Health Benefits of Chocolate

by Joy Y. Kiddie, MSc, RD -

  While eating unlimited amounts of any calorically-dense food such as chocolate may increase the risk of overweight or obesity, consumption of chocolate, especially dark chocolate has been associated with several health benefits.

What is chocolate?

Chocolate is a food produced from the seed of the tropical theobroma cacao tree. The seeds of the cacao tree ...read more ›

Headaches

There are numerous types of headaches each of which have different characteristics and all of them can impact your daily life in various ways.   The tension type headache is generally a dull ache and feels like there is a vice around the front and sides of your head.  It can typically last for a few hours and is usually associated with prolonged computer use and stress.  This type of headache comes and ...read more ›

Hurting? Try ART

Nagging injury or soreness hindering your work or activities of enjoyment?  Try Active Release Techniques or ART as it is commonly known as.  It is a specific soft tissue system/ movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis ...read more ›

Gearing up for the Grind

Now that spring has arrived it feels great to get outside and enjoy the weather.  Hiking up the Grouse Grind is a fantastic way of improving your cardiovascular system, strengthening the muscles of your lower body and training you to be mentally “tough”.  Since the primary movement of hiking the grind is climbing, the quadriceps, glutes, hip flexors and calves will be worked.  Try these five tips to help you ...read more ›