Fall is coming and so is one of the most common health complaints during the colder times of the year – a sore throat. That raw, burning, and itchy feeling at the back of your throat is a familiar experience when you are suffering from it. There are different types of sore throat depending on what kind of organism caused it. The most common one is that which is caused by a virus. The common cold or flu is an
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Before, the concept of having an online medical clinic is something we can imagine in the future but not something that we can imagine happening now. Today, the threat of the coronavirus made way for a new normal when it comes to consultations – the possibility of having online doctors treat urgent medical issues and mental or behavioral disorders and release prescriptions faster. In Canada, some virtual clinics had already been established years ago. But it was not until the
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It is a fact that there are many people who under consume water daily despite the necessity of keeping the body hydrated for one’s well-being and overall health. Water makes up around 60% of our body and covers around 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. And probably, due to this somewhat ever-present nature of water, some people do not place water consumption at the top of the lists of their prime concerns. Nevertheless, its importance cannot be stressed more. For
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The child’s physical needs such as food, clothing, sleeping schedule, and playtime are what parents usually identify easily. But what’s similarly relevant may not be as noticeable and could even be left unattended at times – your child’s emotional and mental health. The soundness of the children’s mental health would allow them to direct their minds towards someone or something leading to the development of their social skills and to learn new things. Mental health has become an even more
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Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear that come from thought patterns related to: (1) Memories of past traumatic events (common in PTSD),(2) Perceived stressful or dangerous living environments (sometimes associated with major depression, experiences of abuse and/ or extreme poverty),(3) Anticipating negative outcomes for events that have not yet occurred (typical of Anxiety disorders).(4) Extreme fear of objects or situations (Phobias)(5) Fear of losing loved ones (Abandonment issues) Go to walk in clinic Thunder Bay if you experience
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It’s not often that you get this, but if you do, bacterial vaginosis will likely give you an uncomfortable time. Bacterial vaginosis or BV is a form of infection that affects the vagina. When bacteria that are naturally found in the vagina proliferate excessively, it disturbs the natural balance of the female reproductive area. BV is usually an uncomfortable disease but it does not pose any serious health risks. The exception, however, is if you are pregnant or are trying
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When your heart beats, it pumps out a wave of blood all over your body. The traveling blood pushes against the blood vessels called arteries, that carry the vital oxygen and nutrients that you need. The resulting force of this process is what we call blood pressure. In Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation estimates that approximately six million people have elevated blood pressure. That is almost around 19% of the Canadian population. Among them, 66% have consulted health professionals
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Haunted by hair loss? Male pattern hair loss is usually caused by genetics, but other factors like your health, diet, or hair care practices can result in early loss of hair. This is not a life-threatening disorder but it can affect how a person carries himself, his confidence, and his way of living. All over the world, almost two-thirds of men will have receding hairlines by their mid-30s. Depending on genetics or lifestyle, you may experience hair loss earlier or
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Seeing your kid suffer from asthma is difficult as a parent. For most children, asthma symptoms can be managed up to the point that they rarely get attacks. But knowing about treatments and triggers, and creating a lifestyle plan for your young one takes diligent research, patience, perseverance, and a good pediatrician. Right now, around 9.5 % of Canada’s population has asthma. Still, according to data, approximately 16% of children aging 4 to 11 suffer from the disease. Childhood asthma
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The Covid-19 outbreak changed a lot of things. One of its pivotal effects is how businesses started to shift from the office to a work-from-home format. Some of us, especially online workers, have long adjusted to the nature of working from home. But for others, it is a significant transformation from the environment of an office. Instead of colleagues, you interact with your family and children. Instead of focusing solely on work, you have distractions now and then – from
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Depression is a complex of psychological and physical symptoms. Low mood level or sadness is often the most prominent symptom. The common property of these symptoms is a decreased activity level in parts of the brain. THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION Depression may give one or more of these symptoms: -Low mood level or sadness. -Lack of joy or interest in activities that were joyful before. -Pessimism. -Feel of guilt of something without any substantial reason to feel so. -Inferiority thoughts.
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Children with ADHD exhibit the very same signs and symptoms as people who have ADD, which is Attention Deficit Disorder. ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and is also said to impact in between 3 to 5 percent from the population. Numerous kids with ADHD in no way obtain a appropriate diagnosis. Other children are improperly diagnosed with this particular disorder when they do not even have it. The signs and symptoms of kids with ADHD typically begin displaying up
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Clearly enlisting ovarian cyst symptoms is a difficult proposition. The main reason behind this difficulty is that ovarian cysts can display very few to no symptoms. Ovarian cysts are often discovered accidentally during a Routine Physical Exam or can be chanced upon during ultrasound, which might be performed for various reasons. Let’s take a closer look at some of these symptoms: Prominent symptoms Some of the most prominent ovarian cyst symptoms include sudden or recurring pain in the lower pelvis
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To understand generalized anxiety disorder it is important to have a general understanding of anxiety disorders overall and what they mean to a person who suffers from this type of mental illness. Anxiety Disorders are widespread. If you have recently been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder don’t feel bad, everyone has experienced some type of anxiety in their life. Exams, job interviews or giving an important presentation at work can cause a high levels of stress and can lead to
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