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Take the Balance Challenge!

November 10, 2011 5:58 pm Leave a Comment

Common Sense Solutions to Improving Your Posture While at the Computer

November 3, 2011 7:27 pm Leave a Comment

For Less Stress and More Energy, Try AdrenaSense©

November 2, 2011 10:10 pm Leave a Comment

STRESS AND THE ADRENAL GLANDS

The adrenals release various stress response hormones that guide our body’s reaction to a stressor. Our ability to adapt to stress depends upon optimal function of the adrenal glands and in particular, the regulation of the main stress hormone, cortisol.

Early symptoms of adrenal stress include: fatigue, depression, cold hands or feet, dizziness, low back pain, asthma, allergies, sweet cravings, hormonal imbalances, irritability, headaches, colitis and other gastrointestinal problems, skin problems, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Research has shown that cortisol imbalances can also lead to blood sugar problems, weight gain, compromised immune function, infertility, chronic fatigue, bone loss, high triglyceride levels and heart disease.

Discover the Benefits of Multi-Disciplinary Care at Ajax-Pickering Village Chiropractic

October 27, 2011 6:23 pm Leave a Comment

The Benefits of Good Posture

October 21, 2011 8:15 pm Leave a Comment

From the Ontario Chiropractic Association:

The secret to good posture is understanding and maintaining the balance among the spine’s four natural curves — two forward curves (neck and lower back), and two backward curves (middle back and base of the spine). The curves of the spine give it resilience and absorb impact. If the curves are too flat, our ligaments and muscles have to take the extra load and this may result in strain and pain. If the curves are too accentuated, our spine cannot distribute the body’s weight effectively. Either way, movement becomes more difficult, draining our energy.

Looking Back: Why Dr. Noble Became a Chiropractor

October 19, 2011 3:37 pm Leave a Comment

How the Right Foods Can Help You Battle Stress

October 14, 2011 5:16 pm Leave a Comment

In this short video, TV host and nutritionist Julie Daniluk explains how certain foods can help you reduce stress.

Julie Daniluk is host of Healthy Gourmet and author of Meals That Heal Inflammation.

Help Your Friends and Family Make Their Health a Priority

September 21, 2011 8:25 pm Leave a Comment

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Dr. Noble and Dr. Fera are offering your loved ones, family and friends a chiropractic and neurologic examination at our expense — a $125 value.

We have reserved a limited number of appointments from October 10th through October 15th, so encourage your friends and family to put their health and well-being on their to-do list for fall and book a complimentary examination today by calling 905-427-3202.

The First Lesson of the School Year: How to Pack and Carry Your Backpack

September 8, 2011 10:59 am Leave a Comment

If you experience back and neck pain after a few days at school, there’s a good chance your backpack is to blame. Every year, The Ontario Chiropractic Association encourages students to lighten their loads with their “Pack it Light. Wear it Right.” campaign. In addition to providing Ontario chiropractors with helpful literature for their patients, they also provide resource material for students and teachers.

Poor posture isn’t the only side effect to carrying a heavy load with uneven weight distribution; it may also result in the distortion of the spinal column, throwing it out of alignment. The result? Back, neck and arm pain, headaches, muscle strain…possibly even nerve damage.

Image courtesy of OCA

Prevention is the key to ensuring students load and lift their backpacks properly. A heavy backpack carried on one shoulder, for instance, causes the spine to lean and puts stress on the joints and muscles in your mid and lower back. The added daily stress on your mid and lower back can increase the chances you’ll suffer from back problems later in life. Straighten up! The two shoulder straps on your backpack are there for even weight distribution and should be adjusted so that the pack fits snugly. If your backpack has a waist strap, use that too. It will reduce the strain on your back and transfer some of the load on to your hips.

Image courtesy of OCA

Whether you’re moving a heavy box or a loaded backpack, it’s important to always lift with your legs and bend at the knees. Avoid twisting your torso when lifting your backpack onto your body; instead, place it on a counter, chair or table before slipping it on one strap at a time.

Image courtesy of OCA

Packing it right means packing it light. Children in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 should aim to keep the weight of their backpacks below 10 per cent of their body weight; older students are able to carry up to 15 per cent of their weight. Get in the habit of carrying only what you need for the day and pack the heaviest items closest to your body. This way, the majority of the weight in the backpack is closer to your body’s own centre of gravity.

For a full list of resources available from The Ontario Chiropractic Association, click here.

Preparing Your Body for the Golf Course

June 20, 2011 5:03 pm Leave a Comment

From a physical standpoint, the game of golf can be quite deceiving. After all, there’s no running or jumping like in basketball, no throwing or pitching balls like in football and baseball and no monstrous commitment to cardio like in swimming or jogging. Where the sport of golf truly deceives us is in its seemingly leisurely pace and what appears to be the lack of extreme physical effort.

As anyone who’s played a round of golf can attest to, however, nothing could be further from the truth.

Whether you golf once a week, once a month or a few times a season, preparing your body for the twists and turns on the golf course is the key to avoiding injuries and getting the most out of your game.