The Posture Clinic

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧!

Now that summer is over and the fourth wave appears to be stabilizing, how are you adjusting to your fall schedule? Earlier this past spring when we were subjected to the perils of the turbulent pandemic third wave, there was an enormous influx of media attention and support for mental illnesses.

The cumulative toll Covid 19 had taken on individuals was marked by surges in cases of anxiety, depression, stress and even su***de. Numerous help resources were made available online. In addition. media programs featured tips and strategies to assist in coping with mental illnesses that the protracted pandemic mandates had triggered.

Since then, unfortunately, current statistics have revealed that only 44.8% of the population suffering from mental illness have actually sought out any form of treatment.

Why are over half of mental health sufferers abstaining from pursuing available treatment even when many services are offered for free?

One possible reason lies in the ongoing stigma associated with the mental illness diagnosis itself. Even though there have been numerous global strides in research, public opinion remains dubious. When it comes to the understanding and acceptance of medical illness as a common neutral health disorder, many still regard the classification with shame, guilt and self pity.

Is there a prospective solution for this? Perhaps it lies in the reframing and shifting in perspective of how mental illness is perceived. We now know that most of these illnesses are manifested by imbalances and interference in brain signals. With greater neuroscience research unveiling the remarkable capacity for neuroplasticity in brain function, the emergence of positive changes in brain health are more possible than ever. This hopeful revelation allows for a more favourable model of change.

Instead of combating mental illness, we shift the directive to enhancing brain health. After all, we neutrally accept the notion of oral hygiene and dental care. We place great emphasis on our cardiovascular health. If we can invoke the deliberate initiative and design to care for our teeth and hearts, 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦?

Perhaps it's because we've been conditioned to believe that our brains are fixed once we reach adulthood. Not true! The revelations of neuro-plasticity suggest that positive brain changes are within our control and can be achieved throughout our lifetime. The secret lies in the understanding, motivation and design. Rather than rely only on quick fix medications to neutralize mental illness and aging advancement, 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘬𝘦𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴?

Please join me in part 1 of today's blog as I examine the 7 tenets of brain plasticity while proposing prospective strategies to optimize brain health.

Understanding brain plasticity. The science behind brain health. Get ready to train your brain! - askdrbahar The fundamental idea that the brain is a fixed organ is a common misperception. It has been interpreted as unalterable as long as the old proverb, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” has been around. It’s an old idiom that actually has translated equivalents in other languages such as Fr...

𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗥𝗦 . 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟴 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 & 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘁.
How has your week been going so far? After a few short weeks of getting through another election and back to a fall, school groove, it feels like summer ended months ago. With the weather cooling down and the days getting shorter, it's time to think about shifting activities to a fall season. The thought of hibernating through a long winter after months of the prior covid mandated stay at home orders is a dismal prospect. It almost feels like a PTSD scenario with the thought of returning to in-home living.

However, it's important to remember that the situation is not the same as last year. The 4th wave is not nearly as dire as prior waves, and despite continued high case counts , the severity of the conditions in hospitals and in the work communities remains stable.

There is no need to limit lifestyles to the home front just because the season changes. One of the most important benefits to keeping an active lifestyle is how it helps manage chronic pain problems. They say that good health is everything and if you ever have suffered from chronic pain, you can relate to the truth of that sentiment. There is nothing more disheartening than having your leisure time, sleep, productivity, vacation, personal training or hobby stifled because of pain.

Chronic pain is not only physically debilitating, but it also manifests in psychological turmoil. It leads to heightened stress, irritability, agitation, lowered tolerance thresholds and a generally hopeless mindset.

There are many quick fix options to combat chronic pain. These include over the counter pain meds, potions, alcohol and anti-inflammatories. There are also a plethora of gadgets and devices sold online that boast instant relief. However if the source of the pain is organic and beyond control of elimination, then you should consider measures that are longer lasting and transcend the novelty factor of a new cure all.

In other words, cultivating consistent habits that serve to combat pain daily. Rather than rely on a short lived gimmicky tool, consider sustainable organic measures that can be integrated into your lifestyle permanently. Please join me in today's blog as I uncover 8 reliable strategies to effectively reduce pain consistently and permit you to maintain your chosen active lifestyle.

CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS . Here are the top 8 lifestyle habits to help control & manage it. - askdrbahar Augusten Burroughs wrote, ” When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.” This quote was taken from his memoir book entitled Dry. I have often been fascinated with peers of my own age who have gained profound insight through their...

𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬? 𝐍𝐨. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭

I hope that you enjoyed the civic long weekend. As this marks the halfway point of summer, it's usually a good time for me to reflect. The weather has been great. I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed almost all the summer activities that I typically participated in per-pandemic. This includes camping, dining in and outdoors, getting my hair and beard trimmed, and even going to a movie.

It's hard to believe how much the province has rebounded in the past 6 weeks. Hair salons saw an initial surge of over 500% in business , while consumer spending has been up over 21% this past quarter. With continued easing of restrictions looming and the promise of a full, albeit slightly modified, return to school in September, the post pandemic future prospects are very encouraging. Ontario may have got off to a slow vaccination start, but the latest statistics indicate that we will be at the global forefront in fully vaccinated populations by the fall.

With the promise of positive social and economic futures in place, is it possible to acknowledge that the country is finally in a state of healing? I am often reminded of that overused cliche," Time heals all wounds." Does this saying really apply to the wounds, sorrows and strife that most of us have endured during the course of the past 17 months? There is some basic truth to the fact that with the chronological passage of time comes a fading of acute pain and unpleasant, stressful memories. However, there are some wounds that linger on irrespective of the clock ticking forward.

Why does that happen?

Why are some wounds immune to our natural innate healing powers?

The answer comes from exploring the nature of our wounds and our coping mindset.. Time may not heal all wounds, but time has a greater probability of healing CLOSED wounds.

Please join me in today's blog as I examine the concept of lingering, unresolved vs closed wounds and some helpful strategies on how to make the shift.

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