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World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day – November 14th 2018 November 14th is World Diabetes Day. It was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization
How to Avoid Common Asthma Triggers
Various factors can trigger acute asthma symptoms (asthma attack) or aggravate the disease. If you or a loved one suffers from asthma, it is important
We Now Carry a DEET-Free Insect Repellent
We now carry PiACTIVE – a DEET FREE insect repellent! The World Health Organization endorses the ingredient in PiACTIVE as a safe and effective DEET
Travelling With Diabetes
Whether it’s for work, to visit family abroad, or for leisure, travel is for everyone, including those with type 2 diabetes. All it takes is
Hypertension and Self-Monitoring
High blood pressure (hypertension) is known as a silent disease, which means it generally doesn’t cause any symptoms until a cardiac event such as a
Recognizing and Preventing Shingles
If you’ve had chickenpox, you could be among the 130,000 Canadians who contract shingles, also known as herpes zoster, every year. The virus that causes
Osteoporosis
After the age of 50 years old, 1 out of 4 women and 1 out of 8 men will get osteoporosis, also known as “brittle
Treatment and Prevention of Low Back Pain
Many things can cause low back pain: a pulled muscle, muscle spasms, a pinched nerve, a “slipped” (herniated) disk, osteoarthritis, etc. Sometimes, the exact cause
Asthmatics and Sports
Asthmatics benefit from doing sports too. With proper treatment, you can control your asthma and partake in almost any sport. Learn more here.
