Roberta Parkin Osteopathy

Roberta Parkin Osteopathy This page is to share my vision and exchange ideas of how osteopathy and lifestyle can impact on health. I treat both humans and animals.

I am back in Ste Agathe des Monts for a few weeks, and can be available if anyone needs to see me.As well as osteopathy,...
03/21/2025

I am back in Ste Agathe des Monts for a few weeks, and can be available if anyone needs to see me.

As well as osteopathy, I am now a licensed Perrin practitioner, using the Perrin technique, a combination of lymphatic drainage and cranial that can help in treating chronic fatigue and Long Covid. (You can google The Perrin Clinic in Manchester, UK, which is a useful resource to understand more about this techique and how it is becoming more and more widely used to treat these chronic conditions).

If you would like any more information, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks.

Miracles happenMonti has been found and returned after 40 days in the wilderness, 75 km from his home territory.Thanks t...
09/12/2021

Miracles happen

Monti has been found and returned after 40 days in the wilderness, 75 km from his home territory.

Thanks to everyone who shared my post and set up an incredible social media network. Thank you to KoKo Cafe, to Claire, to Melissa and Catherine who were instrumental in sighting Monti and narrowing the search. He eventually walked into Claire's garage, attracted by his food, (driven to Namur from St Agathe des Monts by Colin) and is now safely back on home turf.

Thank you everyone and perhaps the powers above.

Changes to my PracticeI have currently joined a practice based just outside London in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, ...
08/25/2021

Changes to my Practice

I have currently joined a practice based just outside London in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, specialising in helping patients recover from Long Covid and ME (chronic fatigue syndrome). The work we are doing is driven by the research of Dr Perrin, and is fascinating, as well as being pertinent to our times.

I will return to Quebec as much as possible to continue my practice there, and my next return date is September 7th. Please do let me know if you wish to book am appointment with me as I will only be available for about 2 weeks.

Thank you and stay safe.

The photo is dusk in the beautiful town of Siracusa, Sicily.

Please help find Monti (Montalbano). He went missing from Namur on July 9th. I drove him there from his home in Ste Agat...
07/29/2021

Please help find Monti (Montalbano).

He went missing from Namur on July 9th. I drove him there from his home in Ste Agathe des Monts. My gut feeling is that he may be trying to get back home along that route - Route 323 and 117 from Mont Tremblant.
He is microchipped so any vet will be able to pick up his information.
This a heart breaking situation that many people and pet owners can relate to.
Please share so we can reach as many people as possible who could help bring Monti back home to us.
His distinguishing feature is a tiny white patch on his hind left paw.

Thank you.

Another missing animal. Please share in Quebec, thank you so much.
07/15/2021

Another missing animal. Please share in Quebec, thank you so much.

Aidez nous à retrouver Monti!
Perdu secteur Namur depuis vendredi
Appeler Vicky : 8193250987
Ou Roberta : 5142166733
Merci et partager svp 🥺

Zinc and Covid-19Covid-19 is proving to be more stubborn than perhaps we anticipated. While we adapt to socially distanc...
09/22/2020

Zinc and Covid-19
Covid-19 is proving to be more stubborn than perhaps we anticipated. While we adapt to socially distancing and wearing masks in the hope of contributing to the solution, and while some are waiting on the emergence of a vaccine, it's important not to lose sight of the walls we can build within ourselves. We are presented with a opportunity to lean more about our own systems of survival, directed and implemented by us.
In the post below, is a very good article on the role of zinc in the body and it's relevance to Covid. Along with Vitamin D, as discussed yesterday, this is another element we could be looking at taking. Pm me if you want some top grade zinc picolinate.

Zinc
09/22/2020

Zinc

During the current corona pandemic, new therapeutic options against this viral disease are urgently desired. Due to the rapid spread and immense number of affected individuals worldwide, cost-effective, globally available, and safe options with minimal side effects and simple application are extreme...

Autumn, Covid-19 and Vitamin DAutumn leaves turn fiery red in an attempt to store as much goodness as possible from the ...
09/21/2020

Autumn, Covid-19 and Vitamin D

Autumn leaves turn fiery red in an attempt to store as much goodness as possible from the soil before a tree settles down for winter.

