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Winter back pain’s best friend.

The snow is here!  We may have been lucky so far, but we all know that the winter is far from over and the worst is still ahead of us!  Did you know that one of the main reasons patients seek out Massage Therapy in the winter months is for relief of back pain caused by shoveling and dealing with the winter weather conditions?

Our newest Registered Massage Therapist, Jana Arnold-Mishra, has become an expert in helping people recover from winter back pain.  Jana is no stranger to ...

Drink water...yes we know drinking water is important.  Proper hydration has far reaching effects on our mental state, total body wellness and our ability to slow the aging process inside and out.  Proper hydration is one of the most important nutritional components affecting our entire health.  But the recommended 2+ litres of water daily can seem daunting and let's face it... are we really doing anything but peeing it right back out?  

We asked our Spine Stretch experts to weigh in...How can we ensure we are getting our daily water intake? (aside from the usual "I don't go ...

Your day:  You wake up, quickly get in the shower, get your kids up and ready (if you have them), boot it downstairs whip up a smoothie, grab your coffee (don't forget that coffee!) and rush out the door.   Lunch time comes on quickly, so you grab the healthiest thing you can (likely a salad, you're all about healthy choices...well done!) and continue on with your day. Before you know it you are sitting down that evening and enjoying your much deserved glass of wine and taking your first deep breath.  

Sound familiar?

This day ...

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This Energizing Smoothie Bowl is decadent enough to eat as a dessert, yet healthy enough to enjoy as a luxurious breakfast. It is full of healthy fats, including Omega 3s, and is high in protein and fiber to keep you full for hours. The real star here is the maca root powder. It is a wonderful adaptogen that can help balance hormones and fight fatigue. The Brazil nuts add a beneficial dose of selenium, which is essential for thyroid function and a strong immune system. There is no added sugar (the smoothie is sweetened only with berries), which when ...