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Belief and Reality- the Brain Science Behind it

I had dinner with a good friend that told me if there was a germ out there, he would catch it.  If someone in his family got sick, he was bound to get whatever they had, and usually worse!  Experience had shown him that this was the case, reinforcing his belief. There...

The CORE of the Matter

This month, I would like to address the importance of your core.  If your core is weak, it will affect how movements like lifting your arm or leg will put stress on your spine and you will be more prone to injury.  Having a strong core is...

What’s the Big Deal About Fascia?

Early on, when I had just started using Network Chiropractic in our office, I had a patient that came to me after his first few visits reporting that he kept thinking about the death of his child.  His child had passed away 25 years before....

When Sleep Won’t Come

I have written previously that if I have a super power, it is the ability to sleep well most of the time.  This is an incredible gift, as sleep is so important for your health and well being, and I don't take it for granted.  I have written two...

Remembrance!

On the 11th of this month, our nation has set aside a time for Remembrance - to honour the armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.  We have done this since the end of World War 1 in 1918.  Last month, we celebrated Thanksgiving, an...

The Power of Reminders

Visual reminders can be extremely helpful.  Seymour Simons had a  song in 1931 "Tie a little string around your finger (so you'll remember me)" .  The Marvelettes picked up the theme in 1993 with  a song by the same title, but Solomon had spoken of...

Cognitive Shuffling

During a time when my father was ill, I stayed at his place and got up several times a night to help him get to the bathroom safely.  This was actually not a huge hardship for me, as I am blessed with the ability to sleep well.  When Gillian was a baby, I...

Storm Preparation

In September, 2022, my daughter Rachel started law school at Dalhousie University in Halifax.  During the orientation, she was at a presentation where the speaker said "If we get a hurricane..."   Rachel laughed out loud and then looked around to see...

Grounding

Last month I had the opportunity to visit Halifax for our daughter's graduation and then later in the month I was on the west coast visiting family.  On both coasts, I took the opportunity to stand in the ocean and pose for a pic.  These are...

No Mow May?

My daughters convinced us to participate in something called "No Mow May" this year. (They are very environmentally aware!) The principle is that many flowers that provide food for pollinators have not yet blossomed, so by leaving your lawn uncut it allows weeds...
The Ceiling Fan

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

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...

How Long?

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!

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)

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

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

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!

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?

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

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

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...

Listen to the Whisper

Listen to the Whisper

Last month we had a new patient who was a young man that had been an athlete for much of his life.  He had a sustained different injuries...

Routine vs. Variety

Routine vs. Variety

One for Maintenance, One for Growth It is a new year!  2023 is upon us.  Whether you like to set new year's resolutions or not,...

Posture Matters

Posture Matters

Last week, we taught a workshop on Posture in our studio.  I talk about posture a lot, as a chiropractor.  If you look back through the...

Dave turns 60!

Dave turns 60!

This past month I celebrated my 60th birthday. So what have I learned in 60 years of life?  I could ramble on and on, but I will try to keep it...

Quality Sleep:  Tips & Tricks

Quality Sleep: Tips & Tricks

This spring I hosted a movement challenge group and the participants could get bonus points with different activities.  One was to list their...

Walk Back into Summer

Walk Back into Summer

Would you like to try a new way to exercise this summer?  It doesn’t require any equipment and proponents report that it: speeds up the body’s...

Rest.

Rest.

Last year we took the summer off and drove to the west coast.  We purchased a 2017 Rav4 for the trip, as we felt our little 2005 Corolla might...

Lessons from my Snow Tire

Lessons from my Snow Tire

In the middle of April I injured my back.  Encouraged by the spring weather, I decided to switch out my snow tires for the all-season tires...

Get Rid of the Noise!

Get Rid of the Noise!

I saw a new patient last month who has experienced tinnitus, a constant ringing in the ear, for the past 18 months. After her third visit, she came...

A Good Place to Live

A Good Place to Live

Do you ever invite someone over to your home and do a major clean up before they arrive?  Maybe it is just our family, but a visitor's pending...

Because you have a spine…

Because you have a spine…

I recently had a new patient who is just 6 weeks old.  His parents brought him in for a check up.  As we assessed his perfect little body,...

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