Randomised controlled trials coming from Chicago, Heidelberg, Bari, Israel and Iran, have all demonstrated that low blood levels of Vitamin D lead to a higher risk of Covid-19. A study from Spain concluded that Vitamin D, in its part-activated form calcidol, given to 50 patients with Covid-19 pneumonia on admission to hospital reduced the need for intensive care from 50% (in the control group) to 2%.

In conclusion, Vitamin D and Calcium, should become part of our preventative health care regime, especially as we prepare to settle down for winter. PM me if you would like a good, reliable, third party checked source. Thank you.

I feel it's better to take some action and be well informed rather than just panic, so I am sharing an email from the do...
03/13/2020

I feel it's better to take some action and be well informed rather than just panic, so I am sharing an email from the doctor I work with in Toronto. I have not altered the contents too much and have left the incredible amount of detail which is worth sifting through to understand better the devil we are dealing with.

I hope this information is useful and if you think it is, then please share. I think that this will also give a good dietary guide of what we can do to fortify our bodies - essentially tomatoes and garlic, and eat enough of the latter to keep the crowd away.

So here is the directive.....

In order to help prevent the coronavirus, three lines of preventive defence can be built.
Here are a description and brief arguments for such a strategy.

The first and farthest line is the protection of DNA and intra-cellular structures from possible damage from the virus. Defence tools on this line will be complexes containing lycopene.

In connection with new data, and trying to find working preventive components, in 2017 the University of Northumbria and the Institute of Cellular Medicine of the University of Newcastle conducted a special meta-analysis of 25 medical studies. The result showed that people with the maximum serum lycopene content from tomatoes not only suffered less from strokes and cardiovascular diseases but fell into the group with the lowest incidence of different types of cancer. Especially active lycopene opposed cancer of the stomach, prostate in men and breast in women.

These findings were confirmed by a repeat study at the University of Illinois in 2017, and in 2018, scientists from the UK, Finland, and Australia came to similar conclusions.
It turned out that as a result of a complex interaction, lycopene activates apoptosis (self-destruction) in cancer cells, thereby reducing their activity and, as a result, helps the body fight. In addition, lycopene prevents the breakdown of PARP-1, a protective enzyme that repairs DNA damage caused by an attacking virus.
New data from various research centers around the world suggests that lycopene is a very promising substance for the prevention of cancer and strengthen the body's ability to withstand a virus attack.

Prostate supplement(Tomato Extract) is a pure concentrate of Solanum Lycopersicum, which contains 10 mg of natural lycopene, and slows down the proliferation of cells and provides DNA protection.

The second line of defence is the protection of the cardiovascular system, as it appears to be the most vulnerable system in the fatal cases of the coronavirus infection.

Scientists from China released the results of the autopsy of patients who died from this new type of coronavirus. According to the results of the study, experts came to the conclusion that pneumonia, which develops against the background of a viral infection, affects the lungs, but the blow to the cardiovascular system was the decisive factor in the fatalities. It turned out that edema and congestion in the lungs with coronavirus are more pronounced than with conventional pneumonia. This happens because small portions of secretions from the lungs, in the development of a viral infection, enter the chest and negatively affect the functioning of the heart. This phenomenon helps to explain why people who already have certain heart diseases are more at risk than other patients with the corona virus.

Chinese doctors recommend providing maximum support for the cardiovascular system in people living in regions where there are confirmed cases of coronavirus infection.

To strengthen and support the heart and blood vessels, and improving blood flow, Super Cardio is a safe and reliable two-component complex. Each Super Cardio capsule contains two proven ingredients: 100 mg of coenzyme Q-10 (in protected lipid form) and 900 mg of high-quality Fish Oil. Q-10 is the most important molecule of the biochemical cycle that the body needs to produce energy and protect heart cells from stress and death. Fish Oil incorporates a full range of polyunsaturated fatty acids that can significantly improve blood rheology (fluidity). Omega 3 acids, which are part of the Super Cardio complex, are able to successfully influence lipid metabolism processes, the structure of the blood, protect the walls of blood vessels from micro-inflammation, improve blood flow and help reduce stagnation and edema. In addition, Fish Oil supports lowering blood pressure and normalizing heart rate.

