Walking to Reduce Lower Back Pain Recurrence
By Dr. Amelia Fratnik, B.Sc., D.C., ART Now that the great summer weather is here, it’s time to get outside for some fresh air and a walk! Did you know that 70% of individuals will have a recurrence of low back pain within 12 months of an episode? (1) For those of you who have […]
What is anxiety?
Ritu Kaushik, DOMP, Manual Osteopath It’s natural to experience anxiety at certain times in your life: when you have an interview, start a new job, start school, or go on a date, for example. Anxiety is your body’s way of responding to stress, and varies in intensity from person to person and from situation to […]
Oral Allergy Syndrome – The Food Reaction Related to Seasonal Allergies
Julia Fountain ND MSCP Have you noticed that certain fruits, like apple, kiwi, cherries, or vegetables like celery make your lips or mouth itch? This can be a form of food allergy related to seasonal pollens, called oral allergy syndrome (OAS) There are protein molecules (antigens) in certain foods that look structurally similar to the […]