NIGHTY NIGHT: ARE YOU SLEEPING THE RIGHT WAY?
For something that should be so relaxing and refreshing, sleep could sometimes be so stressful and quite the drag, especially when you suffer from its perpetual absence. Granted, there might be a plethora of seemingly unavoidable reasons why you’re not getting your much needed sleep: stressful work hours, taking care of the kids round the clock, working numerous shifts, extensive study hours, binge watching that novel Netflix show so you don’t miss a beat on Reddit fan pages and so on. However, some of the reasons might be due to not-so-healthy lifestyle choices such as overconsumption of sugar, caffeine and …
SELF-CHECKS YOU CAN PERFORM AT HOME TO TEST YOUR HEALTH
Taking a trip down to the doctor’s office may not always be convenient or the most affordable option, especially in these moments of lockdowns and economic overhauls. However, this should not inhibit our ability to perform basic checkups on ourselves and our kids to be sure we’re all as fit as a fiddle. Should the results of these light tests be worrisome, the next step should definitely be getting in touch with a medical practitioner for a professional examination and possible diagnosis. Regular checkups are an important way to monitor your health. It’s a good idea for you to become …
THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC
Sometimes, life’s solutions are simpler than we think. Want to feel upbeat? The remedy might just be listening to an upbeat catchy song and let your body, mind and soul be in tune with the flowing rhythm possessing your nerve endings. We all know the impact music can have on our moods: You may find yourself suddenly dancing in the kitchen or singing in the car when one of your favorite songs plays on the radio. Or maybe you feel a sense of peace when you hear a particular melody. Research has shown that music does more than help us feel …
LESS SCREEN TIME, MORE ME TIME
First the world compels you to live basically every aspect of your life virtually, and now here we are asking you to put down your devices as much as you can. A bit paradoxical right? But then, as with all things in life, regulation and moderation is necessary for sustainability and longevity. These days trying to separate a kid from his iPad is as big a Herculean task as trying to take a cub away from its mother. But then we must understand the health implications that can come with succumbing to the wills of our little monsters. We must …
WHY WORKING FROM HOME MAY PAY YOU, HEALTH-WISE
No more hassling about what shoes go with your Monday tie, no more bickering about that co-worker who always spills coffee in the break room, no more sprinting to the bus shuttle each morning while trying to catch your breath the entire ride to the office—these might be a few of the benefits that come with working from home, which has become a wide normative practice owing to the presence of “The Rona”, as millennials have lightheartedly dubbed the world’s pandemic. But there’s a lot more to gain from this newfangled and rapidly metamorphic approach to work and productivity. Recent …
YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING MORE GREEN TEA
The expression, “it pays to drink tea and mind your business” might sound very ‘Gen-Z-ish’ and smart mouthed but when you think about it, there’s actually a whole lot of truth to it. A lot of us have had a longstanding relationship with the so-called nectar of the gods, but have you been consuming your tea the healthy way? And what benefits do you stand to gain from gulping this satisfying substance regularly? No matter what the season, tea can be a tasty beverage since it can be served iced or hot. But its benefits go far beyond refreshment. There is …
MOST EFFECTIVE ON SITE RESPONSES TO COMMON SPORT INJURIES
It’s all fun and games till someone gets hurt—no surprise this applies largely to sports as well. A serious injury incurred, but improperly and untimely handled while engaging in sports could ruin a typical Sunday afternoon, cause health complications or even prematurely terminate a professional sports career. While they are largely inevitable, injuries can be properly managed by first respondents on site before pro medical help arrives. Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. There are two kinds of sports injuries: acute and …
THE UNENDING MERITS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy as you may know, deals with restoring and maintaining functional movement, reducing pain and promoting health in individuals. As licensed physiotherapists at Calgary Family Clinic, we treat a wide array of conditions and are extensively trained in manual therapy which means we are “hands on” with our patients. This may include massage and joint mobilization and manipulation, as well as muscle stretching which we achieve using a wide variety of techniques. Many physiotherapists consult in private practice and we treat a wide array of conditions. Orthopaedic cases (this includes sports injuries, fractures, spinal pain and headaches to name a few) …
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU GET A MASSAGE, IN THESE ESPECIALLY MOST STRESSFUL TIMES?
We could all unanimously agree that we’ve all been stressed out beyond our normal threshold of tolerance lately right? Bet we could all unwind and relieve those overworked and overburdened nerves. How inviting does the idea of a massage appeal to you? And how regularly should you embark on that tempting trip to your masseuse? How often you should get a massage depends on several factors, including your physical and emotional needs; your stress levels; and your budget. You will definitely experience the most health benefits from massage when you get massage regularly. Massage calms the nervous system, improves blood …
Prostate Cancer in black men.
Welcome back to season 2! This episode I featured on DR Mo aka MDO of a Slice of health podcast – talking about prostate cancer in black men. This was an amazing episode to discuss prostate cancer especially how it affects black men and how we can demystify the stigma associated with screening and testing 1 in 8 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime . Prostate cancer does affect black men at a rate 4x compared to their Caucasian counterparts Although the PSA TEST is used in prostate cancer it is not that specific for prostate cancer …
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