Appointment reminder

A friendly reminder that your appointment time is reserved just for you. We don’t treat a bunch of people at the same time because we want to be able to solely focus on you and your complaints.

A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapists’ day that could have been filled by another patient. Please remember we require 24 hours notice for any appointment cancellations or changes.

Patients who provide less than 24 hours notice, or miss their appointment will be charged a cancellation fee.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Reduce the risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome, is the development of at least three of the five following medical conditions:

  • central obesity / high waist circumference (over 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men)

  • high blood pressure

  • high blood sugar

  • high serum triglycerides

  • low serum HDL

In combination, these conditions contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. A recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that using vacation time could lessen the chances of developing metabolic syndrome. Interesting findings include:

  • Each additional vacation reduced the risk of metabolic syndrome by 24%

  • Those who took no yearly vacations had a 47% higher chance of developing one or more of the conditions of metabolic syndrome

  • Those who took 5 vacations a year had a 16% chance of developing one or more of the conditions of metabolic syndrome

  • Those who took 15 vacations a year had a 1% chance of developing one or more of the conditions of metabolic syndrome

  • The number of vacations days doesn’t matter, it was the number of vacations that reduces the metabolic syndrome symptoms.

Other interesting findings include

  • “Staycations” are just as good as going somewhere

  • The number of vacation days taken isn’t as important as the number of vacations

  • On average, participants used 14 paid vacation days a year

  • Alcohol consumption was low

  • Participants slept well during their vacations

So the next time you get the urge to book that flight or do an overnight trip to Chéticamp, do it! Where is your favourite play to escape to?

Citation

Voelker R. Vacationing More Often May Reduce Metabolic Syndrome Risk. JAMA. Published online August 14, 2019. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.11134

Zucchini Blender Pancakes

Zucchini Blender Pancakes

So most of you now how much I love our other pancake recipe, but with fall comes the onslaught of zucchini. Sick of baking chocolate zucchini muffins? Want to be a sneaky mom? (“I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom”) Here’s a great recipe I’ve played with and our kids love! The second best thing about it is that by using the blender, pouring pancakes is so much easier. Also, because of the sweetness in the banana and date sugar, there is no need for syrup with these pancakes!

Capture Cape Breton Finalists

Yet again you’ve made it extremely difficult to narrow it down to just 6 finalists. This island is incredible and we thank you for sending us all your amazing shots! But there can only be 6 finalists. Please take a second to vote on our facebook page and instagram page. Voting is open August 25th - September 8th. This year we have a first place, second place and third place prize!

First Prize

Cape Breton Colours Getaway Package
- Two night accommodation for two at Fern and Thistle Cottages
- Zip line adventure for two at Mountain Pine Zip Line in Dingwall
- $25 Gas Card


Second Prize

60-minute Massage from RMT Molly Fletcher

Third Prize

30-minute Massage from RMT Molly Fletcher

Head over to Fern and Thistle Cottages by clicking HERE

Head over Mountain Pine Adventures by clicking HERE

To vote: Visit our Facebook or Instagram post with the finalists listed and please comment on your most favourite picture. We will tally up the votes and determine the winners! If you are really fond of a particular picture, please feel free to share our post and ask your friends to vote as well!

In no particular order, here are the 6 finalists of the Capture Cape Breton Contest 2021

A - Lobster Fishing Little River - Sarah MacEachern

Capture Eagles Donna Marie Maclean.jpg

B - Eagle Battle - Donna Marie Maclean

C - Sunset Swim Ben Eoin - Jennifer Giorno

D - Swimming Dunvagen - Beth Whyte

Racing in East Bay Andrew Hamilton.jpg

E - Racing East Bay - Andrew Hamilton

F - Big Glace Bay Baby - Taylor Parsons

Fine Print:

  • Finalists must like Island Chiropractic Facebook page/follow us on Instagram

  • Entry must be a picture of Cape Breton that YOU took - it can be from a "real camera" or a phone, but you must be the photographer

  • First prize to be claimed in the month of October and accommodations at Fern and Thistle Cottages must be booked in advance

  • Massages must be booked in advance and cannot be sold to somebody else (but can be gifted)

  • Massage does not include massage therapist gratuity

  • By entering you are giving us permission to use your picture on our website and social media pages

  • Will will not ask for any personal information or to join any new pages should you become our winner

  • First prize redemption in the month of October is the responsibility of the winner

Pranayama

Pranayama

Pranayama is an umbrella term for breathing exercises in Yoga (and other Eastern Traditions) - it is a Sanskrit word that loosely translates to “the stop/control” of the breath. ‘Prana’ means life force energy or vital life force, which we draw from the breath. ‘Yama’ means restraint, or to gain control of. The practice of Pranayama is most often slow-paced, deep breathing exercises with various practices of manipulating the nostrils in accordance with the breath. It is purposeful, with the practitioner controlling the timing, duration, and frequency of each inhale, exhale, and hold.

The power of Breath

The power of Breath

There is growing evidence that supports the use of breathing exercises for a variety of different physical and mental health concerns. Breathing exercises, as defined by the National Institutes of Health are an active process involving conscious regulation of breathing (inhaling & exhaling). There are many different types of breathing exercises used to treat conditions such as

Capture Cape Breton Contest 2021

Capture Cape Breton Contest 2021

Every summer we play “where are we Wednesday” and love to show where we’ve been. Capture Cape Breton is our annual contest that showcases the beauty of this amazing island and gives you the chance to show us where you’ve been!

Between August 3rd-24th send us your best CB shot (enter via social or info@islandchiro.com). We will choose 6 finalists and open it to online voting. This year we have prizes for first, second and third place!