Menopause Hormone Therapy – What does it help with?
Julia Fountain ND, NCMP Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) refers to hormones (estrogen and/or progesterone) prescribed to women to help alleviate symptoms associated with peri- and post-menopause. The decision to use hormone therapy is dependent on assessing risk vs benefit. There is shared decision making between a woman and her prescribing clinician (MD, ND or Nurse […]
Perimenopause Online Group Program
Julia Fountain ND NCMP Perimenopause can feel like a runaway train. What if I told you there was a course you could take that would allow you to enter and experience perimenopause and midlife with eyes wide open, knowing your options, knowing how to find relief, and not feel alone with google trying to figure […]
What is Active Release Technique (ART)?
Dr. Amelia Fratnik, DC Active Release Technique is a soft tissue treatment system that effectively addresses disorders involving muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Conditions such as headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many issues that can […]
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, […]
Getting Our Skeletons Out of the Closet: Shining the Light on Bone Health
Bones are a big deal. Fractures, particularly of the hip and spine, can have devastating consequences for both lifespan and healthspan. Consider these statistics from Osteoporosis Canada: Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined. Over 80% of all fractures over the age of 50 are associated with osteoporosis […]