Category: Health Tips
Chiropractic & OA ~ Weekly Q & A
This weeks Q & A with Dr. Darrell, we look at how Chiropractic adjustments can help Osteo Arthritis. One of the most common myths about Chiropractic Adjustments is that they "put a bone in place". In reality adjustments restore proper motion... Read More
Arthritis ~ Weekly Q & A
This weeks Q & A with Dr. Darrell, we look at the most common type of Arthritis. There are many types of arthritis but Osteo Arthritis (OA) is by far the most common but is largely preventable!Osteoarthritis is a degenerative... Read More
Arthritis April
The most common type of arthritis by far is osteoarthritis (OA). It is often known as the “wear and tear” type of arthritis. OA is what can prevent activity and cause significant disability in the last HALF of life span. Taking... Read More
Upper body Exercises ~ Weekly Q & A
I've got a few favourite upper body exercises that target large muscle groups that mimic movements that are really handy as we get older. Let’s pair them with activities of daily living!1. Pull ups or pull downs (using a cable... Read More
Building Muscle ~ Weekly Q & A
Now that we have the protein we need to build muscle (see previous blog) let's look at some facts about muscle mass that are quite sobering. The average person's peak muscle mass occurs between the age of 30-35. It then starts... Read More
Muscle March
Sarcopenia It’s the medical term for the relentless decrease in muscle mass as we age. Muscle loss eventually leads to loss of function to do the enjoyable things in life such as play sports or play with grandchildren. The higher our... Read More
Protein your Morning
To help set up your metabolism for the day make sure you get the protein you need. Breakfast can be a tricky one for protein but I have ideas! Eggs, Greek yogurt and protein powder are ways to get the... Read More
Fat Loss Feb!
White flour, white pasta, white rice, and sugar. These items spike your glucose and therefore also spikes your blood insulin. A spike in blood insulin causes your body to trigger fat storage! Exchanging white for whole grain will bump up... Read More
New Year, Old Habits?
New year, old Habits? We are often told (and I believe it to be true) that we learn more from failure than success. I was listening yesterday to an interview with the president of Stantec, Gord Johnston. They have acquired... Read More
Dr. Darrell's Holiday Health Tip!
The health tip of the year is all about frequency. Studies consistently show that frequency is the most important factor. The next most important is intensity and least important is duration. The magic number for frequency is 4 times per... Read More
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