By: Sanaz Baradaran, RD Pulses are one of the most popular food trends recently and I happen to be a big fan. Of course as a child I never liked pulses. Even as an adult I always tried to avoid them! Being a dietitian and learning about all the benefits of pulses, I’ve found ways [...]
Sciatica generally refers to pain felt in the low back area, hips and down the back of the leg. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed by damage or injury to the spine structure. The source of back pain is more structural, which leads to inflammation, pain and sometimes numbness & tingling in [...]
BLOG By: Sanaz Baradaran, Registered Dietitian Exercise is the key to weight loss, isn’t it? Well, if your answer is yes, I strongly suggest that you continue to read this article. As a dietitian, I advice all my clients to eat a healthy diet and exercise. I strongly believe in exercise as part of a [...]
One of the largest primary care professions in Ontario, chiropractic is an evidence-informed, non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors practice primarily using their hands, providing diagnosis, treatment and preventive care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints. Chiropractic is a form of therapy which is [...]
PLANTAR FASCIITIS: MANAGING YOUR FOOT PAIN Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs along the base of the foot. The ligament helps to support the foot arch as well as walking mechanics. The plantar fascia can get inflamed, swollen and irritated which can lead to very painful foot pain. This [...]
