Motion is lotion
Do you get stiff from sitting or standing too long. Well a good way to get rid of this stress is to simply move. Get up from your chair and go for a short walk. The joints such as your spine and knees are synovial joints. These joints have fluid between the joint surfaces. When you don’t move for a while the fluid does not move. The movement of the fluid is essential because it is the only way for the cartilage to get nutrients. Moving is good for these joints and static postures are not as good.
Get up from your chair to lotion/lubricate your joints.
Dr. Paul
March Health Talk 9: Risk Factors of Gout
Great health talk newsletter on Gout prevention by Markham Chiropodist Jenny Lam Please subscribe to our newsletter on the right for future health tips and health talk newsletters!
March Health Talk 9: Risk Factors of Gout
Great health talk newsletter on Gout prevention by Markham Chiropodist Jenny Lam Please subscribe to our newsletter on the right for future health tips and health talk newsletters!
January & February Health Talk
Foam Rolling 101
Foam rolling has been getting really big in the past few years. I see more and more athletes and gym rats with some version of this valuable device. However, I also see too many athletes grimacing at each pass and using this device incorrectly, or let alone knowing what they are using it for. So let’s open up the flood gates and give you the facts and theories behind the Foam Roller.
December Health Talk – Saving the Amazing Holiday Superwoman
Saving the Amazing Holiday Superwoman By Odette Bulaong, BSc, ND (and fellow Superwoman)
Something’s Gotta GiveIn order for the Holiday Superwoman to complete their never-ending checklists, as the saying goes “something’s gotta give”. Unfortunately, this “something” is often a woman’s health. For the most part, health conditions that start just before, during or after the holiday season are partially caused by the increased physical and mental-emotional stress that the Superwoman takes on with the increased pressures and demands of the season.
November Health Talk about the Benefits of Kettlebells
Bruce Lee used a kettlebell, should you? Bruce Lee trained and realized the benefits of this tool more than 50 years ago. So why is this tool so effective?
Bruce Lee was not the only person to use this “cannon ball with a handle”. In fact the Russians developed training instrument in the 1700’s. The Soviet Special Forces have been using the KB as an integral part of their training program since the early 1900’s. The KB is unique and different from the barbell because its centre of mass is outside of your grip. Have you ever carried a pot or pan with a lot of water or food inside. It definitely requires some core and shoulder strength.
October Health Talk about Musculoskeletal Complaints
There is a growing concern amongst health care professionals and those in the field of ergonomics pertaining to the potential health consequences associated with sedentary occupations that require working hours on end in front of a computer screen. The evolution of our employment sector has led to a significant increase in the number of occupations that involve this line of work, which gives rise to a new cluster of overuse injuries.
August Health Talk about the Hazards of Flip Flops
Summer Flip Flops: Comfy but Damaging to the Feet
So why do we all like to wear flip flops? They are lightweight, easy to put on and can come in trendy colours and allow for breath ability to the feet. They have become a summer footwear favorite with hidden hazards. From a foot specialist’s perspective, they create numerous problems for the feet if worn on a frequent basis. Studies have shown that flip flops can lead to sore feet, ankles, and legs and can also affect the knees and lower back.