It’s that time of year again. The leaves are falling, the air is crisp and cold, and for many parents, their kids are getting sick… again. If your child is attending daycare, chances are they will get sick at some point. It’s just a fact of life. And while it’s normal for kids to get …
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Fertility is the natural ability to produce offspring. Women’s fertility is a precious gift that allows them to create life. Unfortunately, women’s fertility declines after 35 as women age, and eventually ceases altogether. This can be a difficult thing to come to terms with, but it’s important to remember that there are still many options …
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We love Calgary! Its excellent and vibrant landscape and the different venues to have a nice weekend are sure ways to fall in our city’s love. But some of us have a special problem with Calgary. That is lots and lots of migraines bouts, especially, with the year-round Chinook waves of high and low temperatures …
There are depression taglines, and then there are depression stories. Depression taglines and stories are often sad, heartbreaking, and full of loss. The kind that makes your heart hurt. That makes you feel like you’re not alone in the dark. The kind that makes you wish you could reach through the screen and hug the …
According to the published study regarding Omega-3 intake in Canada, it was determined that the values of the Omega-3 index in the Canadian population put 54.6% at intermediate risk for coronary heart diseases. While, unfortunately, the Omega-3 indices put 42.7% of the population in the high-risk category. Omega-3 index values of less than 4% of …
Did you know that approximately one in four Canadian adults between the age of 20 to 79 has high blood pressure? And that’s just the adults! High blood pressure is one of Canada’s most common health conditions, yet many people don’t know what it is or how to treat it. High blood pressure is often …
A vitamin is a nutrient that the body needs to grow and develop normally. There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble. The body can’t store water-soluble vitamins, so they must be taken daily. The body can store fat-soluble vitamins. Multivitamins have been a topic of debate for many years. Some people believe they …
In many ways, using foam as a vehicle for compounded medications can be advantageous for both the patient and the pharmacist. Foam is easy to administer, has a rapid onset of action, and is generally well-tolerated. Additionally, foam can help to improve drug absorption and distribution. The benefits of using foam in compounded medications can …
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Mouth ulcers are a common side effect of cancer therapy and can be quite painful. While many over-the-counter medications can be used to treat mouth ulcers, these medications often provide only limited relief. In some cases, a compounded medication may be a better option for treating mouth ulcers from cancer. Compounded medications are medications that …
Highlights: – Hypothyroidism is a condition that affects the thyroid gland and results in a less active (lazy) thyroid. – The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone, which is essential for the body to function properly. – Hypothyroidism is a common condition, and it is estimated that up to 10% of the population in Canada may …
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