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Living With Anxiety
I realize that it’s been quite some time since one of our monthly articles specifically addressed anxiety. I talked about it in my book,...
Saint Illness
Have you ever made it through a stressful period and then finally got to the end, only to "come down with something" and be laid up in bed? It may...
The Ultimate Stretching Tip
Tis the season for challenging driving, and I am grateful that I put winter tires on our car. There are a number of things I do to...
How do you recharge?
How do you recharge? I saw this clever post on Facebook. Unfortunately, there was no author listed, so I don't know who to give credit...
The Storms Keep Coming
As you probably know, I (Dr. Ivey) published a book this past spring. The process of writing a book was both easier and harder than I expected. I...
Lessons from a Broken Arm
I wish I could tell you an exciting story about how it happened, but it was silly. Last week I slipped in a Zumba class and fell, bending my...
The Storms of Aging
Shannon Robbins, a talented wedding and portrait photographer, created the image above while she was in school. It was an assignment to...
More Backwards Walking
I know, I know, we have talked about this before in our newsletter, but there are so many benefits to backwards walking that I am going to bring it...
More Maintenance
You may have noticed a large puddle in front of our office door at one of your visits. One might call it a small lake. This is not a water feature...
Why Posture Matters
We talk a lot about posture in our office and there is a good reason! When everything is aligned well, it works better- more efficiently and...
An Exercise to Manage STRESS
In honour of International Mental Health week, I (Dr. Ivey) wanted to share an excerpt form my book that is coming out in the next month, "Living...
How is Life in the Soup?
I (Dr. Ivey) had a patient visit this month that came in straight from work. She had retired from this job 8 months before, but she was...
From the Ground Up!
I, (Dr. Dave), did some spring cleaning and I'm getting rid of 12 pairs of shoes! This is not just because I wanted space in my closet or that I...
The Ceiling Fan
This past autumn when I (Dr. Dave) got back from a trip, I found that Dr. Corey had posted a sign that the ceiling fan in the office bathroom...
Morning Routine
I (Dr. Dave) have not always been a morning person. In fact, while in University and sharing a home with a bunch of guys, I was known for...
Tips for When You’re Sick
Of course, we never want to get sick, but there may be times that one may succumb to the myriad of viruses that surround us. ...
How Long?
As a doctor, I often get asked how long a condition will take to heal. As a human being that will get conditions myself, I understand. ...
The STRESS Response!
Last month both Dr. Corey and Dr. Dave each got the "privilege" of experiencing an audit from the Chiropractic Association. The regulating...
Do vs. Be (part 2)
Last month I (Dr. Dave) wrote the "In Good Health" article on Doing vs. Being. I'd like to continue that conversation. While it is important NOT to...
Do vs. Be
As I was thinking about an article for this month, I watched an excellent video on Facebook of a commencement address at NC State by graduate,...
Self Care
As a proponent of self care, I (Dr. Dave) treated myself this week to an amazing massage with Gabriela Mezmer, just up the street from us. On the...
A Lot Can Happen in 30 Years!
It is hard to believe it is 30 years since Jane and I joined the Henry Farm Community. A lot has happened in that time. The neighbourhood has...
How Full is Your Tank?
Last week, a patient described being more "sensitive" than usual. It was difficult for her to put into words, but she said she felt more...
Spring Cleaning for Life
Signs of spring are here! Sunshine and longer days make some of us think about getting out in the garden. Soon it will be time to take...
The Power of the Dog Leash
Since we are "celebrating" National Puppy Day this month, I thought I would write about Becca. Many of you have seen her, ensconced on her...