Tips for Safer Walking This Winter
Winter is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Crisp air, fresh snowfalls, frozen lakes, what’s not to love right? Well, as beautiful as this time of year is, it can also be quite dangerous for walking. When not careful, the beautiful snow and ice become...
Tips for Winter Hiking
When it comes to winter, there are two types of people: those who spend December to March hibernating indoors, and those who spend those same months outside enjoying the crisp air and beautiful snow. This article is for the second group (or people in the first group...
Tips for Limiting the Aches and Pains Caused by Cold Weather
Every year around this time, we tend to see an increase in patients experiencing stiffness or soreness in their muscles and joints. And contrary to what some people believe, this is no coincidence. You see, similar to how a jar contracts in your fridge and expands...
Why Your Muscles and Joints Might be Feeling Sore and Stiff
As the temperature continues to drop and as we inch closer to winter, many of you have more than likely started to experience muscle and joint stiffness or soreness. And while your friends and family may insist that you’re crazy, they’re wrong. There is,...
Pilates as a Therapy Method
When most of us hear the term “Pilates”, we more than likely think of a gym, exercise mats, group fitness classes, instructors, simple movements, home DVDs or something similar. And while none of those things are wrong, Pilates and its precise movements are much more...
A Closer Look at Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a standard therapy practice used around the world. But despite its commonality, many people are still hesitant to receive acupuncture therapy— who could blame them? There’s nothing ordinary about having little pins pressed into your body. But before you...
The Benefits of Sun Exposure
We hate to say it, but summer is on its way out. The start of a new school year is upon us and soon the humidity will turn into a cool breeze and the beautiful flowers to fallen leaves. Hopefully, you’ve spent the summer soaking up the sun and enjoying all it...
Camping Tips for Older Campers
Summer is the time for family trips, excursions and above all, fun. With no school for a few months for the kids and very few people in the office at work for the parents, it’s obvious why many families take the opportunity to get away. For many families, camping is...