I spent a fair bit of time today doing research on stretching, and I happened upon an article in PubMed that shows that lumbar traction reduces the size of herniated discs, with greater improvements in those with greater disc herniations. … read more

When it comes to the human body [our own bodies included, of course!], the quality of what we eat impacts tissue repair and all other metabolic activities – whether it is assimilation of nutrients, elimination of metabolic wastes from cells, … read more

This is a great article. It is always a good thing throughout our lives to think about forgiving people who have done us (or others) wrong. This adds an additional incentive, claiming it is also good for our health. John … read more

This is a fascinating article about nutrition being able to reverse heart disease (high cholesterol, sclerosis of the arteries to the heart, etc.), written from the point of view of one of the world’s leading cardiologists. If you have a … read more

Here is an interesting PDF presentation on improving recovery from inflammation for athletes. Most likely, anti-inflammatory foods and pro-inflammatory foods will have the same impact for non-athletes. Here are a few take-aways from the the presentation: Those who doubled their … read more

I recently saw some fascinating research on how male athletes in Spain were given 2 cups of watermelon puree or a placebo (watermelon drink).Those pre-loading with watermelon had significantly less pain after an intensive workout. (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/watermelon-for-sore-muscle-relief/). It just so happened … read more

This presentation turns traditional thinking about exercise on its head. So if you are doing long-distance running or other endurance events (triathlon, etc.), this presentation by Cardiologist Dr. James O’Keefe should be a real wake-up call. Their research has shown … read more

Dance with Us Ottawa has announced a Scent-Free policy for their studio. I will have to consider this policy for Maitland Massage Therapy also. For most people, I think this already common sense, but there are people out there who … read more

Melanie recently attended a training session on rib dysfunctions. If you think you have some issues with your ribs, such as scoliosis or hypo-mobility, make sure to let Melanie know about this in your next treatment. It’s been a long … read more

Quick reminder to all of you who are pulling out their shovels this year. When winter hits, remember to lift small amounts of snow at a time and to take frequent breaks. Lift with your knees or use a push-style … read more