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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...
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....

Write your own Epitaph day?

Write your own Epitaph day?

Often, as part of running my business and preparing my newsletter, I will check the calendar for national days that are celebrated. Of course we...

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