OK … News Flash…there is the press, panic and promotion of the Flu Vaccine issues. It would seem if Armageddon is upon us with the various spins that are circulating in the media. So here is my take on the issues and I must underscore that these are my opinions and not necessarily the position of the CCO or chiropractic associations. The first thing you need to do is calm down, take a step back and breathe. This is currently not a pandemic of biblical proportions. According to the CDC: WORLD UPDATE WHO - 6 July 2009 — Cumulative Total…

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Just a quick hit here guys…. What a busy week, I have barely had a second to catch my breath and talk to you my blogging friends! What’s new in the world? While at Alliance we are moving full steam into the fall season as the leaves hit the ground. They do fall quickly; it seems everybody is running out to the yard trying to get a handle on them before it’s too late. Remember though, always be safe when doing your yard work as you should never over exert yourself as we the dwellers of the North still have…

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Happy Friday to all! What a beautiful morning it is shaping up to be in Southern Ontario. Enjoy it while we can folks while it may be chilly,it’s not snowing yet! Despite the shifting of the seasons I thought I would share with you today a little piece of Chiropractic philosophy which has driven much of my practice for many years. From my personal perspective I think it is of the utmost importance to understand what this goal of “health” really is. In other words what are we really trying to achieve here? Is health a magic potion? Does it…

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Remember a while back I mentioned a video blog (or ‘vlog’ as the kids are calling it) featuring myself which would be focused around timely health and wellness issues? While I am happy to say that are first two official episodes of DocTalk have now been released on www.youtube.com ….. They feature relevant news from everyday issues that surround us and our community. With community being a big part of our practice we thought it was paramount for all of you to get involved. We will talk about that later, but for now to get to these episodes all you…

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As you all know, sometimes I like to put a little bit of personality into my blogs,. Often I like to reach past issues of Chiropractic, Spinal Decompression , Sciatica etc… and just convey some of my personal thoughts, today is definitely no exception as I gear up for Thanksgiving.Are we excited here or what? Its Thanksgiving in the Great White North this weekend and I must relay, over the course of the year this has to be one of my favourite holidays.What’s better than gathering around family and friends sharing some pumpkin pie, turkey etc… watching movies, maybe a…

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Many of my patients’ conditions are the product of improper sleeping habits that have developed over the course of their lives. It is estimated we spend about 33% of our time in beds; shouldn’t we make sure that we are doing this right? It’s rather interesting that we are taught from an early age how to walk and talk but sleeping is a task that we simply inherit. It is difficult for some to understand sleeping improperly can perhaps be the most damaging factor towards your back and body issues. As everyone knows rest is important to the human body…

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I happened to across some research recently regarding the criteria for diagnosing ADD/ADHD syndrome in children. Included were the common symptoms of excessive fidgeting, difficulty remaining seated, daydreaming, not seeing projects through, extreme difficulty playing quietly, poor listening skills, repeated acts of dangerous behaviour without fully thinking of consequences and the list went on and on….Now that’s something to think of isn’t it? If these are the parameters in which ADD/ADHD is attributed to millions of children across the globe, shouldn’t we all have been diagnosed as children?I relay that most of us as children exhibited one or another of…

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Part of my personal responsibility as a chiropractor is to share the amazing miracle of chiropractic with the people who happen into my life. I guess you could call me preachy haha, but I truly believe I am sharing the good news of health and wellness with the world. No no, I am not witnessing through your neighborhood. You will not see me canvassing door to door with pamphlets and a finely pressed white shirt and black tie. I simply love sharing the knowledge that has been bestowed on me during my 30 plus years in this profession. I find…

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As a Chiropractor I see a variety of different ailments that could easily have been avoided. One of the most common of these is stress that has been induced by exertion. Now when I say this people instantly think of weightlifting or straining ones self doing hard labour, but the culprit of these ever pesky conditions can be far more subtle.Although it may not seem like it could be causing bodily harm we often do small things in our daily routines which could have a far greater impact on us latter in life.For example many people carry backpacks, purses, laptops…

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Hey everybody just coming in here with a quick hit…..We will soon be launching Doc Talk an interactive forum for our patients to communicate with myself and ask health questions ranging from conditions, vitamins, excercises for certain ailments, chiropractic, spinal decompression etc… You get the picture.We will be putting together “Doc Talk” a bi weekly mini webisode to help keep our patients informed. The videos will be accessible via YouTube and other social media avenues. So keep your eyes peeled!!!!So with out any further delay if you have any questions you would like answered on “Doc Talk” please email them…

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Many back pain sufferers think they exhaust all avenues of treatment just trying to quell the pain which hinders their daily routines.In a number of cases patients are presented with an end of the road decision in the attempt to be pain free. It is a last ditch effort to vanquish the situation and quite often patients make it far too hastily.That option is having back surgery to repair acute conditions such as Herniated Discs, Sciatica, Degenerated Discs etc…It is no secret that back surgery is a risky business. All back surgeons will agree anybody thinking of back surgery should…

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Well that about does it for summer doesn’t it? It was a good ride, a wet and unusually cold one but fun nonetheless. How did you enjoy the summer of 2009? Did you travel, stay at home and enjoy what weather we had to enjoy? Are you ready for the coming months and the turning of the leaves?I am talking to a lot of our patients right now about this seasonal transition. The kids are back in school the air becomes a tad chillier and before you know it we are right back into the thick of a Canadian winter.With…

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Just a quick hit here…..I just want to say as a Chiropractor I have the marvelous opportunity to aid people who have suffered with conditions such as Sciatica for years.So it is rather frustrating when far too often I hear people convey “It’s just something I have to live with” or “Guess that’s just life”.While I can truly tell you that there are a number of options for you to discuss with your Chiropractor. You are definitely not alone and Chiropractic combined with other therapies can help.Never accept a defeatist attitude and remember, in addition to any treatment,the power of…

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