Main Street Chiropractic

Main Street Chiropractic & Wellness Centre would like to welcome... Karen Edgerton, Registered Nutritionist to the practice. ... Karen was born and raised in the Town of Kingsville. She has always been interested in nutrition, specifically using food to nourish and heal the body. She enrolled in the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2017. During that time, she learned how the body works in perfect harmony when you feed it what it needs. Karen feels everyone’s health is a work in progress and she is excited to guide you through your journey. She specializes in digestive health and hormone balancing. She is able to tailor plans designed around your unique goals and lifestyle to help ensure your success. Karen is now accepting new patients. Call 519-733-8111 for more information

SNOW SHOVELLING SAFETY TIPS Here are 7 tips to shovelling snow properly... 1. Give yourself plenty of time to shovel - don't rush yourself.... 2. Use a couple layers of clothes to keep your muscles warm and flexible. 3. Do warm-up stretching of the arms, shoulders, legs and back beforehand. 4. When you shovel, push the snow straight ahead and walk it to the snowbank. Don't throw it. 5. Avoid sudden twisting and turning motions. 6. When you need to lift the snow, bend your knees. Let muscles of your legs, buttocks and arms do most of the work, not your back. 7. Take regular rest breaks to alleviate the strain off your muscles. Enjoy the wintery outdoors, even if it involves a little muscle And most importantly, if you run into any problems, give us a call 519-733-8111.

THE LAST DIET YOU’LL EVER NEED It’s that time of the year again, when we make resolutions to lose some weight and embrace healthier habits. That usually involves some type of diet. Every year it seems there are more choices Paleo. Ketogenic. Mediterranean. Weight Watchers. The list goes on.... Which one is best? It’s a question we get all the time from those who have either begun a slimming program or are considering one. They’re looking for confirmation as to which diet is easy and effective. Virtually every diet has a serious flaw. It’s the diet part. Name the diet and if someone follows it, they’ll likely lose some weight. When they reach their goal, they congratulate themselves and return to their original eating and exercise habits. These are the eating and exercise habits that created the need for a diet in the first place! Not surprisingly they’re back to where they began, but now discouraged and disillusioned. When you resolve to lose some weight, think long term. Instead of a diet, plan on forming a new habit. Plan on a new way of eating and moving that you intend to do for the rest of your life. Sometimes we see this in our practice. Many people see their Chiropractic care as a short-term diet of sorts. They come in religiously when they’re hurting, but discontinue their care when they’re feeling better. Not surprisingly later, they experience a return of their original problem. That’s because your body makes lasting spinal changes with continued care after symptoms subside. In fact, in many cases because of so many years of neglect, a full correction isn’t possible. Instead, some type of ongoing supportive care is needed. Kind of like brushing and flossing for the rest of your life. It’s a lifestyle choice. So rather than a brief episode, getting and keeping our nervous systems interference-free is a lifestyle choice. That’s why we have more and more patients who opt to see us on a monthly or twice-monthly basis. They’re the ones that tried the Chiropractic diet a couple of times and decided to go for the Chiropractic lifestyle. Cheers to a healthier 2021! Give us a call, we can help 519-733-8111.

Wishing you & your family a joyful, healthy & prosperous New Year!!

Merry Christmas It has been a pleasure taking care of your health care needs.