Muscle and Joint Blog

29th
Apr

The 6 Pack

By: Dr. Rosanna Cheng   People directly relate the core to having abs or a six-pack, but it is much more than that. Whether you are an Olympic weightlifter or just your average Joe office worker, your core is extremely important. What is your core? It includes all the muscle that moves and stabilizes the…

29th
Apr

Do You Have Text Neck?

Text neck is an increasingly common condition we are seeing more often in our clinic.Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain sustained from looking down at your cell phone, or electronic device for extended periods of time. This posture causes an increase in stress on the muscles of the neck and…

30th
Mar

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini

In this low-carb spaghetti squash lasagna recipe, garlicky broccolini, spaghetti squash and cheese are combined for a healthy take on a favorite casserole. This bakes right in the squash shells for a fun presentation. Serve with a big Caesar salad and some warm and crusty whole-grain bread. Ingredients 1 2½- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved…

30th
Mar

Home Remedies For Headaches

If you are experiencing a headache, and our clinic happens to be closed (we are open 7 days!), try one of these home remedies to help reduce the ache! Butterbur, a herb derived from plants in the genus Petasites Feverfew, A daisy-like flower native to Europe Peppermint oil, a culinary herb Magnesium, a mineral Coenzyme…

30th
Mar

White Rice vs Brown Rice – Which Is Better?

Recently we made an effort to eat more healthy in our household. This led to replacing regular foods with healthier alternatives; for example: white sugar → brown sugar regular bread → whole wheat bread Vegetable oil → coconut oil and ghee Honey → Manuka honey (thanks from a tip from a patient!) However, during the…

28th
Feb

Dr Malik’s Mango Smoothie

Smoothies are a great source of nutrition especially when you are crunched for time. They are fast and easy to make, and convenient when you are on the go. A good blender makes a world of difference. Below is a list of the top three blenders I have found that make amazing smoothies: Ninja Blendtec…

28th
Feb

Tip To Eating Healthy

Counting calories is one of the most reliable ways to maintain or lose weight. But it’s not always easy to do when you’re out and about or pressed for time — and there are plenty of situations (such as a dinner party at a friend’s house) that just don’t lend themselves well to a “strictly…

28th
Feb

Why Is Stretching Important

Anyone who has been to our clinic knows how much we emphasize proper stretching, especially after an injury. Stretching is essential and should be performed not only by joggers or athletes but by everyone. Why is stretching important? Let’s explore. Stretching keeps the muscles and the body flexible, and muscles strong and healthy. Being flexible…

5th
Feb

Chiropractic Care and Neck Pain In Children

Neck pain is becoming more prevalent in the children we see in our clinic. The amount of time children are spending on devices is contributing to chronic neck and upper back pain.   A study recently reported in the Journal of The Canadian Chiropractic Association investigated the correlation between Chiropractic Care for neck pain in…

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