Sue McCook, RMT

I will be retiring May 10, 2023!

Screening all new parents for depression is important, regardless of gender. Many non-birth parents struggle with the changing roles that come with the birth of their child, and should be supported through that process.

New fathers should be screened for postpartum depression, researchers say "Although many new dads experience depressive symptoms, few know how to identify the signs or talk about their struggles," one researcher said.

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Men! Build a habit of caring for your bodies and your brains, in whatever form that takes for you. Don’t wait for unbearable stress or pain. It doesn’t make you tougher, and it could potentially cut your lifespan.

Ever notice how many fewer men are into the self-care game compared to women? How often do you hear men chatting about the most recent buzz in healthcare, or about their most recent experience at a massage or acupuncture appointment?

Surely, health and wellness tips and practices are just as valuable to men as women - women just tend to be greater participants in the self-care game! It also doesn’t help that societal tradition and expectation of machismo is always looming. Personally, we think it’s time for a change. 🙌🏼

In honour of Men’s Health Week, we’re here to promote preventative health measures and male self-care practices. If that special “he” in your life isn’t well versed in said practices, we’re here to help!

We understand balancing career and family can be mentally and physically taxing, yet, not often shared. Stresses accumulate over time and can develop into some serious health complications. Guys, did you know simple breathing exercises can be a great stress management tool? Taking 5 to breathe can be major for body and mind. If you can’t pencil it in, schedule an hour in your week to receive treatment – most of our treatments are covered by insurance! Show up, relax and let us take care of the rest.

Ah, a male’s love for food. With the mayhem of life, it’s often men eat on the run, late at night, or lack experience in the kitchen which can lead to vulnerability with poor food choices. Know someone who may need food guidance? Send them to a Naturopathic Doctor or Holistic Nutritionist to help with meal planning or fill in the gaps they may have in their diets.

To all the men out there: health is a huge umbrella term that includes wellness checkups with the doctor, blood and cholesterol work and weight numbers however, there’s more to the equation. Emotional health, physical and emotional stressors are very common hurdles that DO NOT indicate weakness; we strongly believe these concerns should be addressed publicly and with health professionals. The importance of compassionate healthcare, self-care treatments, male friendships and peer support aren’t encouraged enough!

Including men in the wellness world is something we’re all about. It’s important to encourage men to have the confidence they need to take charge of their health and take better care of themselves.

Call our clinic or visit us online for all our modalities and appointment availabilities! 519-265-4005

Mother's Day is fast approaching. Give your mom a relaxing treat using the code "mothersday" when booking. Not only will your mom receive a wonderful gift, all the moms at Michael House, an amazing local charity, will too. With every Mother's Day booking we will be donating five dollars to Michael House to help all the moms in our community. Let's appreciate all moms, Guelph! Please like and share.