Dr. Caren Fortin, BHK, DC - Doctor of Chiropractic Proper sleep hygiene is essential for keeping the spine aligned and reducing stress on muscles and joints. Sleep is when the body repairs itself, especially the spine and surrounding tissues that support posture during the day. Poor sleep habits can lead to stiffness, back or neck pain, and even long-term discomfort. Research shows that both the quality of sleep and the environment you sleep in play a major role in how well y

Dr. Ahmed Alhamdan, BSc, DC - Doctor of Chiropractic One of the most underestimated things a person can do for their health is simply start moving more. Not training for a marathon. Not doing punishing workouts. Just moving more, consistently, through walking, gentle exercise, and regular daily activity. A lot of people think movement only matters if the goal is weight loss or fitness. But from a clinical perspective, that is only a small part of the story. When you begin mov

Gabriela Wieczorek, RMT - Registered Massage Therapist If you’re dealing with TMJ pain, you know how frustrating it can be. Jaw tension, headaches, facial soreness, clicking, or even difficulty chewing can start to affect your everyday life. A lot of this discomfort comes from overworked muscles — especially the masseter (your main chewing muscle), the temporalis (along the side of your head), and the pterygoid muscles deep inside the jaw. Massage therapy focuses on releasing

Dr. Michelle Salga, BTR (dip.), BSc., ND - Naturopathic Doctor Many women notice weight gain during their late 30s and 40s, often around the abdomen, even when their diet and exercise habits have not changed. This can feel frustrating and discouraging—especially when the strategies that once worked no longer seem effective. This phase, known as perimenopause, is a natural hormonal transition. However, the metabolic changes that occur during this time can significantly affect