Hypertension and why “white coat syndrome” is not benign
Julia Fountain ND NCMP Cardiovascular disease prevention comes down to keeping the body’s plumbing clear and the blood moving. When there’s a buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances on the artery walls, this leads to arteriosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries”. This plaque causes arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque can burst, […]
Osteopathic manual therapy and headaches
Ritu Kaushik, Registered Manual Osteopathic Practitioner Many headaches occur due to muscle tension and joint restriction.Osteopathy can help relieve pain through gentle manipulation of the muscles and joints in your neck and spine, as well as other areas that might be contributing to the problem. These include the upper back and shoulders. By correcting alignment […]