--- title: Knowledge Matters by BODiWORKS Institute (2) description: Integrative health topics (2) --- # Knowledge Matters Tags - All tags Authors - All authors - Ana Ferreira BSc. (RKin), Kinesiologist - Arvind Jandu - Cathy O'Leary OT REG (ONT) - Christian Ying Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, BODiWORKS Institute - Corey Evans, Executive Director BODiWORKS Institute - Corey Evans, Executive Director, Founder AGP & AMD - Danny Monck BA(Kin), RKin - Kim Banting, Holistic Nutritional Consultant, BODiWORKS Institute - Krista Znebel, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and the BODiWORKS Team - the BODiWORKS Institute team ** [ ![Five Early Signs your Child might Need Occupational Therapy](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/many%20kids.jpg?width=580&name=many%20kids.jpg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/five-early-signs-your-child-might-need-occupational-therapy) **Oct 27, 2025 12:10:49 PM ## [Five Early Signs your Child might Need Occupational Therapy](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/five-early-signs-your-child-might-need-occupational-therapy) As parents, we naturally want our children to thrive and reach their full potential. Sometimes, though, we notice little things that make us wonder if our child might need some extra support. The good news? Recognizing these early signs can be the first step toward helping your child develop the... by Cathy O'Leary OT REG (ONT) [ ![Gut health for persons with Autism; an introduction to Gut Dysbiosis](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cheerful%20kid%20having%20fun%20running%20on%20green%20summer%20meadow.jpeg?width=580&name=Cheerful%20kid%20having%20fun%20running%20on%20green%20summer%20meadow.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/gut-health-for-persons-with-autism) **Jul 30, 2025 5:27:26 PM ## [Gut health for persons with Autism; an introduction to Gut Dysbiosis](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/gut-health-for-persons-with-autism) The past 20years has seen a vast and increasing knowledge base regarding the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) and the place it has within our health. More specifically, research has concluded that moderate to severe imbalances within the MGBA (gut dysbiosis) causes gut gastrointestinal issues and... by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![The Inflammation Reset: Simple steps to combat chronic inflammation](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Carefree%20couple%20going%20on%20a%20bike%20ride%20on%20the%20beach%20on%20a%20bright%20but%20cool%20day.jpeg?width=580&name=Carefree%20couple%20going%20on%20a%20bike%20ride%20on%20the%20beach%20on%20a%20bright%20but%20cool%20day.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/the-inflammation-reset-simple-steps-to-combat-chronic-inflammation) **Jul 10, 2025 11:27:31 AM ## [The Inflammation Reset: Simple steps to combat chronic inflammation](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/the-inflammation-reset-simple-steps-to-combat-chronic-inflammation) What you choose to eat at every single meal directly influences the overall inflammatory load in your body. Luckily this means *that you have the choice every time you feed yourself* on if you’re going to provide nourishing, nutrient rich and anti-inflammatory foods to your body or not! by Krista Znebel, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and the BODiWORKS Team [ ![Exercising in the second half of life. Part1](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Retired%20couple%20with%20their%20bikes%20on%20the%20beach.jpeg?width=580&name=Retired%20couple%20with%20their%20bikes%20on%20the%20beach.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/exercising-in-the-second-half-of-life.-part1) **May 7, 2025 4:28:41 PM ## [Exercising in the second half of life. Part1](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/exercising-in-the-second-half-of-life.-part1) It may be obvious to us all that exercise is good for you. Some really enjoy exercise and others, not so much. We can revel in the idea that once was (in our 20’s), that we were fit and strong then, and feeling capable or sporting. In the second half of life, the recollection of that can seem like... by Corey Evans, Executive Director BODiWORKS Institute [ ![What drives compliance for neurodivergent children and adults?](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Compliance%20on%20Multicolor%20Puzzle%20on%20White%20Background..jpeg?width=580&name=Compliance%20on%20Multicolor%20Puzzle%20on%20White%20Background..jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/what-drives-compliance-for-neurodivergent-children-and-adults) **May 6, 2025 12:48:22 PM ## [What drives compliance for neurodivergent children and adults?](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/what-drives-compliance-for-neurodivergent-children-and-adults) What drives compliance for a child or adult with neurodivergent special needs? by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![The Food-Pain Connection](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young%20woman%20with%20hot%20water%20bottle%20on%20stomach%20on%20the%20bed.jpeg?width=580&name=Young%20woman%20with%20hot%20water%20bottle%20on%20stomach%20on%20the%20bed.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/the-food-pain-connection) **Apr 7, 2025 9:29:31 AM ## [The Food-Pain Connection](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/the-food-pain-connection) Pain, especially chronic can often be a trigger that motivates us to seek out advice or support.  Various physical therapies like those offered at BodiWorks can be a greatway to help strengthen areas of the body to help manage and reduce pain. However, when it comes to managing *chronic pain*... by Krista Znebel, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and the BODiWORKS Team [ ![5 Unique Reasons the Treadmill is an amazing tool](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20foot%20of%20woman%20on%20treadmill.jpeg?width=580&name=Digital%20composite%20of%20Highlighted%20foot%20of%20woman%20on%20treadmill.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/5-unique-reasons-for-the-treadmill) **Jan 10, 2025 4:21:05 PM ## [5 Unique Reasons the Treadmill is an amazing tool](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/5-unique-reasons-for-the-treadmill) When we think of the treadmill, what comes to mind first? by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![Understanding Scoliosis and Care](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Young%20man%20under%20pressure%20between%20two%20stone%20walls.jpeg?width=580&name=Young%20man%20under%20pressure%20between%20two%20stone%20walls.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/understanding-scoliosis-and-care) **Jan 8, 2025 3:12:55 PM ## [Understanding Scoliosis and Care](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/understanding-scoliosis-and-care) An individual can be assessed and diagnosed with scoliosis at any age. Although the majority of consideration is given to children and youth with spinal curvature or deformities. Scoliosis is definable as a lateral curvature of the spine over 10degrees. It is also a three-dimensional deformity of... by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![Keys to Growing and Developing Children](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Cute%20boy%20of%20school%20age%20lifting%20barbell%20above%20head.jpeg?width=580&name=Cute%20boy%20of%20school%20age%20lifting%20barbell%20above%20head.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/growing-and-developing-children-0) **Aug 30, 2024 3:44:26 PM ## [Keys to Growing and Developing Children](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/growing-and-developing-children-0) ***Why is Motor Skills Development so important?*** All children have rapid changes in development in their CNS (Central Nervous System) as they age. Most particular; children who are challenged with various neuromotor and/or communicative disorders develop differently and require specific assistance to... by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![Autoimmune conditions and Exercise](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Carefree%20couple%20going%20on%20a%20bike%20ride%20on%20the%20beach%20on%20a%20bright%20but%20cool%20day.jpeg?width=580&name=Carefree%20couple%20going%20on%20a%20bike%20ride%20on%20the%20beach%20on%20a%20bright%20but%20cool%20day.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/autoimmune-conditions-and-exercise) **Jul 30, 2024 4:27:40 PM ## [Autoimmune conditions and Exercise](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/autoimmune-conditions-and-exercise) **How is exercise helpful for your autoimmune condition and overall wellbeing?** by the BODiWORKS Institute team - [**](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog) - [1](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog) - 2 - [3](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/3) - [4](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/4) - [5](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/5) - [6](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/6) - [...](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/7) - [7](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/7) - [**](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/3) ### Subscribe today For weekly special offers and new updates!