Arthritis: Not a Life SentenceIt is commonly assumed that as we age we will develop arthritis in our joints. There are many types of arthritis, but the most common type we tend to hear about is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a persistent joint pain problem that affects the cartilage, bone, ligaments and muscles surrounding a joint. We commonly hear of […]
Vitamin D and ImmunityThe Sunshine Vitamin Did you know that vitamin D is nick-named the sunshine vitamin because we produce it through a chemical reaction that takes place in our skin in the presence of sunlight? In Canada and other northern countries this can create a problem during the winter months. Speculation, controversy and finally good research is pointing […]
COVID-19 Clinic UpdateFamily Health Options is operating Monday through Saturday with all treatment modalities available. We continue to respect all public Health requirements and recommendations relative to Covid 19, including screening and masking. As always, our sanitization protocols exceed the required standards.
AcupunctureThe thought of someone puncturing your skin with a needle is at least strange and for some probably even terrifying but this is of course at the heart of a treatment modality we know as acupuncture. Traditional acupuncture is actually part of a system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that together with herbal remedies, massage […]
Choose the Right Backpack to Avoid InjuryIt’s back to school time yet again. This is the perfect time to review how to choose and how to wear the proper backpack to minimize the change of spinal injury.
Massage and PregnancyPregnancy is an amazing condition in which there is another life growing inside a woman’s body. During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through many physiological and psychological changes.
