The word arthritis translates to “inflammation of the joint” and is characterized by stiffness, warmth, swelling and joint pain. If these symptoms sound familiar, you could be dealing with arthritic pain. This common condition affects 1 in 6 and is the most common chronic disease in Canada. The good news is that with early detection [...]
You may be asking yourself: do I really need massage therapy in my life? The answer is a resounding ‘yes’! The list of massage benefits is substantial. If you’ve ever pampered yourself this way you’ll agree that it’s enjoyable, relaxing and beneficial to your overall wellness. #1 – Headache Relief We’ve waited all winter to [...]
February is the “longest”; yet shortest month of the year. But with some daily temperatures reaching double digits, and longer hours of daylight, its time to start thinking about spring-cleaning! When we think about spring-cleaning we usually think of cleaning out closets and spare rooms, tidying kitchen cupboards, and of course the dreaded yard work! [...]
With the warmer weather just around the corner, it’s time to get excited about the outdoors: from mowing our lawns, planting bulbs, or cleaning up our yards – summer is fast approaching! Although gardening can be a great workout, we may not be ready for all of the bending, twisting, lifting, pulling, and kneeling involved. [...]
Are you ready to leave those rainy days of spring behind and welcome summer and sunshine? As the kids finish up school and begin their summer sports activities, it means a lot more time spent on the field, in the pool or around the track. Summer is the time for physical activity According to the [...]
May is foot health month and we’re shouting it from the rooftops. As you lace up and get outside, start slowly and build your endurance in gradual increments. Reports say that 8 in 10 adults have experienced foot pain in their lives. Close to half have admitted they have done nothing about it and just [...]
