Hello friends and family! Dr. Brian Huggins here of the Oakville Chiropractic Centre. As I sit here at the computer and reflect how quickly August is flying by, I realize how fast the entire summer has flown by which is totally contrary to March, April and May. It felt like March had 62 days and April the same. It’s time to reflect on your isolation and quarantine period. In mid, March when everything shut down, I was of the mindset that this was quite temporary and we would be back to our normal routines fairly quickly…clearly I was wrong. In…

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What a time we are living in. Here in the Halton Region we are entering Phase II of re-opening during the Coronavirus. In addition to all of the COVID-19 madness, we have seen society screaming out with social injustice and racial bigotry. I cannot totally understand the issues as I have not walked in those shoes, but I can assure you that we at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre are totally empathetic and support the message Black Lives Matter. The videos that have leaked show abhorrent behaviour and devoid of humane treatment. It saddens and hurts to see the treatment and understand…

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Every November for the past few years there has been a focus on men’s health and in particular Prostate Cancer. Now before I get into that part of the story I want to make sure that however large the Movember movement becomes, we shall never forget our Veterans who gave it all for our freedoms and life. Many lads were but 18 years old when they faced the daunting task of war and all of its egregious trappings. We shall never forget! When men grow their facial hair in November for No shave November or Movember, it is to bring…

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Dr. Brian Huggins has been practising as a Chiropractor since 1980. In other words, he has a lot of experience under his belt. Currently, Dr. Huggins and Dr. Phil Wessel practice together at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre, located just off Trafalgar Road, south of the Q.E.W. Dr. Huggins is often asked by people “what is Chiropractic”? The doc put together a quick video that simplifies what Chiropractic is for those asking! Check it out below. If you are looking for a more in depth explanation, please feel free to call us for more information at 905-845-2291. This segment is called…

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As Steve Miller said it many years ago “time keeps on slipping into the future”. Oh yes it does. The past few days I have heard the jingle to promote the CNE and as a child, my family and I were lucky enough to spend our summers at the cottage. We would move on the day school finished and move back home on Labour Day. The news that the Ex was starting was end of our summer holidays. The dread of heading back to school was wearing. I still have a bit of anxiousness when I hear the song “Let’s…

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A few years ago I watched the television special on the 50 th anniversary of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. It seemed like yesterday. I recall that evening quite vividly as my brother Michael and I watched the show with my parents and sister. Now previous to that evening my brother and I had always emulated our older brothers. They had the slicked back hair with the ducktail, rode motorcycles, played guitars and i general seemed like cool cats in our world. They were a James Dean and Elvis mashup. In that era a “little dab will do…

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Happy Primavera all. I learned from one of my Italian patients that “Happy Primavera” means the first of spring. Here I thought it was a pasta! As the nicer weather SLOWLY approaches us, one of the things that I would like to caution you about is the way you jump into spring cleanup. We all want to get out and get things done around the house or yard and elsewhere. The problem is that many of us jump in and are going full speed because of this nice weather. During my drive at lunch I saw so many people out…

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First off I guess it is best to give you a bit of history with my particular experiences in life and healthcare and how they can relate to you and your family. Here at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre, I believe it is important for you to be well informed and armed with solid information that will empower you to make your own healthcare choices and decisions. Before that, we need to ask ourselves… What is Health? When I have asked patients over the years, I have received a wide variety of answers. Some will say you don’t have to take…

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According to Dr. James Levine, “Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV, and is more treacherous than parachuting. We are sitting ourselves to death.” To break it down, her is what is happening when you spend too much time sitting in a chair: Organ damage Naturally, our body is effected negatively when sitting for long periods of time. Our muscles burn less fat and our blood flows much slower when sitting verses when active. This can lead to fatty acids clogging the heart, along with high blood pressure and cholesterol and eventually cardiovascular disease. Also, our pancreas is…

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Over the years, I have kept an eye on the trends of health care matters over my 35+ years in practice. Prior to that, growing up my father was both a Chiropractic and Naturopathic Doctor. In today’s world, with Google at the tip of your fingers, information is available at lightening speeds. After spending some time researching the current health trends of 2017, I have put together this blog to offer you some of this information all in one quick read! These are a few of the things that I found on one site…Kawa, Aerial Yoga, Avocado Oil, Emotional Freedom…

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Summer is in full swing! I know this may not be a problem for some of you, but sunburns just seems to be part of my DNA. I blame my mother for the freckled skin. LOL. In the past, I have blogged about the need for Vitamin D supplements in the fall and winter to help with things like Seasonally Affected Disorder or SAD. A recent study reveals that Vitamin D may indeed be beneficial for post sunburn blues. The following excerpts are from a new study. The sunshine vitamin may also help when you’re overdone by the sun. According to…

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Though we have had a heavy dose of rain these days, it appears that the nicer weather has finally arrived! What does that mean? Many of you will be tackling outdoor projects around the house, especially in the yard. Over the years, I have noticed after a long weekend for example, many people come  into our Chiropractic Clinic, located in Oakville, hobbling into the office with self-inflicted injuries so to speak. Those first few weekends in May and June, require us to trim the bushes, edge our lawns, till the soil , rake and dig in plants. Quite often this…

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Throughout the world, part of May is designated as Spinal Health Week or Awareness. I believe Australia may shine the light on this for the entire month. Over the years I have been in practice it has been my goal to inform people how very important the spine plays in your entire health and wellness profile. “As the twig is bent so grows the tree” has been a rallying cry to promote the narrative of spinal health. This does not only include the concept of a child with a curvature or initial stages of scoliosis, but a lifetime of health…

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