If we’ve chatted about metabolism changing with age, you’ll know that the topic of insulin regulation and carbohydrate load in the diet dominates the conversation. If we haven’t had this conversation before, this is the blog version: Metabolism is regulated by hormones. Most of our hormones decline with age, except one. And that’s insulin –…
You do not have to have foot pain to necessitate the use of custom foot orthotics. In cases where there are foot symptoms, an evaluation would focus primarily on foot biomechanics. However, there is always the potential link to some other area of imbalance or dysfunction that can lead to foot problems. Take for example…
Radon is a radioactive gas released from the decay of naturally occurring uranium in the soil. It’s naturally present in the earth under your home, and enters through cracks, or around pipes and drains. Radon gas is heavier than air and concentrates in the lower level of your home. It has no taste, colour or…
There are thousands of studies accumulating in the scientific literature about the toll of lockdowns on the mental and physical health of our global community. While some have found a way to thrive in this environment, many are struggling. As I’ve been delving into the literature from around the world, I realize the effects of…
Dr. Amelia Fratnik, DC So this pandemic situation has created another boom in patients complaining of pain in their neck, shoulders and upper back in particular due to the increased use of technology devices or laptop computers while isolating, studying, or working from home. This doesn’t mean that you or your family members necessarily need…