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The difficulty of diagnosing fibromyalgia

I have been treating an increasing number of patients with a broad array of symptoms that fulfill the criteria for fibromyalgia.

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Eye exams see more than vision problems

As an optometrist, I strongly recommend regular eye exams, not only to check your vision, but also to ensure that your eyes are healthy.

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Simple low back exercises

As I am sure you have heard me say before, the best way to treat back pain is to prevent it in the first place.

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10 ways to treat back pain

Monitoring your posture during the day and sleeping with strategically-placed pillows are some techniques to reducing back pain.

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Get outside for spring activities

As the weather warms up, people, like bears waking up from hibernation, are eager to get outside.

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Physical activity tips for children (5 to 11 years old)

Young children are not going to head out and exercise simply because it’s the right thing to do - they need guidance and direction.

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Menopause is natural phenomenon for women

Menopause is a natural phenomenon for women, so why not use a more natural approach to treat it?

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Loggers need repair as much as equipment

Loggers take spring break up to maintain their equipment, but they should also take time to maintain their backs.

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Faith: Second coming precludes peace, unity

The Second World War was raging with Hitler’s armies conquering European nations.

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Back pain in kids due to heavy backpacks

Young children suffer from back pain at a much earlier age than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a factor.

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Fighting off allergies with Eastern medicine

We are now fully into spring, which can be dreadful for those of us with allergies.

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OTHMAR: Life lessons from TV’s Duck Dynasty

The show focuses on the family life of one interesting clan.

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Families now pay less at the pharmacy

Merrittonians could feel less of a pinch when purchasing generic prescription drugs, thanks to a new Ministry of Health regulation.

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Running can help prevent or manage arthritis

For many committed runners, a diagnosis of arthritis can sound like a death sentence.

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Ticks are back! It’s time to take precautions

An early start to warm spring weather means many of us are getting out and enjoying the great outdoors.

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Eastern treatment of gastrointestinal disease

Recently, I read a funny article about the differences between Eastern and Western medical diagnosis.

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Tips for doing yard tasks safely

In our office, spring and summer weather signifies something other than yard work: an influx of people with back pain.

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GAGE: Common shoulder problems explained

The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, which makes it less stable than the less mobile hip joint.

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SNEE: New technology helps prevent vision loss

I am excited to be able to offer to my patients the latest weapon in the battle against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Game hunters learn safety from CORE course

The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club recently wrapped up held its annual Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) Course.

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