Recently, our patients have been taking pen to paper and writing to the authorities about their experiences at Pure Chiropractic. Some of what they have to say is quite shocking! We couldn’t be more thrilled! You see, these patients have been busy nominating us for a Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award. It was humbling… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2011
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Plantar Fasciitis
First thing in the morning, you get out of bed, put your feet on the floor and BAM! You get a searing pain in the undersurface of your heel. As you walk around it seems to get better. You most likely have plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia, also known as the plantar aponeurosis, is a thickened… Read more »
Why Pure Chiropractic is Pure Chiropractic
Yesterday, Dr. Evelyn Hare and I had tea with the lovely Kavita Maharaj of Red Door Yoga (if you haven’t attended one of her classes yet then you really should). This is something we do on a regular basis. We enjoy each other’s company immensely and share a similar outlook on health and wellness. During… Read more »
Complimentary Health Talks For Our Community – Nanaimo Chiropractor
You might be interested to know that Pure Chiropractic does complimentary wellness seminars for local businesses and community groups. We’ve done them for the city of Nanaimo employees, the National Association of Federal Retirees, gyms, and some well known Nanaimo businesses. I’ve given our menu of health talks below. Give us a call to arrange… Read more »
Are Orthotics Useful For Runners?
65% of runners fall victim to an injury in any given year. Many a sports injury specialist will prescribe orthotics as part of treatment. These orthotics generally run $300-$500, but are they worth it? Do the results meet the claims? The concept of orthotics is full of controversy, with local proponents on each side of… Read more »
Do Joint Supplements Really Work?
Joint supplements are now big industry and can have very big claims. But how much do these supplements do? This is a common question asked to me by my patients at Pure Chiropractic so I thought I should take some time to write a post about it. What supplements are there?1. Glucosamine. This is an amino… Read more »
Nutrition for Runners
Hi Everybody! I recently gave a talk about nutrition for runners to a local Nanaimo running clinic and promised them that I would post the notes on our blog. So here it goes: Hydration: It is important to maintain adaquate hydration. Even minor dehydration has big consequences. You will slow approximately 2% for every percent… Read more »
How We’re Helping the Red Cross in Japan
Like you, we have been deeply moved by the footage of the tsunami in Japan and the plight of the people there. Millions of people have no food, water or heating while out in near freezing temperatures. Our hearts go out to them. To help, our friends at Natural Edge Fitness and Nutrition have started fundraising… Read more »
Why Are You The Only One Enjoying The Benefits of Chiropractic?
If you’re a patient of Pure Chiropractic’s, then I’m honoured that you’ve trusted me with the care of your health. One thing that always surprises me is how I often I treat a single member of a family. I hear “Since I’ve been seeing you I feel so much better; I have more energy, my… Read more »
5 No-Effort Ways to Improve Your Health – Nanaimo Chiropractor
Very often when people consider improving their health it seems like a daunting and insurmountable task that requires tremendous willpower. But that’s not how it needs to be. There are some simple, effortless and dare I say it, enjoyable ways to improve your health. Here’s a small list of my suggestions: 1. The grapefruit effect.Trying… Read more »