Thank you for making our open house such an outstanding success! And congratulations to our draw prize winners, Holly Mitchell, Diana Reyers, and Elaine Koshowski!
If you missed our event and are still hoping to meet some of our practitioners one-on-one, please give us a call to schedule a complimentary 15-minute introductory appointment.
| May 10, 2012 | ||
| 3:00 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
Thursday, May 10th, 3:00 to 7:00
We’re gearing up for another fantastic Open House to welcome newcomers and greet familiar faces. Please join us for draw prizes, chair massages, demonstrations, tours, refreshments, and a lot of fun!
Please help us spread the news by downloading and sharing our poster: kihc_openhousemay2012.pdf
| May 23, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:45 pm |
Too Much Energy (hyper, jittery)? Too Little Energy (tired, stressed, depressed)?
Find out what is involved in balancing your body’s energy system and overall health. Learn simple but effective movements you can do anywhere without any equipment, even in small spaces (like the office!) Gain a physiological
understanding of the body and how it works to regulate our energy balance and how we undermine/ignore/or don’t know how to listen to it - and how to get that back!
Carol Belanger, BA, RM & Dr. Christina Vlahopoulos, ND
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
7:05-8:15pm
Cost $20
Take advantage of the upcoming season to put some new habits into place towards a more healthy you! Now is the time with the season change to gain some new ideas to incorporate. Spring brings better weather, more sunshine and a different work environment - there’s more spring in our step. You will work towards a healthier, happier, more energetic and more relaxed lifestyle.
A healthy weight and a healthy energy level are related. If we use this to our advantage, we can begin to make changes that will last all summer into fall. We’ll feel more energized and enjoy our summer more. Here is some information, movements and techniques to get you on your way.
Please download this pdf we’ve created about Lyme disease symptoms, testing, and treatment options: Lyme Disease in Kingston
You can view our entire Lyme Disease in Kingston online e-newsletter, here.
~ Dr. Sonya Nobbe, ND
Understanding tick-borne diseases is not usually on our summer priority list, but times are changing. Ticks infected with Lyme disease-causing bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) are present in Kingston and pose a risk for contraction of serious chronic illness. The Chief Medical Officer of Health in Ontario acknowledges that Lyme disease cases and the number of black-legged ticks that carry the illness are increasing. The illness cannot be diagnosed with lab testing alone and since symptoms vary widely between people, acquiring proper medical help can be difficult. Consequently, prevention and early treatment even before symptoms appear, is critical.
Ticks in Ontario that carry infections are usually reddish brown, 3 to 5mm small, live in wooded areas, and are active from early Spring to late Fall. Infected ticks may transmit bacteria to people through a bite, though most people exposed to these bacteria never contract a disease. Please see below for our Prevention Guidelines for more information on detecting and treating tick bites.
Many of the symptoms health practitioners are taught to look for, such as a non-itchy “bulls-eye” rash, may actually only occur in less than 50% of people with Lyme disease. The high variability of symptoms mimics many other diseases, including Multiple Sclerosis, Bipolar disorder, arthritis, and Fibromyalgia. The great variability may be explained by the bug’s suppression of the immune system, which allows inflammation or other chronic infections to attack the body according to the person’s individual genetic, lifestyle, and environmental exposure history. This change in immune function may also be why people with Lyme disease often develop additional chronic illnesses, including depression, thyroid conditions, and possibly Alzheimer’s or Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Read the rest of this entry »
Prevention and quick diagnosis are critical! Here are some things to keep in mind this summer:
1. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved clothing with pants tucked into socks, when outdoors in tall grasses and wooded areas so that ticks are more visible.
2. DEET is a proven tick repellant. Lemon eucalyptus extract may also be an effective tick repellant and safer for chemically sensitive individuals.
3. If you find a tick attached to your skin, gently remove it with a pair of tweezers (by the head and as close to the skin as possible without squeezing its body), and apply antiseptic to the bite. Do not use heat or chemicals to remove the tick. Secure the tick in a container, zip-lock bag, or tape it to a card, write the date and location of the bite, and take it to public health for Lyme bacteria testing.
4. Public Health advises that infection will not occur if you remove the tick within 20 to 24 hours, though research is conflicting so please check yourself, children, and pets, frequently during outdoor activities, including gardening, hiking, hunting, etc. Read the rest of this entry »
Dr. Sonya Nobbe, ND
Some of you may have viewed a CBC television report discussing food allergy testing, including IgG food intolerance testing that many NDs and other licensed health professionals use to gain insight into the body’s immune system responses. This piece may have generated more questions than answers, and we’d like to offer our patients some clarification.
Though we agree with most statements made by the medical professionals interviewed by CBC television and radio reporters, it’s important to understand exactly what these professionals were carefully acknowledging, as the language used can be a bit tricky. Following are some of the concerns identified in the broadcast, and our clarifications: Read the rest of this entry »
