Aaron Lynn, DC.

12/04/2017

A short read for some of you who have never been to a chiropractor...If you aren't sure about something, ask questions!

http://www.chiropractic.ca/blog/the-top-3-common-myths-about-chiropractic-treatment/

12/01/2017

Some more new information about how the sugar industry misled us many years ago regarding the effect of sugar on heart disease, all in the name of self interest.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/11/22/sugar-industry-misled-public-hid-connection-to-heart-disease-for-decades-us-report.html

“This is continuing to build the case that the sugar industry has a long history of manipulating science,” one of the investigation’s authors said.

11/29/2017

As some of you know, Trailhead Chiropractic has moved locations and changed it name to Lebreton Wellness. Check out the photos and new clinic address. Book your first appointment now or stop by to check it out!

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10/30/2016

1 week late but super proud of my minor midget Sting team for their win last weekend in Rochester. Now on to Fort Erie next weekend!

09/13/2016

A couple key points from this article for me are that our perception of fat has been falsely created over the past 50 years and the healthiest choices are to eat REAL unprocessed foods. When you go to the grocery store, stay out of the centre aisles...

http://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/business/study-details-sugar-industry-attempt-to-shape-science-1.3068502

The sugar industry began funding research that cast doubt on sugar's role in heart disease -- in part by pointing the finger at fat -- as early as the 1960s, according to an analysis of newly uncovered documents.

09/12/2016

Good luck to this guy at his upcoming NHL development camp in Buffalo. He's worked hard this off season and I'm looking forward to seeing him in action this year!

06/16/2016

Excited for this guy to compete this weekend at the RPS Maple Leaf Nationals! He's been training hard and glad I could be part of his therapy team.

04/18/2016

Great weekend learning about concussion management from Shift.

04/08/2016

http://rowanslaw.ca/facts/

Government support for enhanced concussion awareness and treatment is long overdue in Ontario. Every jurisdiction in the US presently has concussion related legislation, time for us to catch up.

Join us as the family and friends of Rowan Stringer launch an Ontario wide campaign to support Rowan’s Law, an initiative by Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod.

03/11/2016

To adjust or not adjust, this is an important discussion I have had with a number of colleagues and the opinions often vary. The answer I get from practitioners who have been in practice a number of years is always yes. It seems the research is also in agreement. There is always some level of risk of worsening of symptoms associated with treatment but it seems the research is saying the risk is extremely low (0-2.5%), especially when compared to other treatment options such as nerve root injections (4-6%) and surgery. Another great treatment tool with extremely low risk is acupuncture, something I have had great success with both lumbar and cervical disc herniation patients!

http://www.theproactiveathlete.ca/blog/disc-herniations-and-spinal-manipulation/

The management of disc herniations, both in the neck and low-back, is controversial. Surgical care is generally reserved for patients with chronic, debilitating leg dominant pain with MRI confirmation of the disc herniation impinging on the affected nerve. Even in these cases a trial of conservative…

03/04/2016

New shirts are in so we thought we should finally take a picture. For those of you who don't know, I started working part time hours as a chiropractor at The Capital in early January. Great facility, great owners (3 funny looking dudes in the pic) and great community of members and patients. The location is in the south east part of the city, so if you're in that area and looking for chiropractic care or a new place to start moving better, come check us out!

03/02/2016

Some more solid research coming out that shows why we should all be eating whole eggs instead of nutrient deficient egg whites. Our bodies have an efficient system in place to help us monitor and control the amount of cholesterol in our system, whether we make it or eat it! Having said that, this system works best if we control certain variables other than the amount of cholesterol we intake, such as our weight and activity level and avoid other risk factors such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160211083044.htm

A new study shows that a relatively high intake of dietary cholesterol, or eating one egg every day, are not associated with an elevated risk of incident coronary heart disease. Furthermore, no association was found among those with the APOE4 phenotype, which affects cholesterol metabolism and is co…

02/26/2016

http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/meet-dr-travis-back-pain-dream-team

After suffering from chronic back pain for months, ER physician Dr. Travis Stork underwent an MRI with orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Hooman Melamed and...

