For those of you who may know, I competed in the National Indoor Master’s Track and Field Meet this past weekend. I managed to pull in medals in both my events (pentathlon and 200m) in my age group, but keep … read more
It’s cold outside!
It’s been a long, cold winter. Why not warm up with an uplifting massage at Maitland Massage Therapy? We all know from experience how much massage elevates the mood (and seems to zap away stress). Why put it off? Call … read more
Valentine’s Day Massage & Family Day
A great gift to yourself or a loved one, consider a massage therapy session on Valentine’s Day and/or Valentine’s Day. They are coming up fast, so book soon! read more
Motivational Quote
I hadn’t heard this quote before, but I hope you will appreciate it as much as do: Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task – William James It’s hard to get starting on some … read more
Lose weight without exercise
Let’s get this right: I am in no way saying one should not lose weight. But for those who are unable to exercise, there is a diet out there for you, according to so new research studies. More information on … read more
Want to loose weight? Chicken promotes weight gain.
I came across this fascinating synopsis of research on meat consumption and obesity. http://nutritionfacts.org/video/chicken-big-poultry-and-obesity/ I hope this helps all those resolving to loose weight in 2015! Don’t give up, keep trying! You can do it! read more
Smoking cessations helps chronic back pain
Please share this study with anyone who you know suffers from back pain and smokes. It is their decision to quit, but this may affect their motivation. http://www.massagetherapycanada.com/content/view/2474/57/ read more
Lyme Disease Prevention and Tick Removal
Hikers and campers beware: Lyme Disease has made its way to Canada and is spreading quickly. It is spread primarily by Tic bites and may or may not produce a signature bulls-eye rash. I just found a great website that … read more
Tools for fitness, goodbye snowbirds
Most people are keen to incorporate a bit more fitness into their lives (especially after ‘big’ weekends, such as Thanksgiving). I’ll share a few things that have helped me along the way. – DVD’s from the public library. They have … read more
Combo exercise helps MS patients
A new study examined how MS patients responded to a combination of aerobic, strengthening, balancing and stretching exercise. It helped the patients during the active period, but benefits were lost by the one-year follow-up, with regression of symptoms. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25068045 (Link … read more