Holiday Hours
Chiropractic
Dr. Karen Baker
Mon. Dec. 21: 10am-2pm
Dec. 22 – 29: out of office
Wed. Dec. 30: 10am-2pm
Dec. 31 – Jan. 4: out of office
Tues. Jan. 5: returns to regular hours
Massage Therapy
Dennis Newhook, RMT
Dec. 21 – Jan. 4: out of office
Tues. Jan. 5: returns to regular hours
Nicole Zingel, RMT
Dec. 23, 25 & Jan. 1: out of office
Wed. Dec. 30: 10am-6pm
Wed. Jan 6: returns to regular hours
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Lifewise Supports the Daily Bread Food Bank
Lifewise Health & Wellness Supports:
The Daily Bread Food Bank
Please join us in supporting a very important cause this holiday season. Throughout the month of December we will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items for The Daily Bread Food Bank.
Most Needed Items:
peanut butter
canned fruits & veggies
dried pasta & tomato sauce
rice
lentils & beans
canned fish & meat
powdered, canned or tetra pack milk
baby formula & baby food
cans of soup or hearty stew
Please help us share the gift of better health!
The Daily Bread Food Bank
Please join us in supporting a very important cause this holiday season. Throughout the month of December we will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items for The Daily Bread Food Bank.
Most Needed Items:
peanut butter
canned fruits & veggies
dried pasta & tomato sauce
rice
lentils & beans
canned fish & meat
powdered, canned or tetra pack milk
baby formula & baby food
cans of soup or hearty stew
Please help us share the gift of better health!
Welcome to Lifewise, Nicole Zingel & Sarah Dobec!
I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to two new practitioners who have recently joined our clinic: Registered Massage Therapist - Nicole Zingel, and Holistic Nutritionist - Sarah Dobec. Welcome to Lifewise girls, we are excited to have you on the team!
On another note, as some of you already know JoAnn has been offered a teaching position with the Shiatsu School of Canada, and will be leaving Lifewise. Although we are sad to see her go, we know this is a great opportunity for her and we wish her the best success in her new roll. JoAnn, be sure to come visit often!
To all of our patients, we would like to wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
Yours In Health,
Dr. Karen Baker
On another note, as some of you already know JoAnn has been offered a teaching position with the Shiatsu School of Canada, and will be leaving Lifewise. Although we are sad to see her go, we know this is a great opportunity for her and we wish her the best success in her new roll. JoAnn, be sure to come visit often!
To all of our patients, we would like to wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
Yours In Health,
Dr. Karen Baker
Exercise for the Holidays (Julia Pilliar, BKin, CPT)
Coming upon the holiday season, many people inquire about how to exercise to maximize caloric output and justify a few extra treats at holiday gatherings. Let’s start off with some basics. Each pound of body fat is equivalent to 3500 calories. To maintain your current weight, your daily caloric expenditure (through basal metabolic rate, or BMR, the thermic effect of food, and daily activity) must equal your daily caloric intake from food. I recommend eating to your appetite and making smart food and exercise choices to feel best.
If you are a regular exerciser already, the biggest ‘bang for your buck’ to keep your metabolism high during the holidays is to engage in cardiovascular interval training (where you increase the intensity for short bursts, 1-2 minutes, and then recover by dropping the intensity to a more moderate pace to allow your heart rate to return to normal) and full-body strength training exercises (at an intensity where you can complete between 8-12 repetitions before fatigue sets in).
Cardiovascular exercise should be performed at least 5 days per week, for a minimum of 30 minutes. For weight loss, this may be increased to 45 minutes. Strength training should be performed 2-3 days per week, making sure to leave a day in between sessions for recovery processes. Strength training keeps metabolism elevated for longer periods of time than other forms of activity. Increasing your activity level, or working a bit harder at the gym, can on occasion justify the extra dietary indulgence. With whatever activity you choose to perform, always be sure to stretch well afterwards to facilitate proper recovery and posture!
If you are a regular exerciser already, the biggest ‘bang for your buck’ to keep your metabolism high during the holidays is to engage in cardiovascular interval training (where you increase the intensity for short bursts, 1-2 minutes, and then recover by dropping the intensity to a more moderate pace to allow your heart rate to return to normal) and full-body strength training exercises (at an intensity where you can complete between 8-12 repetitions before fatigue sets in).
Cardiovascular exercise should be performed at least 5 days per week, for a minimum of 30 minutes. For weight loss, this may be increased to 45 minutes. Strength training should be performed 2-3 days per week, making sure to leave a day in between sessions for recovery processes. Strength training keeps metabolism elevated for longer periods of time than other forms of activity. Increasing your activity level, or working a bit harder at the gym, can on occasion justify the extra dietary indulgence. With whatever activity you choose to perform, always be sure to stretch well afterwards to facilitate proper recovery and posture!
Water Works (Sarah Dobec, BA, CNP)
Water is fundamental to all life and to your health. This is not ground breaking news, we all know we need to drink water; unfortunately most of us don’t drink enough.
Water is used in almost every function of the body, digestion, absorption, circulation and elimination. It is essential for assisting nutrients into the body and toxins out. You can imagine then, if we do not drink enough water, the impact it can have on our health.
Dehydration is a chronic health issue even in countries like Canada where fresh water is a primary resource. Dehydration can disguise itself as fatigue, a headache, moodiness, hunger and a variety of other symptoms.
There are many factors affecting your personal water needs; climate, diet, body size and health status. Here is a calculation that will give you a general idea:
Body weight (lbs) ÷ 2 = the number of ounces of water you require in one day.
Consuming enough water can help alleviate symptoms of arthritis, fatigue, dry skin, muscle cramping and many other aches and pains. Try starting your day with 2 glasses of water, then pay attention to how differently your day unfolds. You should feel more alert and ready to go! New, healthy habits take time to form so try reminding yourself with notes around the house and office and carry water with you wherever you go.
Water is used in almost every function of the body, digestion, absorption, circulation and elimination. It is essential for assisting nutrients into the body and toxins out. You can imagine then, if we do not drink enough water, the impact it can have on our health.
Dehydration is a chronic health issue even in countries like Canada where fresh water is a primary resource. Dehydration can disguise itself as fatigue, a headache, moodiness, hunger and a variety of other symptoms.
There are many factors affecting your personal water needs; climate, diet, body size and health status. Here is a calculation that will give you a general idea:
Body weight (lbs) ÷ 2 = the number of ounces of water you require in one day.
Consuming enough water can help alleviate symptoms of arthritis, fatigue, dry skin, muscle cramping and many other aches and pains. Try starting your day with 2 glasses of water, then pay attention to how differently your day unfolds. You should feel more alert and ready to go! New, healthy habits take time to form so try reminding yourself with notes around the house and office and carry water with you wherever you go.
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