As the Holiday Season approaches, I find that I suj?er from extreme stress and tension. Is a massage an effective way to combat this? Massage therapy has significant physiological effects on the circulatory, muscular and lymphatic systems in the management of soft tissue problems and pain control. Massage is effective in the treatment of migraine headaches, back and neck paint, strains, sprains and muscle spasms. It is recommended for chronic stress and tension release, as well as general relaxation. Massage therapy is a regulated profession, with a governing Board of Directors, appointed by the Ministry of Health. Registered Massage A e . Definitely! Recent studies concerning the ® . depletion of the earth‘s ozone layer has increased eye professionals concermn for greater eye protection. Many people continue to expose their skin and eyes to extreme doses of ultraviolet during recreational activities. Frequent exposure to even small amounts of UV over a prolonged period of time, we now know can cause cataracts. Another danger is the cumulative effect of excessive absorption by the cornea which causes photoâ€"keratitis, also known as snow blindness or welders flash. Protection against UV can be accomplished with the use of sunglasses and optical filters which contain absorptive qualities. Your eye care professional can assist you in choosing the type of lens that is best suited to your specific needs. Remember; it is no longer enough for sunglasses to only look fashionable. They should protect you as well. : Now that winter is here, should I really be concerned about wearing sunglasses? 4 4 ® news, RELIEF is at hand. Would it surprise you to learn that up to 80% of all headache sufferers obtain substantial relief from chiropractic care. Headaches can result from disorders of the spinal joints, muscles and nerves of the neck. These parts are so intertwined that they can act in concert to activate headaches. The trouble is, stiffness and pain in the neck are accepted as frequent and major symptoms in a headache, so are not considered as the CAUSE of the headache. In fact, the importance of considering restricted motion in the muscles, joints, back or neck as a potent source of headaches (including migraines) is only now being recognized by the traditional medical community. For chiropractic care to be considered, a patient‘s history and examination are crucial steps in treating headaches. Migraine, for instance, often has a family link. Clinical evaluations and Xâ€"rays help us determine the best approach to your clinical condition. Treatment is safe and effective. If you are like the eight out of every 10 headache sufferers being treated in our office, you will wonder why it took you so to try this form of manual therapy. Dr. Arnold Roper I am tired of having Migraine, Cluster or Tension headaches. Is there anything a chiropractor can do‘! For all the headache sufferers out there ,the good Dr. Richard Ferin 145 Dunn St. (comer of Dunn Randall) Telephone: §45â€"2291 Dr. Richard Fenn