By Debra and Dr.Ting Have you noticed you child has ongoing stiffness, joint pain, loss of appetite or having difficulty with everyday tasks? It may be hard to believe but, it could be juvenile arthritis. This is an inflammatory disease where the immune system attacks the joints. Blood work and a clinical assessment by a pediatric rheumatologist will offer the right diagnosis. As a parent, the thought of arthritis may be scary, but with proper care, your child can be back pl

By Debra Mills and Dr. Trina Ting What is a migraine? Many of us would describe it as a very bad headache, but there are usually some distinct features that set it apart from a regular headache: Typically unilateral (one side of the face or head) Throbbing, pulsing pain – often debilitating in which you cannot perform simple activities Sometimes accompanied with nausea, sensitivity to light, and/or vomiting Sometimes preceded by an aura – bright lights or blind spots in your

By Debra Mills and Dr. Trina Ting The days are getting warmer and the itch to garden is in full force. As much as you want to get your yard tidy and ready for the season, your back needs care too. With all the reaching, raking, lifting we do to clear away the mess left from winter, it can take a toll on our body. You may not feel it today, but you will tomorrow! So let’s discuss what to do Before and After getting into the garden for the first time. Before: Prevention We k

By Debra Mills We’ve all felt a bit uncomfortable when we overindulge in a meal. When is the discomfort a sign something else may be amiss? Does it flare up after eating certain foods? Is it worse when you are stressed? While there is no definitive cause for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), it can be managed. It’s not a topic people like to discuss, that doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence. You are not alone: Canada has one of the highest rates in the world for IBS and