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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...