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I Didn't Expect To Feel Like a Failure as a Mom Many women feel ready to have a baby. They have read the books, watched the videos and if you are like me, you had lots of experience around kids. All of these steps create the illusion that we will be ready and equipped to handle motherhood. But many women feel confused and overwhelmed when it is much harder than they expected. And then they internalize that somehow they are a failure.... https://www.firsttimemom.ca//i-didn-t-expect-to-feel-like-

We think OUR patients are the best in Quinte! We appreciate every single one of you. YOU are what keep us striving for solutions, looking for better care options and for continuing care when things get tough. What you may not know is that every patient that walks through our doors is like family to us. We shop at the same grocery stores that you do, we attend the local school assemblies and cheer on the sports teams (when they are allowed to play again) just the same as you ...do. And we LOVE it! We have worked in big cities, for big companies but they just don't feel like home. Our patients are what makes BIHC feel like we are coming home. Thank you for everything you do and have done for us in this fight. You are strong, kind and motivating and we greatly appreciate every effort you have put forward to make sure we feel supported. #BIHCpatientsaretheBEST #ThankYou #Patients #SupportLocal #SupportSmallBusiness

We need your help filling our Pot Of Gold with Gratitude . Here's how ... Share what you are grateful for Every #grateful comment symbolizes a gold coin in our Pot Of Gold... The more comments, the more #positivity we can spread . Will we get to 25? 50? 100? items we are grateful for? #BellevilleOntario #Grateful #PotOfGold

March 16th is a very special day at BIHC . One year ago today our Ownership team made the tough decision to temporarily close #BIHC. . It’s been a tough year and we are extremely thankful to be open and helping our community.... . We have entered 2021 with a positive mindset. As we continue to thrive & grow, we are feeling gratitude. . The pandemic has challenged us, but has also made us stronger. We are grateful for our awesome team of therapists and front office staff, who continually adapt to the times and never give up. They make every effort to keep our community well & moving during a pandemic. . To our loyal patients and community members - Thank you! Your support and trust in us to keep you safe, means the world to us and often keeps us going! We are grateful for you. . We pay honour to the past year and respect eachother on this journey, as for some it may not be a celebratory moment. Today we reflect and honour the ups, downs and in-betweens. . Thank you to our amazing BIHC community! #BellevilleOntario #PandemicStrength #Community #Grateful #Gratitude

Is Postpartum Anxiety Impacting You? "Postpartum depression is the umbrella term to refer to any of the postpartum mood disorders experienced by moms and dads . Did you know that dads and adoptive parents can also experience postpartum mood disorders? So it is not just about the chemicals and hormones...." .... Click link to read the full blog from Mary Joan Brinson MSW, RSW, Mentor, Certified EFT Therapist https://www.firsttimemom.ca//is-postpartum-anxiety-impacti

. Have you heard the news? . Nadine Thomas, BKin, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) is joining our BIHC Family! .... Nadine brings her Occupational Therapy experience of in home-based services through insurance, pediatric clinics, and school-based services to our team. . Her passion is working with children to support their ability to achieve daily needs and wants through accommodation, modification, and remediation where she uses a client and family centred approach to therapy, which includes both individual treatment and education support for clients and their families. . Nadine will be taking on NEW patients starting February 23rd. . To find out more and book an appointment, contact us at: . 613-966-9500 [email protected] www.bihc.ca . #WorkingTogetherForYourHealth #BIHChealth #OT #OccupationalTherapy #Pediatrics See more

Kicking off #Friday with a #FridayFunny . My Hairdresser is never late for an appointment . . . . . .....She knows all the shortcuts!

#Humerus #FridayFunny . Double tap if you laughed out loud, snorted or slapped your knee when you read this .... What is your best #Joke of the day See more

Stretches to do at work every day Has your desk job got you feeling stiff? Check out these "deskercises" you can do at your desk to help stretch those stiff joints and muscles. ... https://www.healthline.com/health/deskercise #DeskerciseRoutine

Pregnant? How is Your posture? . Dr. Andrea Sorichetti shares some of her Posture tips during pregnancy .... 1 During pregnancy, there is no perfect posture. The key is to try and change up your posture every 20mins or so throughout the day. . 2 If you have low back or pelvic girdle pain while you are pregnant, try and be aware of the position of your pelvis. Ask yourself, is it tilted forward or backwards or is it in neutral position? . 3 Remember to centre your rib cage over top of your pelvis and keep the pelvis neutral (small curve in low back). . If you want to learn more tips during pregnancy, give us 2 . #Posture #Pregnancy #Chiropractic #Belleville #LocalSmallBusiness See more

#MondayMotivation #PositiveOutlook How do you start your Monday?

#SundaySilly #LaughingIsContagious How would you caption this image?

