Dynamic Wellness with Denah

11/26/2025

So much scientific evidence to support not giving our kids sugar in the first few years, limiting/avoiding screens, extended rear-facing, etc. But these practices are often looked down on or seen as being too "extreme"
Definitely not judging those who choose to do these things with their kids, but let's start educating ourselves before we judge the parents who do try to limit these things!

Studies have revealed that limited sugar in a baby’s first two years of life significantly reduces the long-term risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes (by up to 35%) and high blood pressure (by up to 20%).

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life-from conception through the first two years of life-is a crucial period for rapid development of the brain, metabolism and learning.

Early high sugar intake can change how the body metabolizes food, leading to increased fat storage, which contributes to obesity and related disease.

Excessive exposure to sugar in the first two years (even in the womb) can lead to metabolic changes that predispose a child to obesity and other metabolic disorders later in life.

Also, the taste buds and preferences are developed in the first few years of life. Consuming a lot of sugar early on can create a lasting preference for sweet foods, making it more difficult to consume a healthy diet in adulthood.

To help, parents can be mindful once the baby arrives and focus on keeping the child’s sugar intake low, especially during the first two years and opt for sugars found naturally in whole foods like fruits, which also provide fiber and other nutrients rather than added sugars.

PMID: 39480913

See also: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/early-life-sugar-intake-affects-chronic-disease-risk

10/22/2025

It's Massage Therapy Awareness Week!

Massage therapy is so much more than rubbing someone's muscles and relieving tension.

It's pain management.
It's giving someone back their mobility and freedom.
It's cheering them on and helping them make change .
It's listening to their stories and stressors.
It's giving them hope when they have none left.

It's a life changing career. It's hard, daunting, exhausting and so rewarding. After almost a decade in this profession, I can honestly say it is the kind of career that makes you feel like what you do matters.
Here's to all my fellow RMTs out there giving your all and doing your best - I see you!

09/15/2025

Hey all! It's come to my attention that my account has unfortunately been compromised and someone is using my posts and photos and pretending to be me.

It makes me absolutely sick to think about, as they have used a photo of my child. Unfortunately, they've blocked me so I can't report them myself but if you could all do me a solid and report them, I would be forever grateful!

I've certainly learned my lesson to not share photos I wouldn't want cloned and will not be posting family photos anymore.

If you could report them and share this so more people can see to report them as well, that would be amazing. I appreciate you all for helping me with this! ❤️

09/11/2025

Sitting all day is the new smoking! 😱 These 6 exercises counteract desk work:
EXERCISE 1: Neck Releases (every hour)

- Gentle side bends (15 sec)
- Chin tucks (10 reps)
- Shoulder blade squeezes

EXERCISE 2: Seated Spinal Twists

- Rotate left/right holding chair
- 10 reps each direction
- Feel gentle stretch

EXERCISE 3: Hip Flexor Stretches

- Step back in lunge position
- 30 seconds each leg
- Feel stretch in front of hip

EXERCISE 4: Calf Raises

- Rise on toes, hold 2 seconds
- 15-20 reps
- Boost circulation

EXERCISE 5: Desk Marching

- Lift knees alternately
- 30 seconds to 1 minute
- Gets blood moving

EXERCISE 6: Deep Breathing

- Hand on chest, hand on belly
- 1 minute reset
- Mental and physical refresh

Try one right now - which feels best? ⏰

09/02/2025

❗️Please sign to help us hopefully get rid of GST/HST that massage therapists are still required to charge❗️

Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are licensed and government-regulated health professionals, just like chiropractors, naturopaths, and acupuncturists. But there’s ONE big difference: RMTs still have to charge GST/HST—others don’t!

Massage therapy is a recognized medical treatment, covered by insurance and used to treat real health issues—not a luxury. Taxing it unfairly raises costs for patients and creates barriers to care and treat others.

This isn’t just about helping RMTs—it’s about making healthcare more affordable and fair for everyone!
Ending the tax on RMT services will:

-Lower costs for patients
-Remove unfair double standards
-Help more people access the care they need

We call on the Government of Canada to remove GST/HST from RMT services and support equal treatment in healthcare.

We also call on YOU NOW while scrolling, take a moment to stop the governments outrageous taxing and make treatments and helping your community more important.. all it takes to fill out is general understanding of technology (clicking, scrolling, reading), 4 clicks in 2 minutes.

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06/13/2025

Are you seeing patients caught in the trap of "V.O.M.I.T."?
(Victim of Medical Imaging Technology)

Before they convince you they’re “broken,” help them consider the bigger picture.

Many people living pain free have the following findings on imaging:

✅ Backs
80% have bulging discs
38% have two or more bulging discs
20% to 57% have spinal degeneration

✅ Shoulders
34% have rotator cuff tears
54% of people over 60 have rotator cuff tears
96% have shoulder abnormalities

✅ Hips
69% have labral tears
24% have chondral defects
13% have labral or paralabral cysts
11% have acetabular bone edema
11% have rim fractures
20% have osseous bumps
22% have fibrocystic changes at the head and neck junction

“Bad” imaging is common and often poorly correlated with pain.
Let’s help patients see beyond the scan.

05/28/2025

Saw this on a RAPID page and had to share 🤣🤣

YES I do work the orbital bones but NO this is not how I do it 🫣

05/26/2025

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKHXAvJuL-f/

05/21/2025