Want to stop the spread of flu? Get vaccinated. Did you know that the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the PHAC (Public Health Agency of Canada) now recommend the flu vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age? That means you. The flu vaccine is safe, even for…
5 Tips for Heart Healthy Living Did you know that in Canada, every 7 minutes, some one dies from a heart attack or stroke? In the US, some one dies from cardiovascular disease each minute. You probably don’t think about preventing heart disease because you are, like most of us, busy taking caring…
Routine Health Maintenance for People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Routine health maintenance for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is very important. IBD consists of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, which are chronic inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract. Read more about IBD here. IBD is thought to be an autoimmune disease.…
Not Sure If You Have IBS or IBD? It’s Worth Finding Out Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are inflammatory diseases of the bowel (IBD, for Inflammatory Bowel Disease). There’s a lot of confusion out there (among the general public but also among doctors) about what IBD is. Though IBD and IBS (which stands…
Think you need antibiotics for that cough or sinus infection? Think again Cold season is just around the corner and with it comes the coughs, sore throats and runny noses that make us miserable. It has long been known by doctors that the vast majority of these common respiratory infections are caused by…
Tired? Try This! I have 3 kids under 4. Believe me, I know tired. I’ve spent many a night fantasizing about boarding school for toddlers. In today’s world of mobile devices, social media, and 24/7 availability, even those of us without a house full of screaming infants are finding it harder and harder…
The Facts About H pylori Helicobacter pylori (aka H. pylori) is a bug that lives in the stomach, and thrives in the acidic environment. It’s the most common chronic bacterial infection in humans, and amazingly, about a third of north American and north European adults are infected. In areas such as…
Yogurt Got You Wondering? So in Part 1, we talked about probiotics – what they are and what is their job-description within the body. The next question is – what does this mean for you, and should you be taking them. Here are a few important things to keep in mind about probiotics:…
No Bugs About It. Probiotics are everywhere. Drug store, health food store, and even in your breakfast. But what are they, and do they actually do anything?? The intestine is like a big garden hose that runs through the body and contains a ton of bacteria. We commonly think of bacteria as a…
Seeing the Dermatologist? Here’s how to Prepare! Yes, we DO want to look at (nearly) every inch of your skin! But don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be embarrassing, awkward, or uncomfortable in any way.