Move that body .... get up, take a walk, touch your toes or clasp your hands behind your back to stretch those muscles. We recommend getting up and moving every 30-50 minutes throughout the day. How do you remember to get up and move that often? Share your tips with our BIHC community in the comments #bihchealth #stretchhoweveryoucan

These are stressful times and sometimes we need a little reminder to de-stress! . Allowing yourself a few minutes each day can help counteract the effects of our day to day stresses. This simple exercise should only take a few minutes but can make a huge difference. . What’s your favourite way to release tension? Let us know in the comments ... . #tension #stress #stressmanagement #destress #breathing #chiropractic #physiotherapy #kinesiology #massage #health #wellness See more

COVID-19 Update WE'LL Re-OPEN January 4th, 2021 Our operating hours will remain the same during the Provincial lockdown. ... As regulated health care practitioners, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Registered Kinesiologists and Massage Therapists, we are permitted to provide treatment to our patients. Our PPE use, sanitation and COVID pre-screening protocols will remain in place. Your health is our main concern.

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WE'RE OPEN again JANUARY 4th!! Did you know? BIHC practitioners are considered Regulated Health Professionals and have been deemed as an essential service. ... We will be open during the Provincial shutdown for all types of appointments. Jan 4-22 and onward If you prefer, we also offer Virtual Health sessions for our patients who may not be comfortable visiting us. Subscribe to our BIHC newsletter to stay informed http://ow.ly/am9F50CSsuV

To our valued patients, friends and families, we are closed today - February 15th to allow our practitioners and employees to enjoy some time recharging their batteries. We hope that you are taking time with your families as well today and look forward to hearing all your stories throughout the week of how you spent your Family Day. #bihcfamily ... #happyfamilyday #familyholiday #makeitcount #monday See more

#BIHCGivesBack Thank you to our wonderful patients at BIHC for showing your support and helping give to those in need this holiday. Because of you, our community will continue to thrive during these tough times.

BIHC Family Gives Back We're into WEEK #2 of our Food Drive for Gleaners Food bank Dec 1-22nd at BIHC and we are speechless! ... Our patients have been dropping off items all week long and we have almost filled our 1st bin, WOW! You still have time to donate if you are able. We will be accepting non-perishable food items until Dec 22nd. Don't forget, BIHC will be matching overall patient donations up to a value of $250 (approx 83-100 canned good units). Stay tuned to our Social media feeds to see how we are doing. Follow along for updates. Together we will meet our goal *** DISCLAIMER: Donations are optional and not required. ***

Holiday Hours BIHC will be closed from Thursday, December 24th at 1pm to Sunday January 3rd. We will reopen with normal business hours on Monday, January 4th, 2021.... Wishing you a holiday filled with traditions, laughter and many beautiful memories.

#FridayFunny What is your Pain Scale today based on this Improved Pain Scale poster pictured? Should start using this during our treatment sessions? What do you think or ... **Thanks @theRickLau for giving us a giggle this morning.

Forget to rebook your next appointment? Don't sweat it, we've got you covered with 3 easy ways to book your next appointments with your favourite practitioners: 613-966-9500 email [email protected]... www.bihc.ca #BookingMadeEasy #BookAhead #FavouritePractitioner #BIHChealth

We are committed to providing a safe experience for our BIHC community and are proud to have such an amazing team that makes the safety and well being of our patients and workers their top priority. Some of the ways that we are keeping you and our workers safe include: 1 Pre screening questions are conducted for both our patients and workers prior to booking appointments and prior to entering the facility for everyone’s safety. Positive screens are not permitted and ask for... confirmation there have been no changes to each patient’s questionnaire upon arriving at the office. 2 Patients are asked to line up outside, 5 minutes prior to their appointment (6ft apart) and our Concierge will escort you to your treatment room to limit the number of people in the office at any one time and eliminate contact with other patients and workers. 3 Patients are required to wear a mask during their time with us as set out by the Ontario Government and are asked to use alcohol-based hand rub upon entry & exit. 4 The administrative stations are equipped with plexiglass barriers for patients and administrative staff protection. 5 Workers wear appropriate personal protective equipment as directed by our regulatory bodies such as masks, and can include gloves, gowns, face shield or eyewear. Practitioners complete hand hygiene before, during and after each patient appointment. 6 All instruments, treatment rooms and common areas are sterilized regularly throughout the day. This includes door handles, sanitizer dispensers and any hard surfaces. 7 Patients are encouraged to book their next appointment remotely. Contactless payments are captured and completed by the administrative team. Statements are emailed directly to your inbox. Again, we continue to monitor this situation closely and will provide ongoing updates as needed. We also encourage our patients to stay up-to-date through Canada's Public Health website. -Belleville Integrative Health Centre

#MotivationalMonday Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out - Robert Collier #YouveGotThis... #DontBeTooHardOnYourself See more

An attitude of "whatever it takes" is impossible to stop. - What will you accomplish today?

Hand Exercises for Gamers From texting to typing to driving to eating, your fingers and wrists are essential to your overall quality of life. If you want to kiss the aches in your fingers and wrists goodbye from all your gaming, we've got you covered with a few of the most important and effective hand exercises that will have you gaming pain-free for hours. Wrist Joint Circles... Start with extending both hands out and gently rotate your wrists in a circle. Perform 10 to 15 circles rotating clockwise and 10 to 15 circles rotating counterclockwise. Thumb Extensor Stretch Take your thumb into the palm of your hand and close your fingers over it. Slowly start to bend your wrist toward the outside of hand (where your pinky finger is). You should feel this stretch in your thumb and alongside the forearm area near your thumb. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds, and repeat on the other hand. Taking care of your hands especially when you're in full-on game mode for several hours or days can help prevent conditions like tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Game on!

