Sleep and your health
When thinking of a balanced and healthy lifestyle, there are 3 things that are frequently discussed: good quality and sufficient sleep, a balanced diet and regular exercise. Sleep has a lot of implications on health, pain and our function beyond what is appreciated. Sleep has a critical role to play in proper immune function, tissue […]
Road Trip Routine
Long car rides or flights can cause muscle stiffness and occasionally some back pain. After a recent road trip, here are my favourite stretches and exercises to get limber. 1. Standing quad stretch: The quadriceps muscle is at the front of the thigh and often gets tight with prolonged sitting. Hold for 30-60 sec per […]
Run to the hills
Happy Canada Day! Hopefully this summer season will bring everyone fewer work and/or school demands and more time to enjoy this beautiful place we call home. I like to run and when my life gets busy, my run routes become very predictable. I generally choose one of the same three routes that start from my front […]