The summer heat is rapidly approaching and due to climate change, the heat may feel more extreme than summers in the past. When temperatures are extremely high and the sun is beaming down, take these steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Are warm weather, trees blossoming, and flowers blooming synonymous with a runny nose, itchy eyes, and a scratchy throat? If you answered yes, you might suffer from seasonal allergies. Allergies can strike any time of year from a variety of causes.
Mental health care has become more and more prominent. The recent years of the pandemic have perhaps even exemplified the need to be aware of mental health and be proactive. Approximately 1 in 5 adults experiences some sort of mental illness.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a relatively common condition affecting both women and men. Symptoms include a burning feeling when you pee, having to pee frequently, and straining to pee. Most of the time, a UTI can be cleared with a round of antibiotics.
You might know that stretching is a good idea for back pain relief. However, many people don’t consider how important it is for treatment. Stretching and strengthening are key to preventing and healing back pain, according to a Harvard Medical School article.
You may or may not know that you have nearly 100 trillion microorganisms living in your gut. With nearly 200 species found in the average individual, your gut microflora is a diverse population of beneficial bugs, including bacteria and yeast, that help support healthy immune system functioning.
Are you the type of person who sets new year’s resolutions or new goals for a new year? There’s a lot of pressure with the idea of “New Year, New You” but really this “New You” can come at any time of the year.
How to improve your mental health this winter? Many of us have a tendency to feel down or blue during the winter, and the continued stress of the COVID-19 pandemic after nearly two years doesn’t make it any easier. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a common mental health condition related to the cold and dark winter months.
Suffering from back pain? You’re far from alone. One-third of Canadians say their back pain limits their daily life, according to the Canadian Chiropractic Association. When it comes to treating it, you have a few options: a chiropractor, physiotherapist, massage therapist, and doctor.
It’s no secret that if you’re not getting a good night’s sleep, there can be negative consequences on your health. Over a long time poor sleep habits can result in memory issues, a higher risk for diabetes, weakened immune system…
