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Daily Balance Challenge!

Try to balance a few minutes each day!
Try to balance a few minutes each day!

Challenge yourself to balance regularly.  Not only will this prevent falls, it will increase the proprioceptive awareness of your body.  Meaning you will take better control of your body and improve your awareness within space.

It’s simple! I challenge you to take a few minutes out of your day and balance.  Try this while you wait in line at the grocery counter, wait for the microwave, or just when watching tv!  You can start off easy with simply putting your feet together, stretching your arms out and closing your eyes. Try to hold for at least 30 seconds at a time.  Once you get to 30 seconds you can try to make the movement harder.  Once you’ve mastered 2 leg balance you can try to balance like the image above:

1. Shift weight to one foot.  Keep your arms spread out to start

2. Press your opposite foot above your knee into your thigh

3. Keep a slight bend in the knee. Balance!

4. To make it harder; Hold, twist, take arms overhead, work up onto your toes, etc

 

The more you challenge yourself the more you will improve.  Remember balance is a learned skill so just keep at it and you’ll be amazed as to how much you improve trying everyday for a week.  Go outside, enjoy the sun for a few minutes, soak in the vitamin D and work on that balance!  If you want more progressions or examples feel free to email me at jleung@formfunction.com or come on into the clinic.

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You’re not as old as you think.

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You don’t stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing, so continue to move and have fun. If you are active and pushing through limitations or pain, you will likely run into trouble.  Gone are the days of ‘no pain, no gain’. Take the time to listen to your body, stretch the muscles that are tight, and strengthen those that cry because they are weak. Take a look at our foam rolling video here for a great place to start.

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Food Recalls: Various

Recalls have been added to the CFIA's Food Recall Report.
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Zing brand Dark Chocolate Hazelnut bars
Recalling Firm: Karma Nutritionals
Distribution: National

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-11-r8800/eng/1397486577852/1397486610104
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): El Peto Products brand bread products
Recalling Firm: El Peto Products Ltd.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-09-r8794/eng/1397489366333/1397489371887
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Health Hazard - Salmonella
Product(s): Pusateris Fine Foods brand Organic Whole Black Peppercorns
Recalling Firm: Organic Connections Ltd.
Distribution: Ontario

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-12/eng/1397347692869/1397347733785
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - Milk
Product(s): Your Market Fresh brand Beef Tortellini
Recalling Firm: Walmart Canada Corp.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-10-r8792/eng/1397240491136/1397240501387
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen - Egg, Milk, Soy
Product(s): The Marketplace Bakery and Pioneer Coop Bakery brand bread products
Recalling Firm: Pioneer Co-operative Association Ltd.
Distribution: Saskatchewan

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-05-r8769/eng/1397161981473/1397161986963
Class: 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds
Recalling Firm: Advantage Health Matters Inc.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-10/eng/1397171433718/1397171455602

Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - tree nut
Product(s): Liberté brand Organic Vanilla Yogourt Cranberry Muesli
Recalling Firm: Liberté Brands Inc.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-10-r8782/eng/1397156583499/1397156593616
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen - Milk
Product(s): Nutty Club brand Karamel Korn
Recalling Firm: Scott Bathgate Ltd.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-04-r8767/eng/1397142089864/1397142113332
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Orthodox Coconut Palm brand Coconut Juice (Coconut Milk)
Recalling Firm: Hung Gay Enterprises Ltd.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-09/eng/1397106569354/1397106593786
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - mustard
Product(s): Prolimer and Waterfront Bistro brand fish and seafood products
Recalling Firm: Aliments Prolimer Inc.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-08b/eng/1397004974227/1397004980154
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Elite brand Bittersweet Chocolate
Recalling Firm: Foodfest International 2000 Inc.
Distribution: Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-08/eng/1396998235778/1396998258486
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - soy
Product(s): I Heart Keenwah brand products
Recalling Firm: Les Aliments Colinex
Distribution: Ontario, Quebec

