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Beginning on Monday, September 7th, I am embarking on a 10 day detox. Detoxification—the elimination of toxic wastes—has been used to...

When you hear the word “cholesterol” what thoughts come to mind? Artery clogging? Heart attack? Poor health? Would it surprise you if I...

The majority of the Canadian population will suffer from a headache at some point in their lifetime. Did you know chiropractic may help?

Why should we even consider taking vitamins? Can’t we get all of our nutrients from food? Unfortunately for us today, the nutrients in...

A chiropractor’s goal is to help the body reach optimal health. This is done by checking the spine for anything that feels "off",...

I want to begin by reflecting on our current society. I think it’s fair to say we all know at least one person who is overweight, has/had...

You’ve injured yourself in some way, shape or form. You’re sore. You’re achy. You’re taking it upon yourself to take care of yourself at...

Eating fruits and vegetables that have been grown in quality soil and are pesticide free is ideal. Meat from animals that have been...

Dietary sufficiency of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids is essential for proper function of every cell, tissue, organ and gland in the...

I often hear of people being skeptical of seeing a chiropractor because they have heard that once you start, you have to continue. As a...

January is almost over. Did you make resolutions? Are they still in full effect? What if we looked at our New Year’s resolutions...

You’ve probably heard plenty about protein, carbohydrates and fat, but do you actually know what they are? Let me break them down for...

No supplement can ever replace an optimal diet. So, you choose to eat plenty of vegetables and fruit, quality proteins and fats and drink...

Osteoporosis is the progressive degeneration of bone mass leading to weaker bones with a risk of breaking, most commonly in the hip,...

Do you have a big race coming up? Training for an upcoming event? Do you really know what you should be eating? Here are a few answers to...

The shoulder is one of the most elaborate joints in the human body. Proper function of the shoulder is fully dependent on a combination...

So you’re trying to eat healthier. Things are going well until you see the Oreo’s in the cupboard. Or until 10:00 pm and you realize you...

Your nervous system controls all of your voluntary and involuntary actions. It sends signals from one part of your body to another part....

We live in a world where we can acquire information in a nanosecond, we can travel to the other side of the world in less than a day and...

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? It may be time to make a few changes! None of the following suggestions are drastic,...