While January seemed like it was the longest month ever, February has gone by in a flash. It might not seem like it with all the snow, but spring will be here soon. The sun, when it's out, definitely feels stronger and the days are brighter (I took this photo this morning). I'm not a skier, but last weekend I went snowshoeing with my friend and it was gorgeous! Staying active in the winter is the key to keeping spirits up and lymph moving.
Snow Shovelling Injuries
It's been a good old fashioned snowy winter, but not everyone's bodies have held up to all the shovelling. Shovelling is an ergonomically challenging activity, with the bending and twisting motions, which makes it a common cause for injury and soreness. What can you do?
Thermography
I'm excited to share that we'll be hosting Thermography Clinics on May 21st and November 7th. Have you ever heard of Thermography? It's a really neat way to assess the function of different tissues like the upper body, lower body, breasts, and head/neck (including thyroid). You can read more about it here. A common question is whether this is a replacement for mammograms, and the answer is no. However, thermography is a noninvasive way to gather more information about your body. It can show signs of underactive thyroid, lymphatic congestion, and disease risk.
A Few More Things
It's been a tough winter for coughs and other illnesses. I've fine tuned the best remedies for the current season, so please reach out if you need help supporting your body through the healing process. If you're continuing to struggle, there's usually an obstacle blocking your healing. For kids, this can be not enough fats or too many simple sugars in the diet, an imbalanced microbiome, or nutrient/mineral deficiencies like vitamin D, A, C, or zinc.
I appreciate your understanding this past week when my email and website were down. Everything is back up and running again now! It may take me a couple of days to catch up, but if I haven't responded by Monday please feel free to resend anything I may have missed.
We've also been able to push the snowbanks back and make more room in the parking lot. There's so much snow!
Take good care,
Dr Christa
Book your next appointment here
This article is intended for information purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
Snow Shovelling Injuries
It's been a good old fashioned snowy winter, but not everyone's bodies have held up to all the shovelling. Shovelling is an ergonomically challenging activity, with the bending and twisting motions, which makes it a common cause for injury and soreness. What can you do?
- strength train so that you're ready for more strenuous movement
- stay hydrated with water, teas, soups, and electrolytes
- maintain flexibility with yoga and stretching
- treatments: acupuncture, massage & chiropractic adjustments
- epsom salt baths or magnesium lotion/spray for sore muscles
- keep posture in mind (bend your knees, etc) and pace yourself
- enjoy the fresh air
- for muscles and joints you may need support from curcumin, magnesium glycinate, boswellia, glucosamine, MSM and ginger
Thermography
I'm excited to share that we'll be hosting Thermography Clinics on May 21st and November 7th. Have you ever heard of Thermography? It's a really neat way to assess the function of different tissues like the upper body, lower body, breasts, and head/neck (including thyroid). You can read more about it here. A common question is whether this is a replacement for mammograms, and the answer is no. However, thermography is a noninvasive way to gather more information about your body. It can show signs of underactive thyroid, lymphatic congestion, and disease risk.
- Book Your Thermography Appointment with Julie
- Ask Julie your questions about Thermography by phone 1-866-681-8847 ext 2 or email julie@somatherm.ca
A Few More Things
It's been a tough winter for coughs and other illnesses. I've fine tuned the best remedies for the current season, so please reach out if you need help supporting your body through the healing process. If you're continuing to struggle, there's usually an obstacle blocking your healing. For kids, this can be not enough fats or too many simple sugars in the diet, an imbalanced microbiome, or nutrient/mineral deficiencies like vitamin D, A, C, or zinc.
I appreciate your understanding this past week when my email and website were down. Everything is back up and running again now! It may take me a couple of days to catch up, but if I haven't responded by Monday please feel free to resend anything I may have missed.
We've also been able to push the snowbanks back and make more room in the parking lot. There's so much snow!
Take good care,
Dr Christa
Book your next appointment here
This article is intended for information purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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