Most Canadians will suffer from at least one headache in their lifetime but the reason can differ so much from person to person. Headaches are one of the most common types of pain experiences for all of humanity. First let me explain the main types: Migraine Cervicogenic Tension-type Cluster 1. Migraines The cause of migraines […]
Do You Have a Headache? 4 Types and How to Treat Them Continue Reading
When most people think of a woman giving birth, they think of what they see in the movies: …. Women lying on their backs …. Screaming in agony … Monitors ticking away … With a room full of nurses and doctors around watching …She is always in a hospital gown with her makeup and hair
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5 Things You Should Know About Carrie This month when you come to the office you may notice a new face in the afternoon – Carrie Martin! With Carolyn retiring the end of 2017, we have brought Carrie on board and are very excited to have her on our team. Here are a few things
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Have you ever thought about how much of your day revolves around looking at a screen? This would be including your computer, iPad or tablet, phone and TV. They are everywhere we look – schools, shops, gas stations, airports, libraries and restaurants. The debate about screen use for kids (and ourselves) has been raging for
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The Christmas season is here! Decorations are going up everywhere we look. Christmas music is now playing on the radio and many of you have starting baking your hearts out creating delicious treats for your families (and maybe a couple for yourself). Now a few of you may already be done buying all the gifts
Best Toys to Buy This Season for Child Development Continue Reading
There are many things that can cause numbness and tingling in the hands, but in the last number of years, I have found that these 3 habits always make it worse:
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There are many things that can cause numbness and tingling in the hands; but in my years of clinical experience, it usually comes down to one of three things: a problem in the wrist, a problem in the elbow, or a problem in the neck. Most numbness and tingling is felt due to irritation of
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Sunscreen use has risen in past decades but the problem is that not all sunscreens are created equal and in some cases, it can be harmful. Here is why: There are two ways that sunscreen can protect the skin from sun damage – with a mineral barrier or a chemical one.
Think Before You Slather – Why (Most) Sunscreen is Harmful Continue Reading
People come into the office all the time and say, “My Sciatic Nerve is killing me!” Now I don’t know if the sciatic nerve has ever actually killed anybody, but I do know it is the longest nerve in the body and the thickest, about the diameter of a quarter, so a small amount of
‘My Sciatic Nerve is Killing Me’…Cause, Symptoms and Care Continue Reading
It’s 6:00 a.m. and I’m waking up to the alarm going off…the first thought through my head is crap, I didn’t get enough sleep I’m so tired. The second thought, frig, I don’t have enough time to get ready because I hit the loose button (also known as the snooze button). The day goes on
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