In my internet browsing I was able to come across a very interesting video that I think is very well done. The essence of the video is that walking 30 minutes a day has a very broad spectrum of health benefits. I encourage everyone to watch this video! I will provide a brief discussion after the video to offer my take on it. Read the rest of this entry
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Walking as a Panacea?
Heart Health News For Thought
I have seen two articles/posts recently that got me thinking that I should share them and some of my thoughts. One is posted on the BBC News site here and the other was posted by the always insightful Erica Robinson of Whole Life Health Services here. Read the rest of this entry
Sciatica
A lot of us have heard of sciatica and we all know someone who suffers from it. If you haven’t heard of it here is the nitty gritty: sciatica is irritation of the sciatic nerve which starts at the fourth lumbar vertebrae down to the third sacral (tailbone) segment to then travel down the back of the leg to provide nerve supply to the majority of the area. The sciatic nerve and its branches are responsible for providing control of many of the muscles of the back of the leg as well as sensory information back to the spinal cord. Considering the fact that the sciatic nerve has such a broad influence it is no wonder why it can be so debilitating for some people to have irritation of this nerve. Read the rest of this entry
Officially Open For Business!
I am here in my new digs! I finally have clinic space to call home! Come see me to experience Osteopathic Manual Therapy at the Naturopathic Clinic on HWY 7 at:
350 Highway 7 East, Suite 211
Richmond Hill, Ontario
(905) 889-3640 Read the rest of this entry
