February is National Heart & Stroke Awareness Month. Did you know that heart disease remains the leading causes of death in Canada? The good news is that 80 per cent of cardiovascular diseases are preventable through healthy lifestyle and diet. By adopting a healthier lifestyle, you can delay the onset of heart disease or stroke by as much as 14 years! You can further reduce your risk by considering these heart-healthy steps: • Be smoke-free • Be physically active • Control your blood pressure • Keep your blood cholesterol levels in check • Eat a healthy diet • Achieve and maintain a healthy weight • Manage your diabetes • Limit alcohol use • Reduce stress.

Yoga therapy can be an effective approach for managing joint pain and stiffness by promoting flexibility, strength, and overall physical health. Through gentle, tailored movements and poses, yoga therapy helps improve range of motion and reduce stiffness in affected joints. Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques used in yoga therapy help reduce stress and inflammation, which can exacerbate joint discomfort. Specific poses can strengthen the muscles surrounding joints, offering better support and alleviating strain. This mindful exploration fosters a deeper understanding of how the body moves and feels, promoting a harmonious connection between body and mind. Yoga Therapy supports relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.

Awakening your tender heart opens your passion and life force, welcoming the juices that frees your soul to ~Pass-I-on ~ wherever you go & in whatever you do. Embodying and knowing that each breath matters; where we put our focus and attention, what we value and how we choose to spend our time is who we become. Take nothing for granted as you taste the many flavors of desire that energize your joy and pleasure. Swim in that pool each day, bathing yourself and igniting your fire that fuels your heart to thrive. Choose to become curious and impassioned with and by life.

Achilles tendinopathy can be a painful and uncomfortable condition and can often limit recreation activities such as running. When this condition is acute, it can be a difficult condition to manage. Evidence treatment options such as laser therapy, soft tissue therapies, gentle exercises and athletic taping can aid in symptom and pain reduction. In longstanding chronic cases, shockwave therapy can be useful for improving pain and function. An emphasis on rehabilitation at this stage is also important. If you would like to discuss treatment options for Achilles tendinopathy book an initial consultation with our chiropractors and we can build a treatment plan to best suit your needs.

As a naturopathic doctor, a common concern I see is fatigue. To uncover the root cause, I often recommend blood work to assess thyroid function, iron levels, hormones, and vitamin deficiencies. We also focus on lifestyle strategies like stress management, sleep optimization, and exercise. One of my favorite tools to support energy and cellular repair is NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), administered through IV therapy or intramuscular injections. NAD+ is a coenzyme essential for mitochondrial function, helping to produce the energy your cells need to thrive. NAD+ has become a popular therapy for individuals looking to boost their energy, recover from burnout, and optimize their wellness on a deeper level. It’s a game-changer for cellular health and sustainable energy.