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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 keeping my alarm clock on the other side of the room (so I couldn't shut it off in my sleep) but then still hitting the...

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.   The best medicine is prevention, of course, and we encourage you to keep your nervous system "fine tuned" so that your...

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.  When I'm in pain, I want definitive answers.  How long?  How many treatments?  What is the fastest...

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 body plans these on a regular basis for chiropractors to ensure that we are following the guidelines set out by the...

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 define ourselves by what we do, but rather who we are, it occurs to me that sometimes we can desire to BE something,...

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, Kelsey O’Connor, class of ‘23. She addressed the question that many new graduates face, “What are you going to do next?” ...

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 way home I went by Canadian Tire to pick up a Canada Day planter to go outside the office.  As I was leaving, I was...

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 grown and changed, and so have we- individually and as an office.  Dr. Ron Gibson retired in 1993, entrusting the practice...

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 "aware".  Upon reflection, she realized that her recent dental surgery had taken a toll on her nervous system, and...

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 off those winter tires! Some of us will create more closet space by packing away our heavy winter...
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,...

Superheroes Need Care Too!

Superheroes Need Care Too!

In my practice, I get to take care of a lot of great people.  All of you are superheroes in my book. The problem with being a superhero is that...

Anticipation

Anticipation

For many people, 2020 and 2021 have included some challenging times.  Our family is no exception.  COVID first hit in March of 2020 and...

8 mm!

8 mm!

When COVID started, I used the 2 ½ months that we were closed to clean out almost every drawer and closet in our house.  While spring cleaning...

Connection Part 2

Connection Part 2

Last month we talked about the importance of Connection in our "In Good Health" article. I would like to continue the conversation, to explain why...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

I recently discovered that I have a 5 o'clock shadow first thing in the morning- immediately after shaving??!? I am not sure if it is due...

Connection Part 1

Connection Part 1

Have you ever been talking on the phone to someone, only to find out that somewhere in the story you were telling, the connection had been lost and...

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Over the holidays, my family was able to enjoy time together playing cards and ping pong, working on a 1000 piece puzzle (it's still not done!?!!)...

Getting a New Roof

Getting a New Roof

I had the opportunity in November, to pay around ten thousand dollars to have a new roof put on my house.  Wow.  There are a lot...

The Evils of a Garden Cloth

The Evils of a Garden Cloth

You may have noticed this summer that we re-did the desert rock garden on our front yard. This garden was first set up in 2007. Our children still...

I just did 3000 burpees…

I just did 3000 burpees…

I just did 3000 burpees!   Why? Well, I’m not sure. It seemed like a good idea at the time. If you don’t know what burpees are, they are...

A Powerful Drip

A Powerful Drip

This week I listened to a presentation by Chase Barron.  He contrasted the act of throwing a bucket of water at a rock with the steady...

The New Normal

The New Normal

I was in a class recently where the pandemic was discussed, with the concept of finding a blessing in the crisis.  This may seem hard to do, as...

Changing your Focus

Changing your Focus

Many of us are dealing with significant challenges through this time of pandemic. I don't want to minimize the trials that others are facing with...

Know Your Limitations

Know Your Limitations

My wife and I went on a cruise in February and had a fantastic time. It has occurred to me that I would not have been able to book the cruise if I...

A New Year:  2020!!!

A New Year: 2020!!!

I have been writing this blog for 6 years, and penned a number of New Year's articles in that time. You can find my earlier pieces on our website....

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