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Wildfire Safety for Your Body

Wildfire Safety for Your Body

Exposure to smoke can have immediate and long lasting impact on our health. As our lungs are the first line of defence - they often get hit the quickest. I tend to see an increase in respiratory disorders including an exacerbation of asthma, coughing, sneezing, sinus and throat i

By Deirdre O'Neill
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When the Brain Takes a Hit, Your Body Feels It Too

When the Brain Takes a Hit, Your Body Feels It Too

Have you ever hit your head on the slopes? It’s a common experience for skiers and snowboarders alike—and not just from high-impact crashes.

By Deirdre O'Neill
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Recovery on the Slopes: A Guide on What to Do After a Ski-Related Knee Injury

Recovery on the Slopes: A Guide on What to Do After a Ski-Related Knee Injury

If you find yourself facing a knee injury after a day on the slopes, it

By Deirdre O'Neill
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Recovery on the Slopes: A Guide on What to Do After a Ski-Related Knee Injury

Recovery on the Slopes: A Guide on What to Do After a Ski-Related Knee Injury

If you find yourself facing a knee injury after a day on the slopes, it

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The Arthritis - Inflammation Connection

The Arthritis - Inflammation Connection

Diet and Inflammation: The ConnectionOne of the biggest contributors to joint inflammation is your diet. Eating processed foods, sweets, baked goods, and convenience meals can all contribute to inflammation in the body.

By Deirdre O'Neill
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The Arthritis - Inflammation Connection

The Arthritis - Inflammation Connection

Diet and Inflammation: The ConnectionOne of the biggest contributors to joint inflammation is your diet. Eating processed foods, sweets, baked goods, and convenience meals can all contribute to inflammation in the body.

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It’s All in the Knees

It’s All in the Knees

I often ask myself what makes a strong skier. Is it your balance? Willingness for an adrenalin rush? Love for the snowy outdoors? Over time I have come to believe that really it is all in the knees.

By Deirdre O'Neill
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It’s All in the Knees

It’s All in the Knees

I often ask myself what makes a strong skier. Is it your balance? Willingness for an adrenalin rush? Love for the snowy outdoors? Over time I have come to believe that really it is all in the knees.

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Hot tips for Preventing Ski Injuries

Hot tips for Preventing Ski Injuries

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By Michelle Bohol
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Head Safety

Head Safety

For sure helmets have become a mainstay in skiing and snowboarding. Amping up the protection. Reducing the overall impact of a fall. Like most gear - helmets have a lifespan of their own - with or without a history of damage. The general consensus is to swap them out every 5 year

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When Winter Is Late

When Winter Is Late

I’ve been thinking about how we cope when plans shift. Some changes barely ripple the day; others can shake our momentum. It’s a small test of our ability to pivot — a skill that serves us well when life throws bigger curveballs.Here are a few ways you can use this unexpected pau

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How to Keep Your Muscles and Mind Strong as You Age

How to Keep Your Muscles and Mind Strong as You Age

Your body is built for strength. Your mind is built for longevity. Let’s keep both thriving.

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