Chronic Pain

Stretches for the Office Worker/ Student

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For this week’s blog, I chatted with Katelyn Butler Birmingham about different stretches that one can do if they work at a desk all day. These stretches are great for those who are students, work on a computer a lot, or work at a desk for extended periods of time.

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Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, please book an appointment with Elisha Cook at the RSNC (416-498-9763), and let me help you achieve your health goals.

 

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

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For this week’s blog, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Chris Habib ND who asked the question, ” Does acupuncture hurt?” Below I have provided the You Tube link where I answer this question and demonstrate what receiving acupuncture might look like.

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Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, please book an appointment with Elisha Cook at the RSNC today and let me help you achieve your health goals.

 

The Benefits of Exercise

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Many people know that exercise is good for you, but what exactly is it good for other than getting that “beach body”. Aside from helping maintain or gain a healthy weight, exercise has also been shown to have the following benefits:Man running in a gym on a treadmill concept for exercising, fitn

  • Boosts energy
  • Encourages healthy sleep
  • Relieves stress
  • Improves mood
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol
  • Reduces sensation of pain through release of endorphins (natural pain killers)
  • Reduces risk of future disease such as heart dsease and cancer
  • Enables more time in nature – causing more exposure to fresh air

Even as little as 30 minutes a day for 3 days of the week has been shown to have benefits for one’s overall health. With having more of a focus on being active, one might be better able to achieve their health goals.

Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, please book an appointment with Elisha Cook at the RSNC today and let me help you achieve your health goals.