Diabetes

Diabetes: What cardiovascular diseases can it lead to?

Jun 29, 2024 • 1 Like

While managing diabetes is important for overall health, one of the most significant concerns is its impact on cardiovascular health. Diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing...

Which medications should be avoided during pregnancy?

Jun 28, 2024 • 1 Like

It is essential to properly prepare for pregnancy with your doctor or midwife, especially if, as a pregnant person or someone planning to conceive, you take medications daily. It is imperative to not...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes and Foot Health: Why should you wear non-binding socks?

Jun 24, 2024

Diabetes isn't just about managing blood sugar—proper foot care is important too, making daily foot inspections, wearing proper footwear, and maintaining foot hygiene quite essential. These...

Spasticity

Spasticity: Everything you need to know!

Jun 17, 2024 • 2 Likes

Spasticity is a symptom found in various neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), stroke (CVA), and cerebral palsy. It is characterized by sudden muscle contractions during...

Psychiatry

Transference and countertransference in psychoanalysis

Jun 10, 2024

During therapy, when the relationship between a patient and their therapist is well established, there is often this strange phenomenon of the patient's emotional outpouring onto their therapist.  The...

EMDR Therapy: What Does It Treat?

Jun 3, 2024 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a method primarily used to treat cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it is also effective in managing other mental...

Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Everything you need to know!

Jun 1, 2024 • 2 Likes

The heart is a remarkable machine, ticking away with a steady rhythm that keeps life flowing. But sometimes, it can skip a beat – literally. These irregular heartbeats, also known as heart...

Multiple sclerosis

What are the benefits of herbal medicine for multiple sclerosis?

May 30, 2024 • 1 Like

Many patients with chronic illnesses, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), often seek out alternative or complementary medicine. Phytotherapy, one such option, focuses on the healing properties of plants...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Joint Pain and Swelling in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease and UC)

May 19, 2024

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease are two types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Common symptoms include abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea, among others. However, these conditions are...

How does the spring season boost our health and wellness?

Apr 27, 2024 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

As winter thaws and spring begins to blossom, the world around us transforms. This change isn't just a delight for the eyes; it brings longer days, warmer weather, and a renewal of nature’s bounty,...

Drugs that can impact your memory

Apr 26, 2024 • 10 Likes

Some drugs can hinder how optimally the memory works, and this is often observed with medications prescribed for anxiety, Parkinson's disease, and chronic pain.So, which medications negatively affect...

What does grinding teeth in your sleep say about your health?

Apr 20, 2024 • 3 Likes

Bruxism, commonly known as teeth grinding, is more than just a nocturnal nuisance. It's a common condition that can lead to significant health issues if left unaddressed.So, what is it caused by? How...