Dr. Kevin Ho

11/27/2019

07/31/2018

Thinking of getting back surgery? Or know someone who is. Back surgery definitely has it's place but it should be your last resort.

Rates of spinal fusion surgery for back pain are on the rise. This is despite little evidence that it's an effective procedure and studies showing many will have revision surgery within ten years.

11/15/2017

Is your blood pressure over 130/80? New American guidelines have lowered the older limit of 140/90. Canadian guidelines could follow this trend. This may lead to earlier use of prescription medications.

High pressure drops to 130 over 80 in advice announced Monday

09/22/2017

Migraine sufferers being urged to recognize your early symptoms (1-2 days before) before an attack such as: yawning, irritability, fatigue, food cravings and sensitivity to light and sound. This can improve effectiveness of treatments.

Migraines are the seventh leading cause of time spent disabled worldwide, but don't always receive a lot of public health attention

09/06/2017

Back To School tip of the day
Research suggests no more than 10 to 20 percent of your child’s body weight to avoid pain or potential injury

Like adorable turtles, their little limbs poking out from under outsized shells, kids shuffle their ways to school bearing on their shoulders ever-heavier backpacks. Even…

08/28/2017

It's Back to School next week. Children, teenagers and university students will be putting their heads down to text, read & study. Consider their posture, their head could weigh up to 60 pounds! This is a formula for chronic neck pain and headaches.

08/22/2017

Now accepting direct billing for all Green Shield plan members

08/06/2017

Happy Civic Long Weekend! We will be closed this Holiday Monday.

07/19/2017

Harvard Health say... The American College of Physicians new guidelines now include spinal manipulation (Chiropractic) to treat a new episode of Low Back Pain. What we've known all along!

New guidelines for back pain recommend against medication for most people. However, other options (among them yoga and massage) can help bring relief.

07/14/2017

Just got samples of these products used to apply to painful or sore joints or muscles. Tried it out last night for a sore knee and it feels pretty good this morning. Have you ever used this? Would love to hear your feedback.

I will be getting more samples soon, if you live in Toronto and want to try it then reply to this post.

07/10/2017

Looks fun! A test of your core strength for sure. Too bad, not available in Canada yet.

02/09/2017

Good news from PM Trudeau and company. No tax to be added to health benefits. 😀

After dodging the question for days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally confirmed Canadians will not be surprised with a tax on their health and dental plans.

02/08/2017

Tom Brady's secret to playing at the top of his career at the golden age of 39...

"Brady now consumes no dairy, white sugar or white flour. He uses resistance bands and anti-gravity treadmills and focuses as much on pliability as strength."

COLUMN | The Patriots quarterback embraced alternative training methods and diet and, after his fifth Super Bowl victory, is playing the sport better — for longer — than anyone else.

01/31/2017

Exercise boosts performance by 15% and no post-lunch energy dips. Imagine that! Send this article to your boss today :)

The clanking of weights. The thump of bass from a Bluetooth speaker. The squeak of sneakers on rubber mats. People sucking wind and straining for a

01/18/2017

Did you know?
The federal government is considering a measure to treat employer health & dental benefits plans as a taxable benefit with the goal of generating $2.7 billion in new revenue. These benefits include chiropractic care, prescription drugs, mental health services, dental care, and more.

If implemented, many employers would cancel existing benefit plans and others will reduce coverage.

Send a letter to your MP to say you don't want to lose your health benefits.

The Federal Government is considering taxing your health and dental benefit plans – costing your family hundreds of dollars a year. Join thousands of Canadians and send a letter to your MP right now saying you don't support this tax.

01/11/2017

Happy New Year!!
Are you looking to exercise more in 2017 but you don't want to go to a gym? Check out this article for some of the best online fitness classes you can take right at home.

12/19/2016

Holiday Office Hours

Friday Dec. 23 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday Dec. 26 - Closed
Wednesday Dec. 28 - 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday Dec. 30 - By appointment only
Monday Jan. 2 - Closed

Wishing everyone Happy Holidays and a fantastic 2017.

11/23/2016

Ladies, you may not want to look. Your favorite shoes maybe adding undue stress on the joints of your feet.

Stillettos, platforms, or flip-flops…which are the worst for your feet? Pictures show the hottest styles and illustrate how damage and foot pain can occur.

11/23/2016

Do you have sore feet? Plantar Fasciitis? Shin Splints

Custom Orthotics may be the answer to get you back on your feet

Book a 15-minute Complimentary Consultation with Dr. Ho to see if Orthotics are right for you.

Canada’s leading women’s health information website. The latest information, news, resources and research from Women\'s College Hospital experts.

11/23/2016

Snow has arrived so here are 4 quick tips for shoveling snow safely!

#1 Remember to bend your knees and not your back
#2 Push the snow aside whenever possible and minimize lifting
#3 It's not a race, shovel at the pace you can handle, smaller portions
#4 See your Chiropractor regularly to keep your back in good shape

Recent study analyzes seventeen years of emergency department visits due to snow shoveling.

09/21/2016

Back to School Health Tip #3

Play different sports or Specialize in one?
Experts and the research say that multi-sport participation before adolescence is the way to go.

THE BLOG When Should Your Young Athlete Specialize? 08/24/2015 09:56 am ET | Updated Aug 24, 2016 Dr. Jim Taylor Adjunct faculty, University of San Francisco This question torments every parent who wants to support their children's efforts as they pursue their own personal greatness in a sport. It i...

09/14/2016

Back to School Health Tip #2

Include Protein For Breakfast
Adding protein-rich foods to breakfast, especially eggs, has been shown to help adults and kids reduce hunger and calories consumed over the course of the day. Protein slows digestion and blunts your hunger more than other foods.

They're back (almost) - those frantic mornings you dash out the door to get kids to school and yourself to work on time. If you're among the 40 percent of Canadians who regularly skips breakfast to avoid being late, you could be sabotaging your memory, your strength at the gym, and your weight cont...

09/07/2016

Back to School Health Tip #1

Pack light. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the student's total body weight

Happy First Day of School!

When used correctly, backpacks can be a good way to carry the necessities of the school day. However backpacks that are too heavy or are worn incorrectly can cause problems for children and teenagers.

08/10/2016

Can Chiropractic treatment take you to peak performance? Speak with Dr. Ho to find out.

Home Athlete How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Usain Bolt How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Usain Bolt 41078 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter By Dr. Aaron Martin Usain Bolt has been declared the “fastest man in the world.” While this hasn’t always been technically tr...

07/28/2016

As you travel through the summer, the easiest thing to do is to grab a bite at the next fast food burger joint. My favorite is to make a stop at the local grocery store and pick up healthy snacks. Then just keep them at your hotel or vacation home. It'll save you $$ from buying junk food too. Bon Voyage!!

There's more to traveling with kids than packing a few extra snacks. Follow these tips for a healthy, happy and nourishing summer vacation.

07/06/2016

Are you tired and have pain or soreness but you don't know why? A recent study suggests that sufferers of chronic fatigue lack enough anti-inflammatory bacteria in their gut. Chronic fatigue can have symptoms like muscle pain and headaches.

For decades, doctors have been stymied by the question of what causes chronic fatigue syndrome. Characterized by extreme exhaustion that can't be alleviated no matter how much you sleep, the disorder has proven controversial in the past; its causes are so difficult to pinpoint that some scientists