Healthy Tips
Welcome to our Healthy Tip section! Each week, we will have guest therapists contributing Healthy Tips to this area. So stay tuned to this area for your dose of Healthy Tips for the week!
Back to School Food Choices
August 26, 2010 by: Liliana Tosic, RHN
Healthy school snacks and lunches can help instill life-long healthy habits and a positive relationship with wholesome foods. During childhood, children experience rapid growth, making good nutrition especially important.
7 Signs You Should Never Ignore
July 28, 2010 by: Jennifer Lyle, Practicing Kinesiologist, BSc (Kin)
If you’re like most Canadians, you’ll notice that as the weather gets nicer, your activity level increases. As activity levels increase, however, so too do injury levels. While a few aches and pains may be benign, these are 7 signs you shouldn’t ignore.
How to Really Relax for this Summer
July 09, 2010 by: Tony Jan, Registered Massage Therapist, R.M.T.
Stress, sports, and everyday activities can take a toll on the body. We get knots in our shoulders, our necks start to ache, our backs complain, and our knees creak. While it may seem that these things are an inevitable part of a busy life, trying these simple tricks can help relieve a stressed body:
Maximize the Burn
June 15, 2010 by: Cherie Lee, Practicing Kinesiologist, B.H.K
In this week's Healthy tip, our Practicing Kinesiologist Cherie will give you a couple pointers on how to get the most out of your workouts and in your daily routine.
To Ice or Heat
June 8, 2010 by: Rob Iwasaki, BSc(PT), BSc(Kin)
Many of our therapists are asked the same question. Should I apply heat or ice to my injury? Rob, our Registered Physiotherapist tries to answer the age old question in this week's Healthy Tip. Click past the link below to view the whole article.
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Fats)
April 14, 2010 by: Liliana Tosic, RHN
Many scientists believe that a major reason for the high incidence of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, premature aging, and some forms of cancer in our society is the imbalance between our intake of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.
No Pain, No Gain?
March 4, 2010 by: Jennifer Lyle, BSc (Kin)
Train smart, and don't try to push through discomfort or pain. Your body will thank you.
Winter Cleanse
February 5, 2010 by: Liliana Tosic, RHN
We usually hear a lot about spring and summer cleanses, but winter cleanses are also important. Read on to see how you can make this winter healthier than ever before!
Holiday Travels
December 31, 2009 by: Christin Sadler, RMT
Traveling this Holiday Season? Here are some tips and tricks to make your journey safer and healthier!
Holiday Season in Healthy Spirit and Body
December 11, 2009 by: Liliana Tosic, RHN
Here are some helpful hints for a healthy, happy, and stress-free Holiday Season...
On Track to Getting Healthy - Finding the Right Therapist
November 30, 2009 by: Danielle Ronin, BA, RMT
If you are suffering from any health condition, be it physical or mental, the key to successful treatment is to find a therapist that works for YOU...
