by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Dec 1, 2024 | Digestive Health
With the impulse to indulge in comfort foods combined with the excesses that come with holiday eating, the winter season is a good time to talk about gastritis. Gastritis is the inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which is the lining of the stomach. This condition can...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Sep 1, 2024 | Cardiovascular Health, Functional Medicine
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, specifically with a sustained blood pressure reading of over 140/80 mmHg or higher. The first number (systolic) represents the...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Jun 1, 2024 | Digestive Health
Nothing ruins a good day, a good vacation or simply a good meal like experiencing digestive problems. They can be uncomfortable, disruptive, or even embarrassing in your daily life. There are any number of reasons — some commonly known, others less understood — that...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Mar 1, 2024 | Prevention & Seasonal Health, Respiratory Conditions
Spring officially kicks off with the vernal equinox, taking place this year on March 19. For most people, this is a welcome change after a long, dark and cold winter. But for allergy sufferers, this also means the beginning of drippy noses, sneezing fits, sinus...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Feb 1, 2024 | Pain Management, Physical Therapy
I have found that most people tend to be very stiff simply because they have successfully lived to a ripe age, and that a stretching program is a very important adjunct to manual care. If performed by the patient actively, frequently, and correctly, the results will...
