If you’re experiencing sore feet, achy legs or tenderness in your lower back, you might need orthotics. Orthotics are far superior to the insoles available at your local pharmacy or general store. According Deborah L. Cohen-Benudiz, a local chiropodist from Heel to Toes Footcare and Orthotic Centre, orthotics do more than relieve foot pain. In … [Read more...]
Everyone who neglects their fitness has a reason. Most often it boils down to time and money – in each case there just isn’t enough. If you’re willing to admit that your health is worth fighting for, take comfort in these suggestions on how to make fitness a staple of your life. Incorporating physical activity into everyday life is a good … [Read more...]
When first invented, orthodontics was used to treat pre-teens experiencing problems with improper bites, or malocclusion, resulting from tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships or both. But orthodontics has come a long way over the years and is now used to treat a variety of issues in both pre-teens and adults. In fact, at Norton … [Read more...]
Pain comes in many different forms and many different intensities. For minor and occasional pain symptoms, there are many over-the-counter medications available. Severe or persistent pain should always be evaluated by your healthcare professional. “There are several types of pain relievers available under various brand names and house brands, … [Read more...]
Advances in digital technology have impacted every profession to some extent or another. Dentistry is no exception and new technology has allowed practitioners to better serve and treat their patients. The professionals at Smiles on Seven use digital technology in several aspects of their practice. Digital x-rays, for example, have benefits for … [Read more...]
A healthy immune system is important to help you fight harmful bacteria, toxins and viruses, as well as to fend off illness and disease. This task can be accomplished by adopting a healthy lifestyle but sometimes your body can use a supplement to give your immune system a boost. Probiotics are very important for your immune system as well as … [Read more...]
Each of us defines health, rest and relaxation in different ways. For some, a day of spa treatments is the ultimate in rejuvenation, for others, doing yoga helps them to keep fit while clearing their mind and body. When it comes to treating our health issues, some choose to stick with traditional Western medicine practices, while others enjoy … [Read more...]
For parents, summertime means spending lots of sunny days with their children. Family vacations, special events and numerous play dates occupy every free moment. Now that the kids are going back to school it’s time for parents to go back to the gym. Constantine Torkopoulos from Club Markham shares his stress-free tips for getting back into … [Read more...]
Sometimes it has to feel like your braces are going to be on forever. It can take years but believe that you can do a lot to make sure you get you that perfect smile as quickly as possible. If you have taken the stance that you don’t really like your braces, don’t think that ignoring proper care for them is going to make that problem go … [Read more...]
It’s never too late to improve your smile. Maybe you went through school with the stigma that getting the braces you needed would keep you from climbing the social ladder. Maybe you thought your teeth would straighten themselves and never really did. While you may feel stuck with the same old smile, attitudes towards adult braces have … [Read more...]