Aktiv Osteopathy Ottawa

Taking action to improve your health doesn't have to be complicated. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Meal planning: Planning your meals is a great way to help you stay on track when trying to eat healthier. ... It also saves you from having to answer the age-old question, "What are we going to have for dinner?" Plus, save you money because you'll have less food waste. Managing stress: Our immune system is significantly affected by stress that can lead to illness. Stress has been linked to heart disease, obesity, depression and anxiety, IBS, and Alzheimer's disease. When feeling stressed, take a minute to breathe in deeply with a long-extended exhale. Repeat this 2 or 3 times. Other techniques for stress reduction are meditation, walking in nature and exercise. Exercise: Remember, exercise doesn't have to be an over-intense workout. A walk may be just the thing you need. There's now evidence that shows walking may prevent heart attack and weight gain and can help hypertension and musculoskeletal disorders like injuries to muscles, tendons, joints and spinal discs.

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It's Taco Tuesday!! And I looooove a good taco! When making a taco, I use organic grass feed and pasture-raised beef. I make my guacamole using lime, avocado, cilantro, garlic, and salt! ... I skip the sour cream and use dairy-free cheese and organic salsa. I put all this on a lettuce wrap! Super healthy and delicious!!! Tell us how you make your tacos?

Happy National Coffee Day! Over the years, coffee has been studied extensively to try and understand its effect on our health. Although Caffeine has been shown to negatively impact our digestion and stress levels, enjoying a nice cup of coffee in social settings may have some benefits.... According to a professor in the School of Nutrition Science at Tufts University, coffee's benefits include protecting us from neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular disease, and even some cancers.

Below is a reminder of our cancellation policy. Due to the high demand for Osteopathy, we ask that all scheduled appointments be utilized; therefore, if - for any reason - you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, we will require 24 hours' notice or pay the appropriate fee. We thank you for respecting our cancellation policy.

Happy first day of Fall!

We are what we eat! Toxins are all around us- there are some that we simply can't avoid, but others that we can; for example, the toxins we find in our furniture, the paint in our homes, or the chemicals on and in our food. Knowing where to find them and how to reduce or avoid them will help us live healthier and longer lives.

In the average Canadian diet, 11% of sodium comes from the salt we use to season our food- however, 70% of our salt comes from processed foods. Therefore if you're trying to reduce your salt intake, cut the processed foods and cook more from scratch. Here's a tip; exchange white salt or table salt for unrefined salts like Pink Himalayan salt or Celtic Salt.

For Canada, Labour Day has its roots in the Toronto's printers' strike in 1872. They were fighting for a nine-hour work day vs the twelve-hour work day they were currently working. Parades of workers and sympathizers of the new labour law led to an annual celebration - Labour Day.

"Helping people feel better is my passion." Kathleen - Aktiv Osteo

Is it time for a self-care day? Taking a break from the everyday stresses can help with your mental health, your sleep, and it can help you refocus and be more productive. In some studies, consistently taking time for self-care may also impact how long you live!