Do you get dizzy every time you look left, right or up? Or feel “off” every time you shoulder check? If so, you may be suffering from cervicogenic dizziness. While this condition can be frustrating, understanding its cause and treatment options can help you find relief.
Breaking Free from Migraine Misery: Unleashing the Power of Alternative Therapies
Are migraines making your life a living nightmare? Fear not, my friend! There are alternative therapy treatments out there that could help you kick those migraines to the curb. Check out some of the most popular and very effective alternative therapies that may help you: chiropractic care, massage therapy, physiotherapy, and supplements. [Read more…]
Hydration 101: How Much Water Do You Really Need to Stay Healthy?
Water, water everywhere, but how much is enough? It’s a question that has plagued many of us since childhood. We’ve all heard advice like “drink until your pee is clear” or “you can never get enough water.” But what does science say? And how much water do we actually need to drink to stay healthy? [Read more…]
Do These 5 Things After a Concussion if You NEVER Want to Get Better
Do These 5 Things After a Concussion if You NEVER Want to Get Better
Here’s the scene: a guys’ weekend in Banff with all the fun things that they like to do in the mountains – snowboarding, nachos, steak dinners, and a couple (or perhaps more) of adult beverages. All was going well until noon on the second day of snowboarding. I came ripping down a black diamond run, dodging trees and flying over a couple of steep rollers – you know, on the border between chaos and control. Before I knew it, I had hit the ground hard enough to have a garage sale on the side of the mountain. To non-snowboarders, a “garage sale” is when you wipe out so badly that your equipment goes flying in all directions. Such an epic crash leaves you dazed, laying on the snow, and wondering if your limbs are still attached to your body. In my case, I was thankfully still in one piece and not bleeding, but my wits were definitely not still with me. The wind had been knocked out of my chest, leaving me unable to call to my snowboarding buddy as he casually made his way down the mountain oblivious to my condition. Thus I was on my own to pick myself up and get back to the safety of the ski lodge. Unfortunately, I had trouble staying vertical and I quickly realized my head had taken a bad knock.
Welp, thanks, good ole “friend”. Great help you are leaving me on the side of a mountain with a concussion. At least my sarcasm was still intact. [Read more…]
So you crashed your car…Now what??
So you crashed your car…Now what??
You drive so carefully, never speed through school zones, never change lanes in an intersection, never tailgate and always pay attention in parking lots… and yet here you are… a dump truck ran over your VW beetle or some new driver decided to not yield to oncoming traffic and you’ve totalled your car and your neck is screaming in pain!
6 Outdoor Winter Activities for the Whole Family
The winter months can be difficult for many people. Between the bitter cold and the darkness, it’s no wonder why families can feel tired and sluggish. Don’t let the winter blues take control of your family; it’s time to get out and get active! Bring back those smiles and put some fun back into your children’s lives as well as your own.
Going outside and being active will increase your overall energy and reduce stress and tension. Plus, it encourages your children to be healthier and will result in less time spent playing video games. [Read more…]