Movement & Lifestyle
Arthritis
Arthritis Society of Canada
Exercise and movement advice for people with arthritis from the Arthritis Society of Canada. Learn about yoga, walking, golf, tai chi, and other exercises that help you live well and flourish when living with arthritis. Resources, articles and video available.
Check out this great video from the Arthritis Society of Canada: Yoga for Arthritis Episode 1 Introduction to Breathing and Supporting Props.
Chronic pain
Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute
The Toronto Academic Pain and Medicine Institute (TAPMI) is an alliance of Toronto hospitals that specialize in multidisciplinary care for people experiencing chronic pain. Patients can be referred to their teams or access info and resources online including the benefits of active management, self-management programs, the power over pain portal and webinars.
FiBromyalgia
Fibromyalgia on Arthritis Society of Canada
Suggests for movement, sleep and lifestyle to self-manage and treat fibromyalgia from the Arthritis Society of Canada. Information on sleep, types of movement, eating, meditation and complementary therapies that can help to reduce pain and improve movement and quality of life.
Understanding Fibromyalgia
The Fibromyalgia Association of Canada provides good an introductory overview of fibromyalgia with causes and treatments, self-management strategies, facts and fictions. There are many videos and links to resources for education and advocacy, pain clinics, support groups, a library and recommended books.
FM on Health Link BC
Health Link British Columbia provides an excellent page on fibromyalgia with an overview of the self-care and treatment suggestions and a description of the benefits of self-management including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), stress management and relaxation, movement, and massage therapy.
FM on TAPMI
The Toronto Academic Pain and Medicine Institute (TAPMI) is an alliance of Toronto hospitals that specialize in multidisciplinary care for people experiencing chronic pain. Their focus pages on fibromyalgia provide suggestions for self-management, movement and exercise, counselling, and successful treatment options.
Fitness & Recreation Centres
Campbellford Curling, Racquet & Fitness Club
Weight room, fitness classes, curling and racquet sports at the Campbellford District Curling and Racquet Club. Facilities include locker rooms with saunas and steam rooms. Squash league and Curling leagues. Adult, student and youth membership rates available.
Community Care Northumberland
Programs and services to support physical, social and safety needs of Northumberland County residents. Programs include exercise/movement classes, stretching and relaxation, falls prevention classes and social groups and workshops such as cooking, painting and journal writing.
Hastings Field House
A multi-purpose field court sports court for tennis, pickle ball, tennis, volleyball, basketball and more. The indoor turf field hosts soccer, lacrosse, softball, boot camp and fitness classes along with a driving range. The indoor track for runners and walkers changes direction daily. Memberships, drop-in and rental fees available.
Heart Health & Exercise
Benefits of Activity for Heart Health
Check out the benefits of movement and physical activity for heart health. Heart & Stroke Canada give a great overview of why and how to move to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke no matter how old you are. It's possible to see benefits of increased physical activity within the first week!
Cardiovascular Rehab
If you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease or currently have a cardiovascular condition, then cardiovascular rehab is for you. The Central East Cardiovascular Rehab service gets you on track to better heart health. Services are free of charge and include The Six-Month Core Program, Heart Failure Enhancement Program, and Alumni Services. Programs help you have the best quality of life through supervised exercise, education and guided lifestyle change.
Cardiovascular Rehab Online
If you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease or currently have a cardiovascular condition, then cardiovascular rehab is for you. The Central East Cardiovascular Rehab service offers Heart@Home - virtual cardiovascular rehabilitation to help you learn about everyday movement and lifestyle changes. Access to free online classes, education, and resources right from your home. Online classes, live events, a YouTube Channel and downloadable content are free. All you need is a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer.
Meditation, relaxation & Healing
Forest Bathing
Forest bathing, forest therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, was developed in Japan in the 1980s. There is a large amount of scientific evidence surrounding the health benefits of spending time in nature. The idea is that when we spend time in a natural setting, especially under the canopy of a forest, we experience rejuvenating benefits to the mind, body and spirit. Take a look at Ontario Parks Healing in the forest: a guide to forest bathing for more info.
Manage Your Stress
Check out Heart & Stroke Canada's advice for stress management. There is no single way to cope with stress that works for all people. Read HSCs tips for figuring out what your stressors are, thinking about your expectations and goals, and exploring coping skills that interest you and that might work in your life. There's lots of great info here on relaxation exercises, physical activity, breathing, meditation, diet, rest and goal setting.
Meditation
Check out UCLA Health's free guided meditations. Meditations range from 3 to 20 minutes and are available in 18 languages (including ASL) centred around a variety of topics from Short Body Scan to Working With Difficulties. Meditations can be streamed directly from the website or can be downloaded via the UCLA Mindful App or by following their Podcast Hammer. Written transcripts are also available for each meditation. All meditations are free.
