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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Apr 19, 20223 min read
How Much Sleep Do You Need? (Part 2)
Signs of Sleep Deprivation Common signs that you haven’t gotten enough sleep include: Feeling drowsy or falling asleep during the day,...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Apr 12, 20222 min read
How Much Sleep Do You Need? (Part 1)
How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Need? The amount of sleep a person needs depends on many things, including their age. In general: Infants...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Apr 5, 20223 min read
Surprising Reasons to Get More Sleep
A lack of sleep at night can make you cranky the next day. And over time, skimping on sleep can mess up more than just your morning mood....
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Mar 1, 20222 min read
7 Reasons to Stay Active
For many of us, reducing the spread of COVID-19 has meant long periods of isolation at home. This pandemic has disrupted our routines,...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Wearing Shoes Inside Is a Good Idea After All. Here’s Why…
Thanks to COVID-19, many of us have spent the better part of a year either barefoot or in slippers. When you work from home, can't leave...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jan 11, 20222 min read
What Does it Mean to Eat Clean?
The fundamentals of eating clean encourage you to consume more whole foods — such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Jan 4, 20222 min read
Welcome 2022!
Thao and I are starting the New Year with great gratitude and happiness. We are grateful to all of our wonderful patients, family, and...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Dec 28, 20214 min read
What Is Kinesiology Taping?
You may have noticed it on the arms and legs of your favorite professional and collegiate athletes. You may see it on people working out...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Chiropractic for Soft Tissue Therapy
When you think about going to the chiropractor, you might envision a chiropractic adjustment. In addition to the adjustment, your...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Dec 14, 20213 min read
What is the Difference Between a Sprain & a Strain?
If you’ve ever tried to define sprains and strains but can’t quite identify the difference between the two, you’re not alone. These two...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Dec 7, 20211 min read
Happy Holidays from Dr. Andre
Seasons greetings. 2021 is coming to a close, and I know that for many of you, it has been a difficult year. We had hoped to be on the...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 30, 20212 min read
Tips to Prevent Cold-Weather Injuries and Stay Healthy
With December approaching, we are constantly reminded about the coming festivities. Associated with these festive holidays are rapid...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Avoid Back Pain When Shoveling Snow
As the seasons start to turn, we sometimes forget things from the year before. In winter, we may underestimate the preparation needed to...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Stretching Exercises for Your Back
Knees to Chest Stretch Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on the back of your thighs...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 9, 20213 min read
Sprains & Strains – What’s the Difference?
A strain is an acute or chronic soft tissue injury caused by overstretching or tearing a muscle, tendon, or both, whereas a sprain is the...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Fall Yard Safety Tips
Fall is here and that means it's time to break out the rakes and leaf blowers for yard clean-up... which is prime time for muscle...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Back Health at Work
Does your job find you sitting most of the day? While sitting seems restful, staying in any one position for long periods of time can...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Oct 19, 20215 min read
Falls Prevention
Did you know that one in every three Canadians over age 65 will fall at least once in a year? Falls often have serious consequences such...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Oct 12, 20212 min read
Myths and Facts About Back Pain
It is easy to confuse myths and facts when it comes to back pain. Back pain is one of the most common health complaints today with 80...
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Dr. Andre Rodrigues
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Chiropractic Health Month
Each October, countries around the world celebrate World Spine Day on October 16th. October is recognized as Chiropractic Health Month....
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