01/13/2016

For all you desk workers, don't forget to take the time to get up and walk around during the day. Your body will thank you for it...or better yet, consider changing to a standing desk!

http://www.chironexus.net/2015/09/short-walks-can-reverse-effects-of-sitting/

Many of us have jobs that require us to sit at a desk all day, and we’ve all seen the scientific studies that show how dangerous that is for our health. Our bodies evolved to move and stay active, but that’s difficult to do in our modern work environment. How does one balance a sedentary [...]

01/07/2016

Have you ever considered that fasting might have some significant benefit to your health? It might seem counterintuitive at first, but the more you read about it and understand that we didn't always have an abundance of food that allowed us to eat 3 meals a day plus snacks, the more intermittent fasting starts to make sense. Much like exercise, fasting is a stress to our body and mind that forces it to respond with positive health outcomes such as a reduction in inflammation and an increase in neuron growth/repair proteins in the brain. Personally, I have not tried a regular schedule of fasting to be able to speak about its effects on my short term cognitive and physical health, but I have been contemplating it for some time now. Maybe 2016 will be the year...

http://www.collective-evolution.com/2015/12/11/neuroscientist-shows-what-fasting-does-to-your-brain-why-big-pharma-wont-study-it/

Below is a TEDx talk given by Mark Mattson, the current Chief of the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute on Aging. He is also a professor of Neuroscience at The Johns Hopkins University, and one of the foremost researchers in the area of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying…

01/04/2016

Now that winter has hit in full force, this post is for those of you who take Vit D during these short winter months. Some recent research indicates that supplementing a probiotic with your Vit D can help increase Vit D absorption, and thus decrease the risk of osteoarthritis and fractures in older people. Just another reason why taking care of your gut means better health outcomes!

http://press.endocrine.org/doi/full/10.1210/jc.2012-4262

12/16/2015

Interesting new research linking the inflammatory protein Zonulin, which regulates permeability in our digestive tract, and the inflammatory bowel conditions irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). What does Zonulin do? Well, under normal conditions it is triggered by harmful bacteria to help protect us by flushing out our system. If you've ever had food poisoning, then you know exactly what I mean...It is already known that levels of zonulin are high in celiacs, but this study showed elevated levels in patients with IBS and even higher levels in NCGS that matched the celiac patients. What does this mean? Well, it stands as a possible mechanism to help diagnose, monitor and treat these conditions. However, before people jump on the "Zonulin train", the research is new and limited to one team of researchers, meaning there is a lot more good research that needs to be done.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-10/sh-rfn102215.php #.Vm5DRrT5rWw.mailto

Researchers have discovered that people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have higher than normal blood levels of zonulin, suggesting an important role for the protein in the development of these conditions.

12/14/2015

How strong are your glutes? This article does a nice job explaining the importance of gluteus medius during dynamic hip and knee stabilization demands and how inhibition or weakness can lead to IT band pain, among other things.

http://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-recovery/your-it-band-is-not-the-enemy-but-maybe-your-foam-roller-is

Stop abusing your IT band. It is your friend, and you haven’t been treating it like one.

12/09/2015

As the new year approaches, it's time to start thinking about resolutions. If you're not doing something for your body, then I suggest putting that at the top of the list...as this guy says, your body needs maintenance and care just like your car does, otherwise things will start to break down! (repost: Spencer Bell)

http://www.wsj.com/articles/at-95-a-lifelong-skiier-says-the-source-of-his-vitality-is-his-workout-1448899633?mod=e2fb

Klaus Obermeyer, founder of Sport Obermeyer ski apparel, practices aikido and swims every day. ‘Being old is not an excuse to be lazy,’ he says.

12/07/2015

A great article that helps to explain what pain actually is and how complicated of a topic it can be, especially for patients with persistent or chronic type pain.

http://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-pain-and-what-is-happening-when-we-feel-it-49040