Stretch – it will feel good!
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...
No skis? Just poles?! – An overview of the benefits of pole walking
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...
Take a Forest Bath!
It seems as though nature is GOOD for you! Science has been investigating the positive effects of forest bathing for some time. Japanese medicine has been using forest bathing as an integral part of preventative health care and healing since the 1980’s. What is...
Put a Spring in your Step!
Aging is a part of life and one that includes many experiences, special moments with family and friends and opportunities to travel and learn new skills. But growing old can also bring about new challenges including increased prevalence of chronic diseases, memory...
Hypertension Awarenss Month
Have you been told you have hypertension and wondered what that means? Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure and for the month of May, we are spreading awareness. Over 7.2 million Canadians have hypertension, and 7.5 million more have high blood...
