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In rare instances people are born with the sciatic nerve travelling through the piriformis muscle, meaning a greater likelihood of sciatica symptoms.
Farm Life

Sciatica, the proverbial pain in the butt

Overcoming it means paying attention to how you move and how you face stress

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A common complaint I see in my clinic is sciatica. Sciatica can be a blanket diagnosis for pain in the hip, buttocks and down the leg. It’s labelled “sciatica” because often the sciatic nerve — a nerve that exits at the base of your spine and travels down the back of your legs, can be […] Read more
The temperature in a warm-to-hot shower or bath can help support a healthy vagal tone in the body.
Columns, Farm Life

Support the nervous system for whole health

Fit to Farm: Stimulating the vagus nerve can help you deal with stress-related conditions

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If you’ve read my articles before, you may know I am a total nervous system nerd. The nervous system is the mechanism of direction and feedback for our soft tissue which, in turn, moves our skeleton and connective tissues. The nervous system has sensory and motor pathways throughout the entire body, including our musculature, organs, […] Read more
A woman digging out her driveway after a big snowstorm
Farm Life

Prevent winter injuries and illnesses

Getting creative with nutrition and maintaining restorative movements can help keep you healthy during the cold months

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Winter is notorious for an increase in aches, pains, illnesses and injuries. Some of this stems from colder temperatures and less sunlight, which can take a toll on our bodies and minds even before hazardous conditions such as snow and ice take effect. We can’t control the weather, but there are a few things we […] Read more
a woman blowing her nose in winter
Columns, Farm Life, Weather

Snuff out the winter sniffles

Some easy movements can help relieve sinus congestion

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Winter is a season commonly associated with sniffles. Any way to get sinus relief is beneficial as we go through the coldest months. A common area of congestion is our sinus cavities, which take up space behind our cheekbones and brows. They are often a culprit behind headaches, facial pain, sniffly noses and sometimes even […] Read more
Any kind of dance gets the whole body moving and engages the senses, and it can also be done alone, with a partner or in a group. It truly is a remedy that works on multiple levels for multiple reasons.
Farm Life

An ancient remedy for better health

Fit to Farm: Dancing is fun, but it can also enhance your mental and physical well-being

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The oldest remedy in the world? It’s amazing think of how much we humans have evolved to handle. Our biology never ceases to come up with ways to move us forward. Many of the life-threatening diseases we face today are relatively new to human history. Chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and obesity are considered […] Read more
Knee and joint pain
Farm Life

Nourish your joints through movement

There’s truth to the adage “use it or lose it”

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Regardless of age, health history or lifestyle, maintaining healthy joints can be a deciding factor in long-term quality of life and well-being. Normal levels of joint degeneration occur as people age. Certain diseases or genetic conditions can also affect the quality of joint health. That said, disease and age are not necessarily reasons for limited […] Read more
Anxiety often does accompany or can be a symptom of physical pain.
Farm Life

Control anxiety with your body

Fit to Farm: How full body, dynamic movements and breathing exercises can help

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It is a common belief that anxiety is a mental health condition. While anxiety certainly does have plenty of mental health implications, current research shows how the symptoms of anxiety can be managed through body focused tools. If not managed effectively, anxiety symptoms such as a racing heart, nausea, shortness of breath, nervousness, difficulty sleeping […] Read more
Take a breath
Farm Life

Take a breath

How 'coherent breathing' can help people with chronic digestive complaints

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It may sound wild, but how we breathe can have a big effect on chronic digestive complaints. Our digestive system is largely controlled by a portion of our nervous system known as the enteric nervous system and a cranial nerve called the vagus nerve. These parts of our neurology are what receive and give information […] Read more
What works for you as an individual will be different from other patients, and effective practitioners will work with you to find the best approach for you.
Farm Life

How to choose the right health care professional

Fit to Farm: How well they can communicate, educate and relate to you is really important

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When it comes to choosing who we bring onto our health care and wellness team (I am a firm believer that a team approach is best), it’s important to keep in mind what types of services and tools we may best benefit from and the type of person we feel most comfortable with. If we […] Read more
Regulate your nervous system
Farm Life

Regulate your nervous system

Fit to Farm: Turns out “shaking it off” can really help if you’re feeling stressed out

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Nervous system regulation is becoming a common term nowadays when discussing emotional and physical well-being. To best understand what nervous system regulation means, we first need a basic understanding of how our nervous system works. The nervous system as a whole is essentially our biological operating system. It controls our biological functions, movements, sensations and […] Read more

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