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    The 7 Dangers of Hiking

    by  • September 28, 2010 • Blog • 0 Comments

    As the fall weather approaches, one of my favourite things to do is hike the vast array of trails that are available in this area. Hiking in the wilderness in Georgian Bay area can be an exhilarating experience with breathtaking views, but at times can present with many dangers. Some of the potential dangers associated [...]

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    Why are triathlons so much fun?

    by  • August 28, 2010 • Blog • 0 Comments

    My 2 older girls (4 and 6 yrs old) recently participated in the TRi KiDs Triathlon in Bracebridge. As we arrived, there were kids of all ages from 3 to 15. There was excitement in the air and everyone was happy as they set up their bikes and running shoes in the transition area. All [...]

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    May is Foot Health Awareness Month – May 2010

    by  • May 28, 2010 • Blog • 0 Comments

    May is World Foot Heath Awareness month and a time to give some serious thought to the most neglected part of your body. While it is one of the hardest working, we often don’t think too much about our feet.  Did you know that the average person spends approximately 4 hours on their feet daily [...]

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    Lost Sock Memorial Day and Mother’s Day – May 2010

    by  • May 28, 2010 • Blog • 0 Comments

    Today is Lost Sock Memorial Day. How many of you knew that? Only a chiropodist or podiatrist would know such a fact! It is one of those obscure holidays that acknowledges that you have a drawer full of unmatched socks. Were they eaten by the washer or the dryer? Each unmatched sock represents a missing [...]

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    The Long Term Effects of Improper Footwear

    by  • May 25, 2010 • Blog • 0 Comments

    If you have been diagnosed with a common foot problem, your child may develop this same problem as they get older. Prevention is something we can do earlier on as researchers have found that giving corrective support to children can significantly improve mature foot development. For children, feet can grow 1-3 sizes in less than [...]

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