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Medication Synchronization
Are your medications driving your life? Chronic medication requires regular attention. Checking how much you have, are there refills remaining, ordering a fill of your medicine and getting to the pharmacy in time before you run out. In cases where your medications run out at different times, do you feel you make several trips to […]
Start Preventing GERD Today
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is so common that you have likely experienced the lead up to this condition. After a meal, have you experienced discomfort higher than your stomach? Perhaps burning, uncomfortable fullness, even some acid coming up – almost to the point of retching? Do you sometimes eat and have trouble or even pain […]
Flu Season Actions
Even if you are a healthy person, never get sick, or recover easily from illness, getting a flu shot can prevent it from harming the vulnerable people in our lives. You can take a few extra steps to protect your family from contracting the sickness or reduce the severity of its effects. Flu season […]
Killing Back Pain
Back pain can range from discomfort to unbearable pain and may affect your ability to move. We tend to seek treatment when movement causes pain. Back pain can be frightening, especially if it’s a new or different experience. Fortunately, most lower back pain will recede within a couple of weeks with proper recovery and treatment. […]
Yeast Infection
Yeast can be found on your skin and inside your mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and vagina. A yeast infection occurs when it grows uncontrolled. Start treating yeast infection as soon as symptoms start. Symptoms include: Itching and irritation Pain, burning, redness and swelling Abnormal discharge (vaginal infection) Should you suspect a vaginal yeast […]
Compression Socks
Give your legs a hug, they likely need it. Compression socks are not just for people with circulation issues. They should be worn whenever you anticipate times when you have to stand, sit or exert with your legs. Compression helps to prevent fatigue, increase comfort, and aid circulation of blood that may pool […]
Back to School Tips
Back to school preparations can be stressful. A return to routine requires considerable preparation and a list is your best friend. You have a list for school supplies (check), a list for lunch kits (check), a list of medications (check?). For those in the know, medications for school also require advance preparations. See the […]
Medication Review
Changes include additions or deletions to anything we do. Adjustments are part of human nature. You make changes to adapt or improve. Most changes take a step in the right direction, but some have unanticipated ripples. Often overlooked, even healthy changes may require adjustments to medications. When it comes to medicine, tuning is required, even […]
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is one of the most unpleasant and embarrassing conditions we can experience. Let’s just call it what it is – plain messy. Symptoms of diarrhea include: Urgent need for a bowel movement Loose and watery stools This is a condition where your body wants to jettison something that it doesn’t like from […]
Sun Preparations
If there is something that all Canadians need more of, it would summer. Summer is just a blink of the year, so enjoy every moment of this brief season. But…, don’t forget to get your protection on. It does mean you have to do some preparation. Sunscreen should be worn 30 minutes before […]
Sunshine Vitamin for Summer?
Why promote the sunshine vitamin when it’s the brightest season of the year? Canadians worship the summer sun. We try to soak up as much sun as we can, but it’s never enough is it? Well, your body is telling you something – it’s not enough! We need the sun to help us manufacture […]
Must Sleep
We have all heard the benefits of sleep. There are short term benefits such as focus, reaction time, productivity, general wellness feeling. Long term benefits include cardiovascular health, better weight control, a healthy immune system, optimal brain function, physical recovery, and repair. The main needs for good health include nutrition, exercise, and sleep. […]