Tag Archive : headaches

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is formed by your skull and jawbone. It acts like a sliding hinge and is responsible for opening and closing your mouth, enabling you to talk, chew, and yawn. TMJ Syndrome or temporomandibular joint syndrome is the term used to describe pain and tenderness around the TMJ or surrounding muscles. The…

By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND   During this self-isolation period, I have been helping many patients suffering from headaches through virtual appointments. In this article I share two important cases that show us how important it is to target internal causes of headaches, instead of relying on painkillers.    Why is it important to treat…

Did You Know? A study of  1.3 million Ontarians led by researchers at Toronto Rehab-University Health Network found that kids under the age of 5 experience the highest rate of concussions.  Some of the sign and symptoms of a concussion include: Confusion Headaches Unsteady walking Lack of interest in toys Vomiting To learn more about…

By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND Headaches are a debilitating condition that affect many individuals in North America. While pain medications are effective for some, not everyone responds well to them. Finding what triggers a headache and treating the root cause can help reduce the frequency and duration of headaches. There are several things that can trigger…

If you are experiencing a headache, and our clinic happens to be closed (we are open 7 days!), try one of these home remedies to help reduce the ache! Butterbur, a herb derived from plants in the genus Petasites Feverfew, A daisy-like flower native to Europe Peppermint oil, a culinary herb Magnesium, a mineral Coenzyme…

With the warm weather, comes an increase in sport activity. And with an increase in sport activity, we are seeing more sport related injuries in the clinic.  Concussions are unfortunately becoming more common; more than 23% of adolescents reported injuries to their head in the previous year. With more youth playing sports, the rate of…

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