Health and Fitness Guides
Massage is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissues. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, and forearms. Massage therapy is a great form of self-care and an excellent way to help you relax. All that said, massage therapy also provides many health benefits. Just ask someone with chronic back, shoulder, or […]
Despite the fact that cannabis is legalized in Canada, there is still some skepticism around using cannabis for its health benefits. However, cannabidiol (CBD) is a great natural remedy for numerous illnesses and discomforts. CBD is one of the active chemical compounds found in the marijuana plant. Many individuals are hesitant to use CBD for […]
Cycling is a fun activity that decreases stress levels, improves joint mobility, and enhances cardiovascular fitness. Riding a bike is easy on the joints, which makes it an excellent low-impact exercise for people looking to get in shape. Despite all the benefits of riding a bike, it’s still a sport where common cycling injuries can […]
Hearing loss can be a confusing and isolating experience. Did you know that certain hearing loss can be caused by an ear infection? An infection can prevent sound from reaching the inner ear. For sufferers, sounds might be completely cut off or come through muffled and hard to understand. While many infections can improve on […]
A skill not typically taught in medical school or during residencies, the task of planning a budget for a medical practice can come as quite a shock to many new doctors. Medical practice budgeting is an element easy to overlook in the early and exciting stages of establishing oneself professionally. Medical practices without budgets end […]
Many people are particularly at risk of developing arthritis at some point in their lives, and most of them don’t even know it. Even though some risk factors can’t be controlled, each of us has some power over the ones that can be controlled. Here is what you need to know about the arthritis risk […]
The human body is an extremely resilient, complex and mysterious marvel of nature. Fortunately, advances in science have allowed us to map the majority of the human genome. By understanding how genes are expressed, we can prevent certain diseases from developing. There are thousands of different types of genetically inherited diseases that all have their […]
Love a glass of wine (or two) at the end of the day? You’re certainly not alone. As global wine production continues to grow and more innovative producers join the industry, the selection of wine available on the market has never been so good. And on top of that, wine, when consumed in moderation, can […]
It might have happened when you were driving along and were suddenly rear-ended, forcing your face into the dashboard. It might have happened when you were playing hockey and were checked hard into the boards, or came crashing down onto the ice. It might have happened when you did something as seemingly innocuous as take […]
Dental implant surgery leaves some form of a wound in the mouth of the patient. Infections usually occur if harmful bacteria have access to your body and have the right conditions to survive and multiply. Most of the activities that a person does over the course of the day can easily expose them to infection […]
