Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! With the record breaking snowfall this winter, most of us are out in the cold, shovelling the snow to keep our driveways and walkways clear and prevent slips and falls. With all of the heavy lifting comes low back pain and often an unplanned visit to the Chiropractor. While we are always here to treat our patients at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre, we would also like to avert these symptoms with some simple, yet effective techniques. Consider this. Before you hit the gym, play a sport or are get ready for…

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Dear Oakville Chiropractic Patients, We are very excited and pleased to announce that our beloved intersegmental mobilization massage table (or as referred to around the office, the Anatomotor) is back in action! For those of you who are not familiar with what an Anatomotor is, please have a read through this article to educate yourself. For those of you who have been waiting patiently, we would like to extend one FREE treatment on our new Intersegmental Mobilization Massage Table. Simply call us at 905-845-2291 to schedule your Chiropractic Adjustment and mention this blog to receive your free session. What is…

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If you are looking for an experienced chiropractor that will treat not just you, but the whole family, you have come to the right place. Dr. Brian Huggins (whose late father Dr. Ernest Huggins was also a Chiropractor) and his daughter Dr. Tiffany Huggins, practice together at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre and welcome you and your family to come in and get treated together! Between the two family Chiropractors, Dr. Brian and Dr. Tiffany have over 44 years of experience treating patients of all different ages that possess many different symptoms such as: Back Pain Neck Pain Headaches and Migraines Pain or Numbness…

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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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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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With the beautiful weather upon us and summer around the corner, many folks have started to prepare their garden for this season’s floral display. Gardening is a great way to get active, enjoy the sun, and add some curb appeal! With that said, it is important to remember to warm the body up with some simple stretches to help keep you limber and prevent injury. Here at Oakville Chiropractic Centre, we believe in gentle conditioning and stretches that avoid jerky or bouncing motions, inflict pain, or cause undue stress and strain to the joints and muscles of the body. Here are…

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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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Diabetes World Health Day is April 7th and this year the World Health Organization (WHO) is focusing on Diabetes. According to WHO, there was an estimated 247 million people in the world who had diabetes in 2008 and in 2012, diabetes was the direct cause of approximately 1.5 million deaths. High blood sugar levels can significantly compromise your body and impact your major organ systems. WHO aspire to promote awareness of diabetes this year for World Health Day 2016 and to let people know that a large portion of diabetes cases are preventable and that diabetes is treatable and can…

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There was an overwhelming response to our blog about Infertility and Chiropractic. We wanted to provide more information and support to couples who are struggling with infertility. The number of infertile couple continues to grow. According to an article published in the Human Reproductive Journal in 2012, it is estimated that in Canada 11.5-15.7% of couples, where the woman is between the ages of 18 and 44, are infertile. These numbers were documented as significantly higher than they had been ten years prior and could be even higher now. There are many factors that can lead to infertility. Some of…

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Are you breast feeding and wish you could have a beer this St. Patrick’s Day? You can! And it could assist your milk production. The polysaccharides in the barley, the main building block of beer, stimulates prolactin and encourages milk production. The journal of Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology published a study about researchers in Munich who discovered that polysaccharides in barley stimulates prolactin which aids milk production. However, the alcohol actually works against you and can inhibit milk production. The good news is that the non-alcoholic beer has the same stimulating effects. It is also important to be…

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Spring is on its way and along with spring comes allergies for many people. Due to a mild winter, this spring allergy season is predicted to be bad. But what if this year you did not have to suffer through sneezing and itchy, watery eyes? What if you were able to get some relief from your allergy symptoms? Maybe medications help reduced your symptoms, but what if this year you took a natural approach? Book an appointment with your Chiropractor! An allergic reaction is a hypersensitivity reaction, it is the result of an exaggerated response by the immune system to…

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Chiro Kids…Health and Wellness Dr. Brian Huggins Vol. 1…1 Infertility and Chiropractic I couldn’t count the number of women during pregnancy, children, and those trying to get pregnant that I have seen over the years in practice. I have turned breach babies with chiropractic technique. My wife and I birthed our three children at home and I became many years ago a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. I must admit as my children grew into adulthood I did not beat the drum as much for chiropractic and children or at least screaming the message out there to those…

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