The Chiropractic Blog

A Collection of Wellness Articles
February 20, 2021
Harvard Medical School Report Supports Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain

A 2012 report published by Harvard Medical School supports what we as Chiropractors have been practicing successfully in our offices for over a century: that chiropractic treatment for lower back pain is not only effective but also more satisfying and less disabling for our patients.

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February 19, 2021
Spices That Heal

It is becoming more mainstream knowledge that garlic has antiviral and antifungal properties and that ginger can soothe digestion and nausea.

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February 9, 2021
Stretching and Massage for Skiers and Snowboarders

Ski and snowboard season is in full swing here in western Canada. While these winter sports can be a lot of fun, it’s important to remember that they are physically demanding activities. That means hitting the mountain in poor shape significantly reduces your effectiveness and increases your likelihood of injury.

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January 15, 2021
Why Did You Choose The Name Downtown Wellness Centre?

Dr. Badyal is a well known Vancouver Chiropractor, so we were wondering why not call his clinic the: "Downtown Vancouver Chiropractic Centre" instead of the "Downtown Wellness Centre"? Turns out, there's a very good reason: Here's the transcript in case you missed it: Hi I'm Dr. Raminder Badyal from the Downtown Wellness Centre. I'm the […]

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January 8, 2021
4 Tips for Getting More Vitamin D into Your Diet during the Winter Months

Dr. Badyal often says: "motion is lotion". Get moving, it helps those joints get the lubrication they need, and it helps in recovery. At this time of year, new years resolutions run rampant, and everyone seems to have a new found love for exercise and well-being. The many benefits of Vitamin D are well documented. […]

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January 7, 2021
Optimize Muscle-Building and Fat Loss With This Post-Workout Routine

It’s time to get back into the groove and return to those exercise routines now that eggnog and holiday treats are more difficult to find. This time of year is the perfect time to do a cleanse to reset your palate and get rid of sugar cravings and maximize your metabolism. Cleansing and exercising work together well to kick-start weight loss, fat-burning and muscle building when done properly.

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December 21, 2020
Is Better Posture a Chiropractor's Primary Goal?

Posture and chiropractic seem inextricably intertwined. Bad posture equals back pain, and chiropractors are often very concerned with correcting posture, so we wanted to know if this was a chiropractor's primary goal? Dr. Badyal explains:   Here's the transcript in case you missed it: Hi I'm Dr. Raminder Badyal from the Downtown Wellness Centre. I'm a Chiropractor […]

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December 7, 2020
Doom and Gloom… SAD hits Vancouver hard this fall and What you can do about it

You are right if you have noticed the bright orb in the sky has been on vacation a bit too much lately. October 2016 went down in history as the rainiest October in our record books and November didn’t look that much better.

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December 7, 2020
How Do Chiropractors Treat Back Pain? Part 2

Back pain seems so ubiquitous. Everyone knows someone, or several people suffering from back pain. But how exactly do Chiropractors treat back pain? And is there more to it, than we may think? Dr. Badyal explains: Here's the transcript in case you missed it: Hi I'm Dr. Raminder Badyal from the Downtown Wellness Centre, I'm […]

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December 3, 2020
5 Reasons To Stay Hydrated and Drink More Water

The scientific community generally agrees that approximately 60-70% of one's body mass constitutes pure water. Though H2O unquestionably is ubiquitous in all aspects of daily life, staying hydrated and getting enough to drink is something about which we ought to be increasingly conscious.

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