Movement
Movement and Exercise: A Pillar of Health
There is an overwhelming amount of evidence that recognizes physical activity as a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Being physically active can improve health outcomes in all individuals – regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. For this reason, consistent physical activity is an effective way to optimize health and well-being. Check out Stanford Lifestyle Medical Program info on movement with tips for getting moving and preserving brain health.
Physical Activity for Adults over age 65
Physical activity plays an important role in your health, well-being and quality of life. Health Canada provides tips to help you improve and maintain your health by being physically active every day.
24 Hour Movement Guidelines of Canada
The Whole Day Matters. Canada’s first ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults offers clear direction on what a healthy 24 hours looks like for Canadian adults aged 18-64 years and 65 years or older. These guidelines are unique because they don’t just focus on a single movement, but instead look at how physical activity, inactive time, and sleep combine to impact our health. These guidelines are provided by The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).
Osteoporosis
Too Fit to Fall or Fracture
This one page guide is packed with useful information to get you started thinking about ways you can safely and effectively exercise. See what the experts recommend along with real life examples of what you can do and what you should avoid. Provided by the Osteoporosis Society of Canada.
Too Fit to Fracture
Download a free copy of "Managing Osteoporosis through Exercise". This booklet includes information on strength training, balance exercises and aerobic activity; interactive tools for getting started; tips for addressing barriers to exercise; and ways to move safely during everyday activities to avoid the risk of falls or spine fractures. Provided by the Osteoporosis Society of Canada.
Exercise & Osteoporosis Video Series
Osteoporosis Canada has developed a video series on exercise and osteoporosis in partnership with the University of Waterloo and Geriatric Education and Research in Aging Sciences Centre which provides ideas for safe and effective exercise and physical activity. The video series tells the stories of four very different people with osteoporosis and showing you their innovative solutions to keep healthy and active.
Sleep
Getting a Good Nights Sleep
Sleep problems are common. One in four people have problems with sleep. This can include trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, early morning waking, sleeping too much, or restless or unsatisfying sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep can improve your mental well-being and your physical health. Anxiety Canada provides a great overview of easy things you can do at home to improve sleep.
Sleep & Chronic Pain
People who suffer from chronic pain know firsthand how difficult it can be to get a good night’s sleep. Sleep affects pain, and pain affects sleep. Many people find that chronic pain can be reduced or alleviated by a better night’s sleep. For those living with chronic pain, prioritizing sleep may be a key component in the path to recovery. Check out the Sleep Foundation's recommendations for better sleep if you have chronic pain.
Sleep & Menopause/Peri-Menopause
As many as 46% of women have sleep difficulties in the years leading up to menopause. Following menopause, over half of women have trouble sleeping. Understanding how peri-menopause and menopause affect sleep is the first step to finding solutions and getting better sleep. Read the Sleep Foundation's recommendations for improving sleep during peri-menopause and menopause.
Sleep On It
We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping! Sleep is a fundamental human need, but more than half of Canadians report that they cut back on sleep when they need more time to get things done during the day. Sleep is a valuable ally for physical and psychological health and the prevention of health problems and is considered a critical determinant of health. Sleep On It is a Canadian public health campaign about sleep. Excellent information in both English and French for people of all ages including children, teens, young adults and older adults. Focused information for people who work shifts and for children and parents of children with neuro developmental disorders such as ADHD, autism spectrum and fetal alcohol syndrome.
Sleep in Pregnancy & New Parenthood
Are you pregnant or a new parent and wondering if you will ever sleep through the night again? You are not alone! Becoming a parent comes with many challenges including sleep deprivation both during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Check out the Sleep On It Canada page for tips on improving sleep during pregnancy and new parenthood.
Sleeping Better
Most adults do best when they get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each day. Sleep gives your brain time to grow and repair cells and rebuild your energy. Lack of sleep over time can cause sleep deprivation, or sleep debt. This affects your energy and mood. It's also linked with conditions like diabetes, obesity, and depression and heart disease. HealthLink BC provides a great overview on how to sleep better and reduce your risk of illness and disease.
Sleep Diary
Demystify your sleep and find solutions! Sleep on It Canada provides this sleep diary so you can track how long you sleep, sleep quality, and your lifestyle and habits around sleeping. Sleep diaries are intended for short-term tracking to figure out where there is room for improvement to get you better and more restorative sleep.
Home Blood Pressure log
Use this blood pressure (BP) log from Hypertension Canada to record your BP at home for the most accurate readings. See how different foods and activities affect your BP. Bring the log to your appointments so our health care team can get an accurate picture of your real BP readings. To read more about ways to lower your blood pressure, visit our Healthy Lifestyle section and read about Healthy Eating & Healthy Movement & Lifestyles.
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