Rob Stevenson

Medicine Wheel in the Age of Covid: an Interview with Rob Stevenson

When the pandemic started, Alderville First Nation was entirely shut down, and all stores on the territory were completely closed for three months. With the store shuttered, Medicine Wheel had to lay off about 40 employees. All staff members were paid two weeks’ wages, and because the staff were all on payroll, they were eligible for COVID-19 financial support.

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Sciatica

Symptoms Sciatica is the term for pain and unpleasant nerve sensation brought about by pressure or injury caused to the sciatic nerve which runs from the lower back down the back of the leg.  Symptoms include: lower back pain, pain in rear or leg, hip pain, burning or tingling down the leg, weakness or numbness

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a difficult skin condition that manifests itself as itchy, scaly, red patches of skin. It is caused by an autoimmune condition where skin cells replicate too quickly, and it is not contagious. This means that immature skin cells appear on the surface of the skin most often on the knees, elbow, or other joints, leading to discoloration and flakiness. Studies have shown that often depression and anxiety can be linked to the appearance of psoriasis as well. 

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Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the motor system of the central nervous system. When certain nerve cells within the brain degenerate, they can no longer send sufficient dopamine throughout the brain which in turn leads to motor control issues ranging from dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) to brady kinesia (frozen movements or inability to consciously move). Other symptoms may arise as well: tremors (in the arms, hands, or legs), stiff muscles, slow movement, problems with balance and walking, dementia and confusion, depression and general cognitive decline.

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