You might know that stretching is a good idea for back pain relief. However, many people don’t consider how important it is for treatment. Stretching and strengthening are key to preventing and healing back pain, according to a Harvard Medical School article.
You may or may not know that you have nearly 100 trillion microorganisms living in your gut. With nearly 200 species found in the average individual, your gut microflora is a diverse population of beneficial bugs, including bacteria and yeast, that help support healthy immune system functioning.
Are you the type of person who sets new year’s resolutions or new goals for a new year? There’s a lot of pressure with the idea of “New Year, New You” but really this “New You” can come at any time of the year.
How to improve your mental health this winter? Many of us have a tendency to feel down or blue during the winter, and the continued stress of the COVID-19 pandemic after nearly two years doesn’t make it any easier. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a common mental health condition related to the cold and dark winter months.
Neuroplasticity refers to the changes that happen in the brain and nervous system as a result of life experience. It is primarily expressed as a change in the connectional strength between nerve cells (*the area between nerve cells is called the synapse (see below for a picture of a synapse));
Suffering from back pain? You’re far from alone. One-third of Canadians say their back pain limits their daily life, according to the Canadian Chiropractic Association. When it comes to treating it, you have a few options: a chiropractor, physiotherapist, massage therapist, and doctor.
It’s no secret that if you’re not getting a good night’s sleep, there can be negative consequences on your health. Over a long time poor sleep habits can result in memory issues, a higher risk for diabetes, weakened immune system…
Mental health typically doesn’t get the same attention that our physical health does even though it should. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on people’s mental health. Here are 7 ways to boost your mood.
As a parent, it definitely hasn’t been easy managing all the changes in rules, online learning and continuously explaining to your kids what’s happening.
