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I finally had my daughter tested for food allergies at a clinic in St. Jovite. Since she was little, she would have a bit of a rash, eczema, and itching reaction after eating certain nuts. It was [...]

The principal function of the large intestine consists of absorbing water and food residues and transforming them into waste. The lining of the large intestine secretes a mucus which lubricates [...]

Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance. It causes spontaneous episodes of vertigo – a sensation of a spinning motion – along with fluctuating hearing [...]

Wow! I thought last year was bad for colds and the flu, but it’s either a case of selective memory or this year has been even worse. I guess I should clarify because I have seen many sick [...]

One of the things acupuncture is best known for, besides treating back pain and sciatica, is its ability to lower inflammation. In my clinic, I often receive referrals from chiropractors and [...]

Ah yes, winter is quickly approaching. The air is getting cooler, the snow will soon be falling, and, unfortunately, colds and infections will become more common. Luckily, there are many ways to [...]

This month, as fall is upon us and winter is quickly approaching, I would like to write about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression and a debilitating problem that [...]

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called the silent killer. Many people ignore the fact that they have high blood pressure because it generally has no other apparent symptoms. The [...]

As its name suggests, macular degeneration results from the degeneration of the macula, which is a small zone of the retina at the back of the eye near the optical nerve. It is this part of the [...]

My daughter suffers from motion sickness. Thus during our recent trip where we took planes, boats, trains, and jam-packed buses and minivans for extended periods of time, it was important to keep [...]