Sports Chiropractic

Jul-21-2010 By leechiro

Helping You Get Back in the Game Did you know that the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) is granted royal designation? Canada’s Governor General Michaelle  Jean recommended that Her Majesty grant the royal title to the college after it met stringent criteria, including its devotion to scientific causes and the field of sports health [...]

The perfect smoothie to get your day moving, give you a boost, or serve as a kid-friendly snack! Servings: 2 Ingredients: * 1 tablespoon flax seed meal or wheat germ * 1 banana * 1/2 cup frozen blueberries * 1 tablespoon peanut butter * 1 teaspoon honey * 1/2 cup plain yogurt * 1 cup [...]

Omega-3: The Anti-Inflammatory

Jul-8-2010 By leechiro

In dealing with pain relief, NSAIDs (Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, similar to ibuprofen), have been found to cause undesirable side effects such as gastritis and early gastric erosion. Alternatively, much research supports the use of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) to block inflammatory responses. Without those unwanted side effects, omega-3s are a much safer choice to [...]