August 2025 & Walking for Health
Updates
Here we are in August! July was a busy month with holidays, fun and of course caring for our patients. Dr. Leguard’s recent trip to Newfoundland was a huge success. Her favourite activities were whale and puffin watching and hiking.
A huge shout-out to Carleigh and Dr. Johnston’s children for their amazing Lemon-Aid Stand fundraiser. Roger, Delores, Alexandria and Isla have promising futures in sales as they raised $317 for the Northumberland Hills Hospital!
Dr. Hubbel had an exciting day on July 18 as he was interviewed by Brian Read at the Rotary club meeting. Dr. H is a past-president of the Cobourg Rotary club and he spoke of his early life, chiropractic practice, and his involvement in many community events over the past 51 years as a Rotarian. Fellow Rotarians and all of Dr. H’s family thoroughly enjoyed the interview. As a grand finale, Dr. Johnston and Dr. Leguard answered a few questions about Dr. H’s mentorship in the practice and their roles in Rotary.
You’ll notice over the next few weeks that some of our staff will be taking a well-deserved break. We will still work to make the office run efficiently and someone will always be available to help you.
Dr. Johnston will be on vacation from July 28 - August 1
Dr. Leguard will be away from August 18 - August 22
Please plan accordingly for any appointments or follow-ups during that time.
August will bring some reasons to celebrate. Julie’s 5-year work anniversary is on August 4, and Carleigh’s 5-year anniversary is on August 12. Their hard work and dedication have made a huge impact on our team, and we’re so grateful to have them with us.
Julie will be celebrating her birthday on August 15. We hope Julie enjoys her special day!
We do have some exciting Hubbel-Leguard family news to share! Ainsley and Isaac (Clapp) are now engaged and are planning to marry next summer. Of course, Grandpa Dr. Hubbel thought they may be rushing into it as they’ve only dated for 10 years, but he was only kidding.
Walking for Health
Do you ever wonder why your chiropractor always asks about your activity levels? Not only does it tell us about your musculoskeletal health, but it tells us a lot about your metabolic health. In fact, a 2022 study shows that walking for just 2 to 5 minutes after a meal can help manage blood sugar levels. While standing also has benefits, walking was found to be more effective in lowering glucose levels—by 17.01% compared to sitting for prolonged periods. The study suggests that standing or walking breaks throughout the day, especially after meals, can help regulate blood sugar and insulin.
Walking after meals can help to prevent rapid spikes and drops in blood sugar, which are linked to an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. The research indicates that your glucose levels tend to rise within 60 to 90 minutes after eating, so it’s important to move soon after finishing a meal. Movement helps muscles absorb glucose, reducing blood sugar levels.
For broader health benefits, the CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week, which can lower the risk of death by 33%. This can be achieved by doing just 21 minutes of physical activity each day.
Studies show that even short periods of walking can be beneficial to your health. Setting an alarm for every 20 or 30 minutes to get up and walk around the house or the block will be an effective way to improve your health. Developing habits to take a break from sitting will have long-term benefits. Additionally, seeing your chiropractor regularly will help you feel comfortable being more active. If you have questions about how to increase your activity levels, speak to one of our doctors.
References: https://rdcu.be/eyd7k https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01649-4
Summer Safety Reminders
Keeping an extra eye on your child during these fun summer months will help keep them safe and healthy. Remember all bodies of water pose a risk, and when swimming with your child, keep them within an arm’s length. In big bodies of water, a life jacket, especially one that keeps your child’s head above water, is a must.
Biking with a helmet prevents head injuries and using bike paths instead of the road is best.
Trampolines are the biggest risk activity for children. If your child is using a trampoline, be careful not to have it close to any structures and don’t have more than one person jumping at a time.
We are always here to help with any injuries, but prevention is always the best.
