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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, January 15, 2016 | 10 n g i s a s it' Ask the Professionals ask the expert OsteOpathy What is OsteOpathic care? Osteopathy is a manual therapy that uses gentle movements to correct structural and postural imbalances. Through treatment, structural dysfunctions are corrected to improve flexibility and movement of the spine and limbs to relieve obstruction of nerve and blood vessels. In turn, the body is able to heal, repair damaged tissue and reduce pain. The primary goal is to treat the underlying cause of pain or disease rather than the symptom. WhO can benefit frOm OsteOpathic treatment? Osteopathic care can benefit a wide range of populations from newborns, expecting mothers, the elderly, and everyone in between. Individuals should seek an Osteopath if they have musculoskeletal pain, visceral dysfunction or any of the following complaints: Musculoskeletal pain · Back and neck pain · Headaches/migraines · Shoulder, hip and other extremity pain, strains, sprains and arthritis · Degenerative disc disease · Postural imbalances Decongestants may aggravate your blood pressure and antihistamines may cause additive drowsiness. Check with your doctor to make sure your blood pressure is controlled well enough to take a decongestant like phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine for a few days until you are feeling better. A product is available without a decongestant called Coricidin® HBP which controls pain and allergy symptoms. If you decide to take an over-the-counter product, be sure to match your symptoms up to the product's relief description. Antihistamines like chlorpheniramine or diphenhydramine make you feel drowsier while taking your blood pressure medicine. You may feel drowsy or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how these drugs affect you. Can you take cold medication if you have high blood pressure? Robert Nashat, Pharm.D, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) SOLD Visceral dysfunction · Sinus issues · Digestive disorders · Respiratory disorders · Sleep disturbances · Low energy · Dizziness If you suffer from any of the mentioned complaints, please book an appointment with Curt Lang at 905-829-0724 and find out how Osteopathy can help improve your life. www.leonpharmacy.ca y & 15% Senior Discount Everyday! r e v i l Free De Voted Best Independent pharmacy in Oakville three years in a row! 905-845-2811 340 Kerr Street, Oakville Leon PharmaCy Presenting Sponsor United Way Oakville Celebration Night Please join us As we celebrate the donors and volunteers who helped create possibility this year. Tuesday February 9, 2016 5:30 - 9:00 PM | Oakville Conference Centre $400/table of 8 | $55/person Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Partner uwoakville.org