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/20140402-r8773/eng/1396896541672/1396896547344
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - soy
Product(s): I Heart Keenwah Quinoa Clusters
Recalling Firm: Winners Merchants International L.P.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/20140404-r8772/eng/1396901352477/1396901370313
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk, sulphites
Product(s): El Peto Products Ltd. Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns
Recalling Firm: El Peto Products Ltd.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-03-r8754/eng/1396891634885/1396891658969
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Golden Berries
Recalling Firm: Advantage Health Matters Inc.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-03-r8751/eng/1396645814594/1396645837746
Class2
Reason for Recall: Microbiological - Salmonella
Product(s): Various Organic Black Peppercorns
Recalling Firm: Various
Distribution: National

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-05/eng/1396736705517/1396736719852
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Health Hazard - Non harmful (Quality/Spoilage)
Product(s): Thai Kitchen Brand Thai Peanut Microwave Rice Noodles and Sauce
Recalling Firm: La Cie McCormick Canada
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-04/eng/1396661465611/1396661471183
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Health Hazard - Clostridium botulinum
Product(s): Rice porridge with abalone
Recalling Firm: Korea Food Trading Ltd.
Distribution: Ontario, New Brunswick and Possibly National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-03/eng/1396592275929/1396592297638
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Shufra Chocolate brand Mocha Fudge
Recalling Firm: Altra Foods Inc.
Distribution: Ontario, Quebec

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-03-27-r8734/eng/1396452651349/1396452657369
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - soy
Product(s): Grandma's Perogies brand Potato & Bacon Perogies
Recalling Firm: S & A Grandma's Food Inc. 
Distribution: National

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-02b/eng/1396502845795/1396502851634
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Scoop & Eat Dessert Cup Carrot
Recalling Firm: The French Oven 
Distribution: Ontario

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-02/eng/1396497352135/1396497360989
*The above food recalls are from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and brought to you by Arin Taub, RD at Form & Function
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Take a FIT break

Our bodies are built to move. Howver, we live in a time where many people have sedentary jobs that involve a lot of sitting. Prolonged postures can lead to many aches and pains, most commonly in the neck, shoulders and back. Try to take a few fit breaks throughout the day! They don’t need to be long, 5 minutes tops. Stand up and stretch, move your arms and legs around, take a little walk to the water cooler. Do something to break up that prolonged sitting posture. Your body will thank you later.

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Ice or heat?

Use ice for all new sprains, strains and bruises.  Ice will help control the inflammation, swelling and pain.  This will aid in a faster and less painful recovery.  Apply ice to the affected area for 15-20 minute cycles on and off.  Do this as soon and as often as you can – especially in the first 48 hours.  Also, ice is great for chronic/overuse sports injuries (i.e. shin splints, tennis elbow).  Always ice after activity and not before.

Use heat for chronic injuries before your activity.  Heat will help promote blood flow to the area, loosen tissues and relax injured areas.  Heat the affected area using a heat pack or hot towel for no more than 20 minutes before activity.

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Prevention and Breast Cancer by Jennie Cheung, ND, DAc

The most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide is breast cancer.  With country comparison, the incidence is almost three times higher in industrialized nations than it is in  the developing ones.  About one in nine women in Canada will develop the disease, the US at a very similar but slightly higher chance at one in eight.

From a dietary perspective, the diets of women in non-industrialized worlds were richer in fibre, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, and lower in fat, animal protein, and dairy.  Also of interest to note are geographical studies which have shown that the countries positioned near the equator showed lower incidences , possibly linked to increased sunlight and Vitamin D levels in the breast;  Japanese women who are of the world’s largest consumers of sea vegetables, carried the highest levels of iodine, found to be protective of breast tissue.

Finally, exercise is a protective factor against breast cancer, moreso in pre-menopausal women.  In one study, the girls who were less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer engaged in physical activities such as walking or biking to school, competitive training, and for all you parents out there who will like this one, vigorous household chores.  Research has shown that long-term exercise decreases estradiol and progesterone secretion, lowers blood glucose and insulin, delays the onset of menstruation in girls, and enhances estrogen metabolism.

To explore other practical stategies which one can implement in their lifestyle, contact your primary health-care practitioner or naturopath who will discuss other links and risk factors to breast cancer including environmental, psychological, and emotional.

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