And now, a CHIROPRACTOR. It has taken five years, but we finally have a Chiropractor to add to our list of therapies available at the clinic. I had a non-compete clause in my previous contract, and though it was a deterrent at the start, it actually helped me grow as an individual and as a therapist. …
IT’S APPARENT, I’M NOT A PARENT. On Friday November 15, I was host to the 52nd Cub Scout Troop, based out of Balmy Beach Community Centre. I tried to entertain 25 kids spread over three different groups, and thought I knew what to say to help educate them as to what services we offer at …
November 14th is World Diabetes Day, and here are some things that you can do to prevent becoming afflicted with Diabetes: 1. Lifestyle Changes – healthy body weight and moderate physical activity 2. Weight Loss – improves insulin resistance and reduces hypertension 3. Physical Activity – maintaining weight loss and …
From the Health Desk of Laurie Jennings, Associate Editor of Chatelaine magazine (November 2013). I feel so lucky to have amazing health coverage through my work. Believe me, I take advantage of it all -and then some! The reason is simple: Study after study shows immense benefits are linked with …
As the construction along Kingston Road comes to a completion (at least in our area), it makes me think back to my days/years in construction. I’ve worked in: Concrete –forms, pouring, mixing etc.; Asphalt –laying down, tamping etc.; Bricks –courses, mortar, mixing; Others areas –jackhammer, labourer etc. …
The Pan Am Games will be hosted in Toronto in 2015. We could hold try-outs along Kingston Road, while the roadway is under construction. We could borrow some of the equipment, such as: pylons, which could turned into an obstacle course or steeplechase; yellow tape, could be used for …
As part of the Running Room training, we stretch before and after a run. Our group of 10 wannabe runners take our spot at the entrance of Kew Gardens while we follow Charles as he leads us into various stretches.
Starting with large steps to get your legs limber and heart pumping, then into …
Well, it’s only the third week and I’m already experiencing some discomfort on my runs. Despite my feeble attempts at following an exercise protocol, I’m either doing the stretches incorrectly –a distinct possibility, or not holding them long enough. An effective stretch should be for 30 to 60 seconds with …
I have taken up running again after a very long hiatus. I joined the Running Room so I can learn properly. I signed up at the Running Room, Beaches location on Monday evenings and so far I’ve confirmed that I’m badly out of shape, with no stamina. It is my vain attempt at getting back into shape and …
After months of delay and weeks of tweaking our new website is finally complete, and it is gorgeous. I hope you like it. We have been in business since 2008, and this is our third website to be built. A website should be redone every 3-5 years to keep it current and fresh, as technology has changed to …