Is Buying Organic Worth It?

Is Buying Organic Worth It?

The term “organic” is used pretty loosely these days.. So how do we know if that extra 10-60% (sometimes even 300%) cost is actually going to pay off in the long run? Organic = Any produce or meat farmed without the use of artificial chemicals, hormones, antibiotics...

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5 Things You Didn’t Know Were Good For Your Heart

5 Things You Didn’t Know Were Good For Your Heart

You’ve heard it before... Consume all of the good fats, exercise daily, sleep well, and reduce your stress levels, but I bet you didn’t know these 5 things can also have a positive impact on your heart health! 1. Laughter is the best medicine! The endorphins released...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Ultrasound Guided Injections

A Beginner’s Guide to Ultrasound Guided Injections

Does this sound like you? 1. 57-year-old male is experiencing right hip pain that is affecting his quality of life and simple day to day activities. X-rays revealed that the cause of his pain is mild to moderate osteoarthritis. He has been diligent with physiotherapy...

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3 ways walking can be a step towards pain relief!

3 ways walking can be a step towards pain relief!

As a physiotherapist, I often hear patients say “I need to exercise more” or “I just need to get back into an exercise routine.” These comments have been especially common during the recents months as gyms and other exercise facilities have reopened. It is true that...

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Why is Sleep so important?

Why is Sleep so important?

Something we do every night, at least try to! Sleep is a vital part of staying healthy and feeling energized throughout the day. Don’t get enough sleep, and it will catch up with you. Here are some tips from the professionals at BSMP to help you get the best night...

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Plantar Fasciitis- What is it?

Plantar Fasciitis- What is it?

The alarm clock goes off, your feet hit the floor and as soon as you stand up, you experience stabbing pain in your feet for the first number of steps. That is certainly not the right recipe for starting the day off right. If this happens to you, you might be...

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Massage Therapy…Not Just For Relaxation

Massage Therapy…Not Just For Relaxation

Stressed out? Injured? Feeling tired? Want a better quality of life? Why not get a massage? By receiving regular massage you are relieving your body from the physical and mental stresses that develop during our everyday lives. There is no denying the power of massage...

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Massage & the Young Athlete Written By: Kim Van Dyk RMT

Massage & the Young Athlete Written By: Kim Van Dyk RMT

Massage therapy is often an overlooked component of good athletic training. Yet the benefits of including this type of “passive” modality into an athlete’s routine can mean the difference between reaching training goals in a more balanced way and overstressing the...

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Take a Deep Breath – Connect with Your Pelvic Floor!

Take a Deep Breath – Connect with Your Pelvic Floor!

With every breath, our pelvic floor and diaphragm are meant to work together, creating and regulating pressure. Deep breathing while using the ribcage, abdomen and diaphragm activates our Vagus Nerve, helping us move into a calmer parasympathetic state (“rest and...

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Pregnancy, Postpartum & Your Pelvic Floor!

Pregnancy, Postpartum & Your Pelvic Floor!

Pregnancy and childbirth is an exciting and unique time in a woman’s life. The body is changing in so many ways physically, emotionally and mentally. Sometimes pregnancies can feel fantastic and easy and other times pregnancy can be exhausting & stressful. As a...

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