Happy New Year! Well, 2020 ended with uncertainty, and unfortunately this has continued into 2021, with COVID-19 cases rising faster than we can count. It seems that no matter what we do, the numbers continue to rise. We can only stay the course with: Social distancing, by staying 2-metres apart and …
Just a follow up on a previous post, about sports massage. Types of Sports Massage: Pre-Event: Warms up muscles and tendons through the use of invigorating techniques in preparation for intensive use. Used immediately prior to starting the event, pre-event work also gives athletes the chance to prepare mentally for …
Spring is coming… The birds are chirping. You have more energy. You are getting up early. You’re enjoying the scenery. Although it feels great, don’t you know that deep down inside it could be just a little better .One of the easiest ways to kick start your day is with a liver cleanse. What? More stuff to do. …
Our society was supposed to have more leisure time with the advent of computers, but all they have done is make us work harder AND get muscle pains that we never thought possible. From text neck, neck pain, shoulder pain (all with blogs for a later day) we discover new ways to hurt ourselves. …
In July 2018, Google Secure Socket Layer (SSL) website rankings took effect. SSL is a technology that encrypts the data sent between a browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari etc) and your website. As of July, browsers can display a “not secure” message when visiting a website that does not include a SSL certificate. …
As you enjoy the last great days of summer, ask yourself: How is your skin doing in the sun? As fall approaches, we start to think of looking our best for the festive season. Now is the time to start restoring our skin to a youthful glow. As you look in the mirror, you suddenly see a few fine lines, possibly some …
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, increase energy, reduce cravings, improve mood, or manage blood sugar levels, focusing on boosting your metabolism is the key to optimizing your success. Your metabolism is responsible for managing how your body uses energy. Ideally, your metabolism provides …
Do you ever wake up in the morning and say “Oh, my aching back!” You think back and wonder how did I get into this predicament. All you know is that you have a sharp, shooting pain radiating down one side and cannot move. Any type of movement brings on excruciating pain, and you just want …
Winter is fast approaching. Cold weather, wind chill, reflective damage from snow, dry homes and offices zap moisture and make skin feel dry, chapped, cracked and even itchy. It’s time to winterize your skin. It’s time to change your routine. Here’s how. 1) Exfoliation Exfoliate regularly to remove the top layer of …
There was a recent (March 25, 2017) article in The Toronto Star by Emma Teitel on the hazards of cell phones. To quote, “…we saw lots of wonderful things, but chief among them was the sky -something you don’t see very often when your face is buried in a smartphone.” The author went on to …