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,…
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…
From the Kitchen of Dr. Nicole Makes: 12 servings 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup of chocolate protein powder (I use Designs for Health PurePaleo) 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 tbsp chia seeds ½ cup plain tahini 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 3 tbsps raw coconut oil ¼ tsp sea salt 3 tbsp dark…
Dr. Amelia Fratnik, Chiropractor Ah yes! It’s that time of year that many people consider “getting away” or travel to see family over the holidays. It’s also that time when chiropractors see many patients coming in with neck, shoulder, or back pain after straining their joints and muscles due to improper lifting and carrying of…
By Tyler Shippel, ND CISSN As respiratory illnesses are in the air and more people seem to be feeling under the weather, it may seem like a good idea to hunker down inside and wait out the winter. Remembering the wise words of our elders, “don’t stay out in the cold as you’ll come…