Ottawa Health: Performance and Rehab

05/11/2026

Macronutrient tracking apps are VERY helpful when it comes to managing your food intake for energy. But, most calorie calculators are standardized - and they don't know your exact physiology.

A Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test will tell you exactly how many calories your body burns at rest, based on your current metabolism.

So why might this matter?
Most of us OVER-estimate how many calories we burn with metabolism and movement (exercise) and UNDER-estimate how many calories we consume.

With RMR testing, you can:
✔️ Stop under- or overeating
✔️ Personalize your nutrition plan
✔️ Lose weight more efficiently

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

Is stress affecting your blood sugar?
Even if you’re not eating more sugar, your fasting glucose could be climbing - swipe to learn why.

More information means... more information to make better choices. Better choices can be small, incremental improvements to your overall health. Let's take a deeper look, together.

Book your appointment with our nurse practitioners at Ottawa Health today.

05/01/2026

New research suggests Omega-3 supplementation can help with migraines.

Omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish oil) have been shown to:
✔️ Reduce inflammation
✔️ Influence pain pathways
✔️ Potentially decrease migraine frequency and intensity

Some clinical studies have found that increasing omega-3 intake — while reducing omega-6 fats — may lead to:
• Fewer migraine days per month
• Less severe headaches
• Reduced reliance on medication

💡 Remember: Omega-3 supplementation isn’t a cure, but it may be a helpful adjunct to your overall migraine management plan.
Always speak with a healthcare provider before starting new supplements.

04/29/2026

Mission: Making sure you get the right treatment, at the right time. Aiming to bridge the gap between healthcare, rehabilitation and performance.

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04/27/2026

Not sponsored, not an Ad... just honest health advice from .christinerad

You need tomato sauce for dinner, and you're starring at 10, 20 different brands on the shelves.

Learning to read a nutrition label can be difficult, and understanding the word-salad of ingredients lists can leave you feeling like 🧐🥴😣😳🫣😵‍💫🤕

One of the best things you could do for your home's health is shop smarter: head to your app store, and search Yuka app 🥕
"Yuka deciphers product labels and analyzes the health impact of food products and cosmetics."

I make healthier choices in just a few seconds scanning the product label. Scroll to see what I've learned and the changes you can make today.

04/23/2026

Symmetrical calf (gastrocnemius and soleus muscle) trigger points successfully treated with electro-acupuncture treatment.

Homework included (1) calf and intrinsic foot strengthening, (2) plyometrics for force absorption and generation, and (3) mobility under load.

Reducing risk of injury with running: increasing cadence, reducing stride length and increasing your weekly mileage by 10%

04/21/2026

Eating less but not losing weight?

Your metabolism - i.e. how your body converts food to energy - might not be what you think.

Resting Metabolic Rate testing measures how many calories (i.e. energy) your body *actually* needs — not what an online calculator predicts.

This helps you: avoid metabolic slowdowns, eat the right amount for fat loss and understand why progress has stalled.

📊 We can help get you clarity with our in-clinic RMR test.