Why Stretching is Important
Stretching maintains, improves, and increases flexibility. This muscle flexibility allows your joints to achieve their full range of motion. Stretching helps to keep your muscles supple, allowing them to extend to their full potential; this helps us when exercising or playing sport, during recovery, and in our every day activities. Stretching and Exercise Stretching after […]
Blood Sugar
Why is it when you give up sugar, you find it hard to stay away from it? Or even after giving up sugar, you still experience fatigue, yoyo energy, cravings, or that 3pm slump? The answer: A diet high in refined and processed foods and with minimal healthy, whole foods. Blood sugar imbalance is epidemic. […]
What is the difference between Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Physiotherapy? Part 3: Method
METHOD In Part 1 and Part 2 we discussed the History and Philosophy of Chiropractic, Osteopathy, and Physiotherapy in our 3 part blog series. This blog we will be taking look a the methods of each of these disciplines. CHIROPRACTIC The Chiropractic method is largely varied depending on who you see and what kind […]
What is the difference between Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Physiotherapy? Part 2: Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY In Part 1 we discussed the history and evolution of Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Physiotherapy as part of our 3 part blog series. This blog we will be expanding into the philosophy of these practices and how they differentiate. CHIROPRACTIC The Chiropractic fundamental foundation is that the body has within itself the ability to […]
Bone Broth
Place bones into a large stock pot and cover with water. Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to water prior to cooking. This helps to pull out important nutrients from the bones. Fill stock pot with filtered water. Leave plenty of room for water to boil. Heat slowly. Bring to a boil and then […]
Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients 4 pounds beef bones with marrow 4 carrots, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 2 medium onions, peel on, sliced in half lengthwise and quartered 4 garlic cloves, peel on and smashed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 2 bay leaves 3 sprigs fresh thyme 5-6 sprigs parsley ¼ cup ACV 18-20 cups […]
Chicken Bone Broth
Ingredients 4 pounds chicken necks/feet/wings 3 carrots, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 2 medium onions, peel on, sliced in half lengthwise and quartered 4 garlic cloves, peel on and smashed 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 3 tablespoon ACV 2 bay leaves 3 sprigs fresh thyme 5-6 sprigs parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 18-20 […]
What is Remedial Massage?
Remedial Massage is the assessment and hands on treatment of musculoskeletal ailments or conditions; this includes treatment and/or manipulation of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. Many Remedial Massage Therapists are trained in several different modalities, such as trigger point therapy, deep tissue or sports massage, cupping, or lymphatic drainage. These techniques are used individually […]
Why do I need to drink water after a massage?
Having a massage has a similar effect on our body akin to light to moderate exercise. And just like after exercise, you can become dehydrated after a massage. Dehydration can cause you to feel light headed, dizzy, nauseated, and even cause a headache. Drinking water will re-hydrate you and help reduce these symptoms. Not everyone […]