The Upper Grand FHT Blog

We have all heard of or experienced those dreadful body aches and pains that started with snow removal; maybe its your back, or shoulder, or knees. By making a few simple modifications to the way you remove snow you can lessen those aches and pains and limit how they...

Posted by Brianna Yuill, R.Kin from Kincardine FHT   With holidays quickly approaching, it can get a little overwhelming. Buying gifts, decorating the house, baking, cooking, and hosting. How are we to find the time to maintain our healthy lifestyles and reduce...

Posted by Nick Serafini, R.Kin at the Upper Grand Family Health Team Likely many of us have thought in recent days, “How is it November already?!” It can be that time of year when we all start talking about how cold the weather has become and when we start to worry...

Balance and stability are something that can be here one day and gone the next. Most importantly it is often something that is not dependable when we really need it. But recently I attended a webinar hosted by two experienced Physiotherapists from BC that piqued my...

It’s International Women’s day! “International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.”[1] The theme for this year is...

Post created by the Upper Grand Family Health Team Registered Dietitians Have you wondered how nutrition and food choices impact your breathing when managing your COPD? Although each person’s needs are different and unique, it is important to talk to your Doctor or...

Adapted from a post by Andrea Riddell, R. Kin, – Mount Forest FHT We all know that moving more is good for us but getting the recommended amount can feel really overwhelming, even when we know it’s connected to health. An active lifestyle is simply defined as...

Adapted from a post by Sandy Turner, RKin, Minto-Mapleton FHT More and more research supports exercise's physical and mental benefits along the cancer journey. The benefits of exercise on symptom management and recovery are exciting. Many international cancer...

Jena Docking, RKin, Upper Grand FHT With a New Year comes many resolutions. The idea of starting fresh and implementing a change can excite us! Unfortunately, only 16% of people are successful at following through on their resolutions, and many give up within one to...

Adapted from an article written by Michelle Jacobs RKin, Kincardine FHT What is lower back pain? Lower back pain is one of the most common muscle injuries. Almost everyone experiences it at some point in life. The lower back (lumbar region of the spine) consists of...

Holly DeVisser, RKin, Bluewater Area FHT Menopause can be defined as the transitional period between the reproductive and non-reproductive phases of life in women.  Some terminology that is sometimes used to describe the phases of the menopause transition include...

Nick Serafini, RKin, Upper Grand FHT Stand Out for Safety As usual, we find ourselves facing the end of the year already, questioning how we got here so quickly!? With that, the daylight is starting to shrink rapidly as we approach the day with the shortest amount of...

Sandy Turner, RKin, Minto-Mapleton FHT Have you been guilty of always putting the needs of others ahead of your own? Do you take the time to do the things you need to ensure your best health and well-being?  It is time to talk about self-care and to give you some of...

Sandy Turner, RKin, Minto-Mapleton FHT Many of us have a hard time fitting in exercise into our daily routine even though we know the importance of it.  For those of us that do regular exercise, many will often leave out stretching exercises.  So why is stretching off...

Nick Serafini, R.Kin, Upper Grand Family Health Team You may have seen them out there and wondered why are they using just poles? But for those who are walking with poles, commonly referred to as ‘Nordic Walking’, they may be a step ahead in terms gaining more...