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Cranial Function (Part 1)
Did you know there’s watery liquid that circulates through the brain’s structures, around the brain, and the spinal cord? It is referred to as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This fluid takes away toxins and impurities from the brain, transfers nutrients, and protects the...
Baby’s Reflexes & Chiropractic Care
There is nothing better than holding a newborn in your arms. The way they turn their head towards you as you stroke their cheek, or the way their hands wrap tightly around your one finger…nothing compares to their little movements. But did you know these are actual...
March on with some Spring in your step!
Did you know at least 80% of the general population has foot problems? This is a big deal – because foot problems can alter gait and may cause pathology in upstream joints (think the knees – hips - spine!). The two main functions of the feet and ankles are for...
International Women’s Day 2024
Today, March 8th, 2024 is International Women's Day and this year's theme is #inspireinclusion. The campaign says "When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's...
A Window into the Therapeutic Encounter: Navigating the Landscape of Psychotherapy
In Canada, March is Social Work month, and we’ve claimed March 4th-10th as Social Work week. It’s an opportunity to publicize the opportunities available for folks interested in benefiting from the services and expertise that an experienced and compassionate Social...
Your Heart and Nervous System
“Your heart, while not shaped like the familiar symbol, is sort of like an upside-down pear, and it’s a testament to how AMAZING your body is! Your heart is a fist-sized muscle with a rounded bottom, smooth sides, and a thick arch of blood vessels at the top. It sits...
Scope of Practice of Your Friendly Neighbourhood Naturopathic Doctor
Naturopathic Doctors are primary care doctors licensed to assess and diagnose chronic health conditions and acute illnesses and infections. Although our lens in assessment and angle to treatment are different than in the Western approach, the ultimate goal is the...
New Year, New ______?
New Year New… Routine? New Desk Setup? I recently came across a study that was reviewing the impacts the pandemic had on the body in terms of musculoskeletal conditions (meaning, conditions of the nerves, joints, discs, muscles and other soft tissues). With most of us...
The Four Components of a Better Birth
Consciousness, Empowerment, Skills and Practice In the 1980s and 1990s, the concept of “active management of labor” became more prominent, which involved the use of medical interventions to speed up labor and reduce its duration. This included practices like...