There are many things one can do in order to keep their immune system at its optimal level. This becomes even more important during the transition from summer to fall. Here are some tips that can reduce your risk of contracting the flu. How to strengthen...
Dogs often turn out to be the most dependable companion for us humans, especially those who usually find themselves lonely. More and more have been adopting dogs. However, it’s not always fun and games because having a dog comes with a huge responsibility. It is...
There has been recent controversy surrounding breast cancer screening in Canada, as the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health advised some provinces to stop screening women between ages 40 and 49. This age group is labeled as younger patients; it has been found that screening...
Hangover Cures: After experiencing that sensitivity to light and sound, the throbbing head, and having the spins, the phrase that often follows is “I am never drinking again". Yes, I am talking about the dreaded hangover. Hangovers are caused by excessive alcohol consumption. The hangover...
Natural hormone therapy : Hormones are chemicals that are naturally released in the body to monitor and regulate day-to-day functions. For example, the hormone thyroxin, which is released by the thyroid, regulates metabolism, protein synthesis, and neural development. During menopause, a woman's ovaries release less...
As we age the question of how healthy we are and how much longer I have left hangs over us. We look for many ways to decide if our health is good and if the lifestyles we live are the correct ones. This process is...
What are seasonal allergies? To better understand seasonal allergies or allergies symptoms, one needs to know what allergies are. Allergies occur when the body mistakes certain substances (known as allergens) as a threat. When the immune system detects the allergen, it releases histamines which induce the...
Hay Fever, or allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction caused by your immune system as a response to foreign material such as pollens and mold. Hay fever usually occurs in the spring or in the fall. Symptoms of hay fever include fatigue, stuffy, itchy, red...
Have you ever come across a weird health tip, that you thought sounded ridiculous? Well, you may be surprised when some of those strange tips, could be quite beneficial for a healthier you. Below are just a few of the many odd health tips you may...
In Manitoba on Tuesday, December 14th, more than fifty firefighters, mainly women, sat in the visitor’s gallery, waiting as the Province’s Labor Minister Jennifer Howard, introduced Bill 6. Bill 6 is a document that expands coverage to firefighters for four work-related cancers, which includes...
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