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…
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,…
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…
Have you ever 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 protein molecules in…
Ingredients ½ white potato, cubed 1 ear of yellow sweet corn, husked ¼ red onion, diced ¼ cup black beans, washed and drained 4-5 grape or cherry tomatoes 1 egg, hardboiled and sliced ½ cup spinach ½ cup mixed greens (baby lettuce, red romaine, etc) Dairy Free Ranch (makes 8 servings) 1 cup vegan mayo…