The sniffles. The itchy, red eyes. The persistent tickle in the back of your throat. Yep, seasonal allergies are here and it seems to be arriving earlier and earlier every year. The idea of having to carry around tissues and blowing your nose for the next few weeks is extremely aggravating. ...
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I was surprised to find the addition of a special “V” section when I opened my Globe and Mail newspaper this morning.  The headline of this special insert is “Front Line Medicine” and is  prefaced by a blurb about the proud history of research and development of vaccinations in Canada. Yep, this special informational supplement...
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A report tonight on CNN’s AC360 detailed how unsafe slaughterhouse practices which could lead to public health concerns are going unchecked because officials would rather not deal with such problems.  The truth is most people would be shocked to learn about what happens to the food supply before it reaches them. Do you know what...
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Everyone knows that nutrition during pregnancy is important, but most assume this is to ensure the health of the baby.  The fact is that pregnancy is a very emotionally and physically demanding time.  If you are not focusing on eating well and staying healthy, both you and your baby may suffer the consequences for...
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Needless to say, there is a lot of money that goes into marketing “health foods” to people.  You don’t have to look any further than the sponsors of the 2010 Winter Olympics to see the extent that companies will go to convince you that their product is good for you. Everybody knows that you need...
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As time goes on, your body changes.  That doesn’t mean that you have to “fall apart” as you get older, but it does mean that you need to adjust to the changing requirements of your body. Perhaps one of the biggest changes that occurs is when you reach the point where your hormonal levels change...
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On the eve of the Olympics, I find myself feeling so inspired by the dedication of all the athletes who will be competing. All the training and dieting takes a tremendous amount of discipline and the mind is at least as equally as important as the body if you want to go for...
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Any loving parent would do whatever they could to help their sick or injured child.  That includes ordering any tests and medical imaging studies.  There is a recent move in the medical community to establish stricter guidelines for the use of CT scans for children after mounting evidence that shows these scans may potentially...
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A lot of people complain to me about feeling bloated.  Well, when everything is working efficiently, you don’t think much about your digestion, but it’s actually quite a complex chemical process.  There are a number of different steps that take place in order for your body to eventually absorb the nutrients from your meal. ...
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You find yourself tossing and turning in bed, unable to get a restful night’s sleep.  No, it’s not because of stress that’s on your mind or the coffee that you had a little too close to bedtime.  It’s your aching tooth! Sometimes, despite your best efforts, your dentist may give you the bad news that...
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