We depend on our shoulders for most of the tasks we do. Among all the joints in the body, the shoulder has the largest range of motion. This flexibility makes it vulnerable to many types of injuries. Below are six common shoulder injuries you need to know about.
Disabilities can be debilitating to your everyday life. It can affect virtually every aspect of one’s life, affecting their social, physical, and mental development. There are more than 4 million Canadians living with a disability, according to estimates by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). If one is disabled, thankfully, they are allowed to file a…
Are you tired of your significant other calling you a blob or pear-shaped? Do you want to get off the sofa and not break into a sweat thinking that standing up is an extreme sport? Do you want to remove that pot belly and have a nice lean, flat stomach again? Well, you can –…
Many people with back issues spend most of the day wearing a back brace for various reasons. Whether it’s an Orthopedic doctor’s prescription or just for personal reasons, wearing a back brace all day is no child’s play. The main purpose of wearing a back brace is to enhance spinal cord health by reducing pack…
Can’t sleep? Despite treatment, sleeping pills, and transforming your home into a sleeping paradise, you still can’t sleep. If that’s the case, you could be suffering from one of the nearly 100 different types of sleep disorders. Some of them are terribly serious, others are benign. Whatever the case, you desperately crave some shut eye….
Acupuncture is a traditional alternative style of medicine believed to have originated in Asia thousands of years ago. It is mostly associated with the Chinese, although other Asian countries like Japan, Vietnam and Korea have their kind of acupuncture. This traditional medicine relieves pain relief using needles, which are carefully inserted into certain points on…
High blood pressure is a dangerous symptom to have. It is the number one risk leading to stroke, and also causes heart disease due to the increase in work the heart has to do to pump blood through the arteries. Heart-related matters should be taken care of by a healthcare professional. However, there are some…
Personal hygiene should be included in the policies of every company. When employees are clean, they will be healthier and look more professional, and the whole company will leave a better impression on clients and potential clients. Are you wondering how to maintain personal hygiene in the workplace? Here are 10 tips that will help…
Any form of water pollution can be dangerous to humans and animals which is why it is so important to treat it with the most stringent guidelines. With so many people on earth, plus the fact that water is used every day for all kinds of other reasons in the industrial world, it will get…
Cancer. There’s a reason people dread hearing the bad “C-word” from their doctor: it’s a deadly disease. In fact, cancer is the top cause of death right behind heart attacks and strokes. If you’ve never known anyone who died of cancer, you can consider yourself lucky. Most people have family members, friends, or colleagues who developed…
Naturopathic doctors are becoming more prevalent in today’s society as more people look for alternative ways to treat a variety of ailments and diseases. If you’ve ever wondered what a naturopath can do for you, here are six illnesses or conditions that a naturopath may be able to help you with:
Having a water purification system in your home is a very smart thing to do because nowadays many water systems contain bacteria, unhealthy chemicals, and even poisonous materials. There are numerous types of these systems but most involve one of two types. The first is a device that is usually attached to the tap and…
When you need to get rid of a chemical quickly, your first reaction may be to pour it down a kitchen or bathroom drain, but not so fast. You may think that because the chemical is in liquid form it will reach the sewer or septic tank safely but this is not the cause for…
Looking around any dental office, you’ll find special tools and supplies that help keep smiles healthy and bright. Whether you visit the dentist for a routine check-up or a complex procedure, these supplies ensure your dentist visit is safe and comfortable and help keep your teeth in tip-top shape. All the tools and machines you…
Yogurt is both delicious and nutritious, and it can be enjoyed as a snack, as a dessert or as a dip, or it can be added to your recipes. Next time you go to the grocery store, forget about traditional yogurt: from goat milk yogurt to kefir, here are 8 types of yogurt your whole…
Sweating through a good workout is a fantastic feeling. It gets your heart rate up, blood pumping, and even boosts your mood. On the other hand, exercise can also leave you stiff and sore. It can cause your muscles and tendons to become tight and your joints to stiffen up. Fortunately, these feelings don’t last…
While it may not appear like it at first, your mouth is one of the essential components of your everyday life. It is how you eat, speak, and interact with the world around you daily. As such, when you experience pain in your gums, it is never fun. Many people experience this type of pain…
If you have acne scars, you know how they can affect your social life. The last thing you want is to be seen in public with less-than-perfect skin, and it’s a problem many people face.
There are a variety of therapies you can choose from when looking to seek help. There are couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychotherapy. All of these therapies are considered “talking therapies” and can help you with underlying issues causing harm in your inner or outer life. Psychotherapy, which is one of…
Dental implants are becoming more and more common. This is because they are increasingly more affordable, and also a greater number of dentists are learning the expertise required for this procedure. However, there are a lot of myths surrounding exactly what a dental implant is and what it isn’t. We have put together a list…
