How Do You Breathe?

How Do You Breathe?

Do you understand how your lungs work? With so many respiratory diseases around these days (COVID, flu, cough due to a cold, pneumonia and RSV), this understanding is so important. It is also vital to maximize the efficiency of your lungs which can be done with...
What is Chronic Pain?

What is Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for over 3 months and the pain is either there all the time, or it comes and goes. The World Health Organization now recognizes that chronic pain as a disease and not just a symptom of something else. According to Health Canada, nearly...
The Trouble with Sleep

The Trouble with Sleep

Have you ever lain awake wondering why you cannot sleep? Almost everyone will experience insomnia over a lifetime, but for some people, it can become chronic and that is a problem.  Every human needs a good night sleep. Without it, you cannot perform the complex...
Why We Need to Hydrate

Why We Need to Hydrate

Everyday, we need to drink liquids. Why? Because the average human body is more than 60% water. Liquids make up: 83% of your lungs 66% of your brain 64% of your skin and 31% of your bones. Water is essential for your body because it helps: Lubricate your tissues and...
Men and Mental Health

Men and Mental Health

Both men and women can experience mental health problems throughout their lifetimes. But men’s mental health is an often overlooked health concern. And mental health can affect males differently than females. Some of the most prevalent mental health conditions...
Osteoporosis and How to Take Care of your Bones

Osteoporosis and How to Take Care of your Bones

Osteoporosis Canada has some handy tips on how to look after your bone health. While anyone can get osteoporosis, it is more common in older white women and women of Asian descent. However, at least one in five men will also suffer from it. Bone is living tissue that...