[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy Magnesium is a mineral that works very hard within our bodies at the cellular level and is part of over 300 biochemical reactions that occur each day. It plays a role in nerve and muscle function, supports the immune system and heart, assists with bone health, regulates the metabolism of […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] By: Dr. Gayle Maguire ND With the cold weather a known trigger for dry skin, many people are looking for natural ways to support healthy skin.  From a naturopathic perspective, there are several common factors that should evaluated, and often dietary supports to aid. Evaluating Dry Skin Is dry skin simply just a […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy November is Men’s health awareness month so guys take a read of these tips we’ve compiled and ladies share with the important men in your life. We know that men are often a little slower to address nagging issues and are less likely to visit their doctor on a regular […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Dr. Gayle Maguire ND It’s that time of year again and you might have already faced your first bout of the sniffles or a cough. Here are some great recommendations to try and keep colds and flus at bay or to reduce the severity of symptoms when you do catch a virus. Dietary […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy What is Athletic Therapy Most people think of Athletic Therapy as immediate sideline assistance and emergency medical coverage at sporting events, but Athletic Therapists also work with athletes to treat and rehabilitate injuries. Athletic Therapists specialize in returning injured athletes back to pre-injury performance levels. With extensive education and training […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Dr. Corey Finan BSc., DC, CCSP, RMT, ART In order to properly treat piriformis syndrome, it is important to understand that the piriformis muscle is either spasming, or is inflamed.  Both situations can cause their own problems.  If you are getting numbness down your leg, the muscle is probably spasmed.  A spasmed muscle […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Dr. Corey Finan DC What exactly is Sciatica?  Well, besides being a scary sounding problem, it is one of the most misunderstood health care conditions out there.  Why is that?  Well, to begin with, true sciatica is a very narrowly defined condition.  Wikipedia, and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary all define it as “pain along […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy As we get our kids ready to go back to school, buying a new backpack seems to be a late August tradition. Although kids will often choose their pack based on colour and design, there are few tips that you should watch for when narrowing down their choices. Backpack features […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy Summer is a fantastic time to get the competitive juices flowing by signing up for various races and challenges in and around the city. Maybe it’s your first 5k, your second marathon of the summer or a community triathlon, either way, you’ll want to be ready for it. In addition […]

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]By: Active Sports Therapy Most active individuals at one time or another have experienced at least a minor hamstring injury. Whether it happened on the first day out at your adult slow pitch league as you sprinted to first base or perhaps from repetitive strain of the muscle while training for a marathon, one […]