IntroductionFebruary 4 is recognized as the world’s cancer day. Cancer has a significant impact on society in Canada and across the world. Every year tens of thousands of new cases of cancer emerge and thousands of people including children lose their lives to it. Although there are treatment options available for cancer, not everyone respondsContinue reading “Cancer Awareness”
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Diet Management with Diabetes
Previously in our blog posts, we have talked about diabetes and its management through different modalities. Diet control, perhaps, is the most important measure in managing diabetes. In this article, we will discuss some simple measures related to dietary management that help improve blood glucose levels.1) Meal planningPlanning your meals helps in optimizing blood sugarContinue reading “Diet Management with Diabetes”
Iron Deficiency: Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional disorder and is prevalent primarily in women and preschool children. Iron is one of the essential nutrients derived mainly from our diet. Inadequate intake of iron can deplete the natural iron stores of our body and lead to iron-deficiency anemia. Iron makes up an important part ofContinue reading “Iron Deficiency: Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment”
Managing Sleep Issues
Most of us know how it feels to not be able to fall asleep, especially when there is a long day ahead. For many, the problem resolves in a few days as the stress level goes down. However, some people may experience sleep issues on an ongoing basis or may have recurring episodes of difficultyContinue reading “Managing Sleep Issues”
Home Testing Devices
Several health conditions require testing for diagnostic and monitoring purposes. Most of these tests are done in a lab setting by qualified health professionals. However, with advancements in medical and pharmaceutical sciences, some of these tests can also be performed at home. While home testing does not replace professional medical care, it does offer increasedContinue reading “Home Testing Devices”
4 Techniques That Will Help Improve the Quality of Your Sleep
Having difficulties with sleep can be frighteningly distressing, especially when it becomes an ongoing issue. With compromised sleep, it is not just one’s mood that may be affected but also their capability to function during the daytime. Inadequate sleep may also lead to serious health conditions such as poor mental health and high blood pressure.Continue reading “4 Techniques That Will Help Improve the Quality of Your Sleep”
Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose
If you see someone with a known history of opioid use experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath, blue/greyish coloration of the skin, loss of consciousness, shallow breathing, unresponsiveness to outside stimuli, slow pulse, limp body, and slurred speech, there is a good probability that they are having an opioid overdose. Most opioid-related deaths are accidental.Continue reading “Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid Overdose”
Free Naloxone Kit Program
The use of opioids has increased considerably over the past few decades. This includes opioids with and without a prescription. Opioids are medications that are generally prescribed for pain management in people who do not find other pain treatments effective enough on their own. Opioid therapy is typically considered after other options have been exhaustedContinue reading “Free Naloxone Kit Program”
Managing Chronic Pain
Here are some tips for managing chronic pain: 1. Practice Deep Breathing and Meditation Practicing deep breathing and meditation can help your body relax. This can help release the tension and tightness in our muscles. These techniques can also help with your mental health, as suffering from chronic pain can damage your overall wellness. 2.Continue reading “Managing Chronic Pain”
Pain. What is it?
Pain, whether physical or emotional, chronic, or acute, it is something we have all felt at one point in time. Pain is defined as an unpleasant or uncomfortable experience. Typically, the presence of pain is our body’s way of telling us that something is wrong. There are many different causes of pain, common causes includeContinue reading “Pain. What is it?”