To normalize blood pressure and strengthen the cardiovascular system
Garlic Oil (Allium Sativum 350mg) is a high-quality natural product based on garlic oil enriched with the biologically active component Allium Sativum which contains phytoncidine, a special substance that can stimulate the regeneration of healthy tissues. Several studies in the U.S. and the European Union revealed that allicin is capable of creating vasodilation (vasodilation) by activating the TRPA-1 channel on sensory neurons, which means it can be used to lower blood pressure. Also, Garlic Oil (Allium Sativum 350mg) helps lower LDL cholesterol (bad) without affecting HDL cholesterol (good). The combined effect of lowering cholesterol and normalizing blood pressure, combined with the antimicrobial properties of Allium Sativum, can help strengthen the entire body and especially the cardiovascular system.

And finally, the third closest line of defense - to try to prevent the virus attacking the epithelial surface of our respiratory system.

Very often, we did not take seriously the symptoms of the common cold and continue to lead our usual lifestyle despite a cough, runny nose, or high body temperature. Many mistakenly consider such diseases to be frivolous rather than a risk factor for the development of serious complications.
I must say that because of this neglect of lung health, almost every adult throughout life, at least once, suffered from pneumonia, which can often be disguised as bronchitis or the common cold.
But in recent months, everything has changed. The world is faced with a completely different type of virus that infects lung tissue. While the young body usually copes with the virus, for people over 60 years old, coronavirus is more serious, especially if previous scarring of the tissues has occurred.
We do not have a special medicine that can quickly defeat a new type of virus, but we can take some steps to protect and protect our lungs and maintain immunity.

For cleaning and protecting the lungs and bronchi
Lung Cleanse is a modern seven-component complex, which is a group of natural ingredients of plant origin that can have a cleansing and restoring effect on both the alveoli (lung tissue) and the bronchi. The core of the composition (Hyssop, Thyme, Fenugreek) contributes to the expansion of the bronchi and liquefaction, and the withdrawal of sputum and some (especially dangerous) toxins. Another component of the N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine complex is capable of preserving and restoring biofilm that protects the lungs. An additional component of Mullein relieves spasm of the upper respiratory tract, which can help guard against asthma and chronic respiratory complications.

Special Omega-3 to strengthen immunity and increase resistance to infections
Omega-3 Pure Harp Seal is a special product, created from high quality Canadian raw materials. Due to its exceptional cleanliness, it is recommended also for children from one year old. It is the source of the three essential fatty acids DHA / EPA / DPA. Omega-3 Pure Harp Seal contains DPA fatty acid which is not found in other sources of Omega-3. A special DPA fatty acid is found in human milk, which enhances the body's immunity and resistance. Another unique component of this complex is squalene - a natural antioxidant that can directly support the immune system.

So we can summarize:

1- The first and farthest line: Tomato Extract (Prostate) once or twice per day

2- The second line of defence - Super Cardio and Garlic Oil (Allium Sativum 350mg) I capsule per day of each

3- The third closest line - Lung Cleanse - 1 capsule 3 times a day and Omega-3 Pure Harp Seal - 2 capsules 3 times a day

Address of new work place in Montreal:1651, rue Saint-Patrick514-303-4616I always try and find a link between my photo a...
12/14/2019

Address of new work place in Montreal:
1651, rue Saint-Patrick
514-303-4616

I always try and find a link between my photo and my post, sometimes only understood by me...the link here is the 2019 Montreal Jazz Festival where Morcheeba (pictured below) played. I also photographed her in London in the 90's, when she was just starting out; there is a link there somewhere.

Le Maroc - 21 et 22 NovembreJe serais disponible pour prendre des RVs a le clinique a Casablanca le 21 et 22 Novembre (e...
11/01/2019

Le Maroc - 21 et 22 Novembre

Je serais disponible pour prendre des RVs a le clinique a Casablanca le 21 et 22 Novembre (et peut=etre Samdi le 23). Vous pouvez envoyer un message prive pour un RV. Merci et a bientot, inchallah.

I am also hoping to work a day in London on November 19th at the usual place in Brockley.

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