Archive for January 2018
Amazon Moving into Healthcare
Amazon has just released that they are teaming with Warren Buffet and JPMorgan Chase to form a healthcare company. The focus will be on becoming a benefits provider, much like the ones many of our clients use for direct billing. In Canada we’re lucky to have a healthcare system which is accessible to anyone, and…
Read MorePost Training Recovery – Hot Tubs not Ice Baths!
Athletes and anyone involved in sports training, from marathon running to yoga, have likely heard certain ideas regarding recovery after training sessions. Ranging from icing muscles to taking supplements and everything in between, there have been numerous studies completed regarding the best techniques. It has been found that taking ibuprofen can actually slow your recovery,…
Read MoreZucchini Bread Pancakes
These spiced pancakes add the health benefits of zucchini, have 10 grams of protein and are perfect for a lazy weekend brunch. Zucchini is high in vitamin C, antioxidants and potassium and are low in calories and carbohydrates too! Ingredients cups grated zucchini 1¼ cups white whole-wheat flour or all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder…
Read MoreNFL Players Love Cupping (via National Geographic)
National Geographic’s instagram featured a picture of New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison yesterday with his shoulders and back covered in cups. He is the oldest defensive player in the NFL. The caption under the picture relates how some people are skeptical of the effectiveness of cupping. James’ reponse? “All I know is before I get treated, I HURT, and after, I feel better.”
Read MoreFour Ways to Help the Winter Blues
Here in Toronto, it seems like the sun has been missing for the last month, Life does naturally slow down in the winter months; it’s dark, it’s cold and it’s often snowing, which all lead to wanting to stay indoors. Decreased sunlight exposure results in decreased production of serotonin, which can negatively impact mood, appetite, sleep,…
Read MoreRoast Vegetable Kale and Quinoa Salad in a Cilantro Lemon Tahini Dressing
Closet Cooking published this amazing salad which he has called Roast Acorn Squash, Sweet Potato and Beet, Kale and Quinoa Salad with Avocado, Feta and Pomegranate in a Cilantro Lemon Tahini Dressing which is pictured below. You can find the full recipe here. Let us know if you make it, and what you think!
Read MoreMy Athletic Therapy Treatment Experience
I spend most of my day sitting at a desk. We have set up an ergonomic space, including foot rests, adjustable chair and monitor and wrist support; yet I still find myself sitting with my legs crossed or with my keyboard too far away from me, which has led to a few aches and pains…
Read MoreHappy 2018!
First, thanks to everyone who contributed to our Winter Warmer Fundraiser! Thanks to your help, we were able to build 150 kits to hand out to the marginalized members of our community on December 20th. These kits included toques, ski gloves, chapstick, soap, socks and menstrual hygiene products – essentials to those without stable housing.…
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