Muskoka Osteopathy by Denice Spykerman

09/27/2025

Advice from Stacy Sims for anyone who has trouble sleeping due to late workouts.

Does working out at night ruin your sleep or make it better? Is morning the best time to exercise, or can late-night training be just as effective? What real...

07/25/2025

Having trouble sleeping? Try these tips recommended by Dr. Stacy Sims, a leader in active women's health research.
Summer Sleep Tips: Cool & Calm Your Body
Set your bedroom to 65°F (18°C) if possible.
If you don’t have AC:
Use fans to create air movement
Keep curtains closed during the day to block heat
Freeze your pillowcase or a hot water bottle (used cold)
Put your feet in cool water before bed (to “dump” heat and bring your core temperature down)

Have cold/icy tart cherry juice 20-30min before bed to help drop your core temperature, and the melatonin in the tart cherry juice will enhance the melatonin peak for sleep onset.

Wear light, breathable fabrics—natural fibers like cotton or bamboo work best

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10/08/2023

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06/29/2023

Take a moment in your day to relax.
Here a few small moves to release some tension.

On the spot instant somatic release:
Unclench your jaw
Drop the tongue from the roof of your mouth
Move your eyes from side to side
Relax your forehead
Drop your shoulders
Turn your head from side to side
Shake out your hands
Relax your stomach
Take 3 deep, slow breaths

Somatic release is a series of small movements done in place, intended to relieve pain and excess tension which will calm your body and mind.

05/29/2023

This is my favorite meditation app... "becauae we're all here for a short time and our minds are all we really have".