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Joint Cracking – What is that sound?
Joint Cracking- What is that sound? You’ve all heard a joint cracking. You’ve probably even pulled your finger to make those joints crack- after-all it typically feels pretty good after! If you have ever been to a Chiropractor and had your spine adjusted, you have probably heard a similar cracking sound. If you haven’t been to… continue reading
Heavy Purse Syndrome
Heavy Purse Syndrome- 10 Tips to avoid shoulder and spine pain from an overloaded purse. Is your purse giving you neck, back, or shoulder pain? Chances are it could be. It is recommended that a full purse or handbag not weight more than 10% of your bodyweight, yet many of us are guilty of toting around… continue reading
Texting – A Real Pain in the Neck!
Texting- A real pain in the neck These days, everyone owns a cellphone. And, most of those phones are smartphones. As of this year, it is estimated that two thirds of Americans own a smartphone. As of 2012, it was estimated that the average smartphone user spends 2 hours per day using their phone, and about… continue reading
The Invisible Injury – Concussions
The Invisible Injury – Concussions As the leaves begin to change colour, we can be sure fall is in the air with the cooler weather upon us. Along with the noticeable change in temperature, fall also signals the return of many children and adults to participating in sporting activities like football and hockey (to name a… continue reading
Congratulations to Laura Corcoran!
We would like to congratulate our very own Laura Corcoran on 20 years serving humanity as a registered massage therapist! Laura has touched thousands of lives, hearts and souls in her contributions to healing through touch and expertise. Her gentle and nurturing touch is appreciated by so many, and we are grateful to have her… continue reading
Do you want to quit smoking?
Do you want to quit smoking? Contact Synergea and make an acupuncture appointment for smoking cessation with Dr. Shaomi Shen.
Bidding for Stronger Relationships
– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) For many of us, December is the busiest social time of the year. Our lives get even busier as we squeeze in all the extras – gift and food shopping, cleaning and decorating, house parties, staff parties, and school festivities. In spite of all the effort… continue reading
Creative Conversations
– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) Many people look forward to the New Year as a time to focus fresh energy on self-development. Typical resolutions involve positive lifestyle changes such as committing to an exercise or weight loss program or dropping hazardous health habits like smoking or eating junk food. January can… continue reading
Learn the Love Language
– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) “Hu tane prem karu chu”. Unless you speak Gujarati, a language from India, this sentence will leave you baffled. The English translation is, “I love you”. Through experience, we know how important it is for both speaker and listener to converse in the same language. This… continue reading
Overcoming the Winter Doldrums
– By Sharon Ashton and Raksha Dave-Gates (Counselling Psychologists) As the month of March begins, the old saying, “March comes in like a lamb and out like a lion” reminds us that we are sure to have a few more wintry blasts ahead. We can be reassured knowing that the long winter is almost over… continue reading