardiovascular health, manage weight loss, prevent diabetes and improve mental cognition.  How does walking burn fat? One would expect that the body would…

31st
Jan

Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi is a classic, but decadent dish typically made with lots of butter and served over high-carb pasta or white rice. This version lightens things up a bit and is quick and easy enough for a weeknight meal.   Ingredients 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1…

31st
Jan

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

By Dr Ayesha Qureshi – ND Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility prevalent in 5-10% of women of reproductive age. Anovulation is abnormal ovarian function in which the ovary is unable to release an oocyte (egg) during a menstrual cycle [1, 2]. In PCOS, multiple cysts are often present…

31st
Jan

Try These Stretches Before Getting Out Of Bed

It’s hard to jump out of bed for a great day when your muscles are stiff and your joints creaky. But you can change that by warming up and stretching before your feet ever touch the floor. “Stretching before getting out of bed can help wake up the body and improve the circulation. It can…

30th
Jan

Hormones And Weight Loss

Hormones are chemicals secreted within the body by the endocrine system, that help regulate the chemistry within the body. Their influence on the body is incredible, and can include blood pressure regulation, sleep, mood and even fat accumulation.  Check Out Our Weight Loss Program Here! As for digestion, hormones can control appetite, insulin production, fat storage,…

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