HEALTH BLOG
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Concussions 101
A concussion is a violent jarring or shaking of the head that bruises the brain and results in disturbance of brain function. As a chiropractor, I’m all about the nervous system operating at it’s best ability so your body can function and heal at it’s best potential. Therefore, concussions are a huge concern to me […]
The Amazing Effects of Chiropractic on Allergies
Nicole decided to come to our clinic and try Corrective Chiropractic Care because she was impressed with the improvements her mother had received in regards to her headaches. Nicole did not have headaches, she had chronic atopic dermatitis. Her skin was always itchy and medicinal creams and medications only seemed to take the edge off […]
CE Wedge Traction Unit
Watch as Dr. Rob Murray shows you how to use a CE wedge traction unit
Heart Rate Variability Improved with Chiropractic Care
With millions of people wearing FitBits and iWatches, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) has been gaining more and more attention. First off, what the heck is HRV? Heart Rate Variability: the variation in the time interval between heart beats. Why is this important, you ask? Scientists used to think that the heart rate should be consistent […]
Non-Stick Danger!
There are safer alternatives to frying pans and cookware coated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) — a key chemical found in Teflon. PFOA is carcinogenic. When frying pans are heated above 660 degrees Fahrenheit the non-stick coating can begin to degrade and release these PFOA’s into your household. PFOA’s have killed dogs and birds so it’s […]
Can Stress Kill You?
The answer is YES. Stress can kill you. Through evolution, the human body was designed to cope with short bursts of stress. For example, when our ancient ancestors were being the hunters or the hunted. Today’s world has people experiencing sustained levels of stress throughout their day from work stress, relationship stress, financial stress, and […]
Does Thanksgiving Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?
For many years people have loved to curl up on the coach after eating turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Someone has probably told you in the past that it’s “tryptophan” in turkey that makes you so sleepy after a turkey dinner. Is this true? The answer is Yes and No. Turkey does contain the essential amino […]
Don’t Make the “Rake Mistake”
Once again, it is that time of year when millions of Canadians will make that adventurous trek to their yards to do battle and rake away dead grass, leaves, and branches. Raking is a harmful form of exercise that often leads to preventable spinal subluxations and inherent nerve interference, which, as you should know by […]
First Chiropractic Adjustment
Harvey Lillard (pictured above) was the first person ever to be treated with chiropractic care. The founder of chiropractic was Daniel David Palmer, originally from Port Perry, Ontario. Here’s the story… Lillard maintained the building where Palmer had his office. In September 1895 he told Palmer that he had lost most of his hearing and […]
Hip Stretches & Exercises
Watch as Dr. Rob Murray shows you hip stretches & exercises