Hypertension

Hypertension

  HYPERTENSION PREVALENCE Currently 23% of Canadian adults have hypertension and this translates to more than 40% of adults aged 25 years and older worldwide. Hypertension is currently the leading global risk factor for death/disability. However, blood pressure...
Anxiety Disorder – Diagnosis to Treatment

Anxiety Disorder – Diagnosis to Treatment

Anxiety Disorder Anxiety is something that may affect many of us throughout our lifetime. It is estimated that almost 24% of Canadians will experience some form of anxiety in their lifetime 1. Anxiety may be due to several different reasons, and there are many...
Travellers’ Diarrhea

Travellers’ Diarrhea

How to Avoid and Treat Travellers’ Diarrhea     What is Travellers’ Diarrhea (TD) TD is defined as having 3 or more unformed stools within a 24 hour period associated with one of the following: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pains, cramps, fever, and in...

Antidepressants – Know Your Options

  Depression Approximately 10% of Canadian adults will experience major depression in their lifetime (termed Major Depressive Disorder or MDD). Major Depressive Disorder is a form of mental illness that can affect people of all ages, education, income levels, and...

SEASONAL ALLERGIES – Choosing the right product for you

What are the typical symptoms of allergic rhinitis? Seasonal allergies (commonly referred to as Hay Fever) occur as a result of exposure to allergens at different times of the year. The most common presentation is allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the inner mucous...

Detox Options after Bone Scan

Detox Options after Bone Scan What is a Bone Scan? The ABCs of Bone Scans A bone scan is a nuclear medicine imaging test which uses bone-seeking radioactive materials or tracers (radiopharmaceuticals) and a computer to create an image of the skeleton (bones). A bone...