Author Archives: askdrjames

Keeping Strong Bones

Posted on May 1, 2013 by askdrjames

May is Osteoporosis awareness Month. How to increase my bone density? This is a frequently asked question in my practice. Preventing osteoporosis requires more than just taking Calcium. Here are a few tips on how we can take care of … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Diets Beat Low-Fat for CVD Prevention

Posted on April 9, 2013 by askdrjames

In my previous blogs, I talked about the controversy surrounding long term low calorie or low carb diet. Now new evidence also brings the benefits of low fat diets into question. We actually need fat – that is, good fat … Continue reading →

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Aligning Your Relationship

Posted on April 4, 2013 by askdrjames

The first blog of this year focused on how we can maximize our lives. In addition to being physically fit, it is just as important to be mentally and emotionally healthy. So with this mind, I am happy to introduce … Continue reading →

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Processed Meats, but Not Red Meat, Linked With CV Deaths

Posted on March 19, 2013 by askdrjames

Source: Medscape News Today New data come from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study, involving 10 countries and almost half a million men and women, was published online in BMC Medicine in March 2013. This study … Continue reading →

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Low back exercise at work (seated figure 4)

Posted on March 10, 2013 by askdrjames

This video demonstrate a simple exercise that can be done at work or anytime you are sitting. It helps the hips and lower back. It also helps your pelvic alignment. Tips to this exercise Keep your back straight when you … Continue reading →

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Towel Molding Exercise for Upper Back and Mid Back.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by askdrjames

This video demonstrates how to increase the upper back flexibility by using a towel. This exercise is suited for someone with a very stiff upper back. Caution: If you experience discomfort during this exercise, you can decrease the duration and … Continue reading →

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What to do to maximize your health and life in 2013?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by askdrjames

So here are a few tips to help you on your way to a maximized  living: 1) Nutrition: Eat right and eat clean. We are not just what we eat. We are what we absorb. Detox and cleanse annually, semiannually … Continue reading →

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Towel Molding Exercise for Neck and Lower Back

Posted on January 2, 2013 by askdrjames

This video demonstrates how to perform neck and lower back towel molding exercise. The towel molding exercise supports the normal curvatures in the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar). Caution: If you experience discomfort during this exercise, you can decrease … Continue reading →

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Chai Butternut Squash Bisque Shots with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on October 26, 2012 by askdrjames

Every October North Americans are excited with picking their own pumpkin for Halloween decoration. What are the other benefits of pumpkins besides carving them? It turns out Pumpkins are a warehouse of vitamins, mineral and other healthy nutrients. Pumpkins are … Continue reading →

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Knee pain may not be a knee problem

Posted on September 14, 2012 by askdrjames

Knee injuries and knee pain are very common, however, knee pain is not always caused by a problem with the knee. What I usually tell my patients is that the knee works like a hinge; it takes on the stress … Continue reading →

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