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Oh Deer! It's that time of year when most Employer Benefit plans reset..... don't be dissappointed, use up your remaining balance and book your appointments today! 613-966-9500 [email protected]... www.bihc.ca See more

Wrist Exercises to treat Carpal Tunnel There are three basic moves you can do any time of day to help alleviate the discomfort of Carpal Tunnel - Spider doing pushups on a mirror... The shake Stretch armstrong These stretches and exercises are simple and don’t require any equipment. You can easily do them at your desk, while waiting in line, or whenever you have a minute or two to spare. Protect your wrists in just a few minutes a day with these easy movements. Stretch armstrong This last exercise is the deepest stretch of the set: Place one arm straight out in front of you, elbow straight, with your wrist extended and fingers facing the floor. Spread your fingers slightly and use your other hand to apply gentle pressure to the downward-facing hand, stretching your wrist and fingers as far as you’re able. When you reach your maximum point of flexibility, hold this position for about 20 seconds. Switch hands and repeat. Do this two to three times on each side, and try to do this stretch every hour. After a few weeks of doing this multiple times a day, you’ll notice significant improvement in your wrist’s flexibility. Remember that stretching is an important part of any healthy routine; don’t limit your regimen to the exercises on this list. Every part of your body can benefit from the increased circulation, movement, and mobility that stretching can help provide. Check out our FB & Insta pages for more great exercises

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Stretching our way through #Monday #Morning Happy Monday Everyone!

Hand Exercises You Should Be Doing if You're a Gamer We've got you covered with a few of the most important and effective hand exercises that will have you gaming pain-free for hours. If you want to kiss the aches in your fingers and wrists goodbye for good, incorporate these exercises into your gaming time Pronated Extensions Stretch... Using the same position as the supine flexors stretch, start by facing your hand downwards instead of upwards. Using your other hand, gently pull down on the outside of your fingers so that your wrist is slowly lowered and you feel the stretch in the top part of your forearm. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds, and repeat on the other side. Joint Distraction Stretches To help loosen up all of your fingers and thumbs begin with relaxing your hand and face your palm towards your chest. Using your other hand, grab the tip of your thumb and lightly pull on it so that you're extending your thumb outward. Hold for 10 seconds, then repeat on your other thumb and fingers on both hands. You can also do a joint distraction exercise for your wrists. To do this, relax your hand in front of your body with your palm facing towards you. Using your other hand, gently grab the hand facing you near your wrist joint and pull outward. Pull slowly until you feel slight discomfort. Hold this stretch for several seconds, and repeat on the other hand. From texting to typing to driving to eating, your fingers and wrists are essential to your overall quality of life. Stay tuned for more hand exercises on our feeds to enjoy pain-free fingers and wrists. Game on!

Wednesday Wisdom To quote William Arthur Wand, - "Before you quit, Try." How many times have you quit something, before even trying? ... How many times have you said: This is not for me or I don’t think I can do this", "What do I have to gain from this? and give up on something you love? Think about all the missed opportunities. You were scared of failure, scared of disappointment, scared of bad feedback, so you stop, before even trying. So, next time, before you hurry up and drop the I quit excuse, try asking yourself some questions beforehand. #WeBelieveInYou #YouveGotThis #Motivation

Hand Exercises For Gamers While we would never ask you to break an actual sweat, we do believe in the importance of incorporating a few hand exercises to ensure your gaming game stays strong no matter how many hours you spend battling friends and foes. Doing these few hand exercises can prevent you from having to stop mid-game to cope with a throbbing wrist or numb fingers. ... Plus, your gaming buddies will appreciate not having to wait on you to stretch out your fingers before they can carry on with the voyage. Prayer Position Stretch To help loosen up your wrists and forearms, start by putting your fingers and palms together with your fingers pointed upwards and your elbows pointing outward like you're praying. Hold this position for 30 seconds or more. To increase the intensity, slowly lower your hands while keeping them together. Reverse Prayer Position Stretch Remain in the same position as you were in for the prayer position stretch, except now you are going to press the backs of your hands together with your fingers facing down. Hold this stretch for 30 or more seconds. To increase the intensity, slowly raise your hands while keeping them together and keeping your elbows pointed outward. Supine Flexors Stretch For this stretch, you'll perform the stretch on each hand separately. Start with your left side, and keep your elbow extended and your palm facing upward. Using your other hand, gently pull on the bottom half of your fingers so that you are pulling your wrist downward. You'll feel moderate discomfort but you shouldn't feel any pain. If you do feel pain, ease up a bit on your pull. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds, and repeat on the other hand. Taking care of your hands especially when you're in full-on game mode for several hours or days can help prevent conditions like tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Stay tuned for more hand exercises on our feeds to enjoy pain-free fingers and wrists. Game on!