Deep Breathing for Stress Reduction
By: James MacFarlane MScPT (candidate) Stress, stressing, stressed. Everybody is feeling it these days. Whether the pressure is from work, school, taking care of the family, or just life in general, Canadians are a stressed out bunch. According to Statistics Canada, nearly 25% of Canadians report that most days were either “quite a bit” or […]
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FAQ074: What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) CTS is a common condition in the wrist. It is associated with numbness and tingling in the inside part of the hand. Some experience pain as well in the palm of the hand. What causes CTS? This is a relatively common overuse injury in the upper body. It can happen from […]
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FAQ073: I leak urine when I cough or sneeze, what is happening?
Many men and women struggle with issues with leaking when they cough or sneeze. Issues with leaking can be embarrassing and concerning. A lot of people don’t talk about it. But there is things that we can do. Ways that we can work towards reducing the symptoms. Sometimes you can go to your doctor and […]
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5 Ways to Get a Better Sleep
By James McFarlane BSc, MScPT (Candidate) Sleep the Forgotten Medicine Everyone knows what sleep is in theory but not everyone knows how to make the most of it. We have already talked about why sleep is so important and how to get tomorrow’s worries off your mind before bed. But how do we get a good […]
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Calming Down Your Racing Thoughts to Sleep Better
You’re lying in bed and trying to fall asleep. As you feel like you’re starting to doze off, you start thinking about that work project. There was one task you need to make sure you do first thing tomorrow morning. Oh, and the kids have a project due. Can’t forget to make their lunches. Does […]
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FAQ072: What do we mean when we say "lifestyle medicine"?
What do you think about when you think of Lifestyle Medicine? The term “lifestyle medicine” has been becoming more popular over the last couple of years. I actually love the term because I think it really encompasses the way we should be thinking when we are treating a person for an injury or for any […]
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