ASD and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
ASD and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Funto Orimalade This article is written from the perspective of a psychiatrist with a special interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder. These are unprecedented times for all, having to deal with a pandemic that has largely shut the whole world down. Schools, various community programs, and workplaces have been closed in order to conform to the requirements of various Public Health departments around the world. These changes and the associated uncertainty are highly likely to affect individuals with ASD. Since the pandemic, my experience has been that certain individuals with ASD have …
4 Moments for Hand Hygiene to keep your patients safe
Most healthcare-associated infections are preventable through good hand hygiene โ cleaning hands at the right times and in the right way. ๐๏ธCleaning your hands, either with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizer, is one of the most effective ways to contain the spread of infections.๐๏ธ Here are some key moments for hand hygiene to ensure you and your colleagues know when and why to clean your hands; Before patient/patient environment contact Before the aseptic procedure After body fluid exposure risk After patient/patient environment contact Download the free pdf file(Resource; Canadian Patient Safety Institution) below; Click hereย This PDF …
What do you Know about Keto?
The Ketogenic diet is well proven as effective โฃand healthy for weight loss. Now more studies are needed (and are in the pipeline )โฃ click the link to study will be in bio โฃof the post below; View this post on Instagram Albeit controversial, The Ketogenic diet is well proven as effective โฃ And healthy for weight loss. โฃ โฃ But did you know that it has also shown some promising effects โฃ On mental health disorders ? โฃ โฃ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐โฃ Looked at several case series and cohort studies which showed-โฃ …
A-Z series of health and immunity
The Gut ( your intestines) which is about 5M(16 Ft) long is host to 60-70% of the immune system!! โฃ The gut is also our physical barrier to a lot of toxins and harmful products.ย Click the link below to learn moreย View this post on Instagram Continuing in our A-Z series of health and immunity -โฃ The Gut ( your intestines) which is about 5M(16 Ft) long is host to 60-70% of the immune system!! โฃ The gut is also our physical barrier to a lot of toxins and harmful products . โฃ โฃ Our gut is home for …
Coronavirus ( COVID-19) How to spend time at home & the global hunt for a cure
An educative video on the global pandemic CoronaVirus (COVID-19) Tips on things you can do while on lockdown. Seeย below; …
Guide to Acupuncture
What Is Acupuncture? An age-old healing practice of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are placed at specific points in the body. It is predominantly used to get rid of the pain but also has been used to treat other conditions. More than 3 million Americans use acupuncture. How Acupuncture Works: It seeks to release the flow of the body’s vital energy or “chi” by stimulating points along 14 energy pathways. Scientists say the needles cause the body to release endorphins (natural painkillers) and may boost blood flow and change brain activity. Does Acupuncture Hurt? Most people feel no …
Professional Chiropractors At Calgary Family Clinic
Here are our wonderful Chiropractor at Calgary Family Clinic Dr. Chelsea Nelson and ย Dr. Ashlyn Demmers A few things to consider: Chiropractic – What to expect on your first visit? Do you have back pain? Neck pain? Headaches? Shoulder pain? Have you been thinking about trying Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a great choice to help relieve pain in many areas. Here is what to expect: On your first visit, the Chiropractor will go through a detailed health history, identifying any concerns you may have. They will then complete a specific examination, based on where you are experiencing …
Mental Health
Itโs Ok to not be Ok! At Calgary Family Clinic (CFC), we donโt stop talking till itโs Ok with you!! Millions of North Americans live with various types of mental illness and mental health problems, such as social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, drug addiction, and personality disorders. Treatment options include medication and psychotherapy. At CFC We Offer Psychotherapy!!! Psychotherapy is usually used either alone or in combination with medications to treat mental illnesses. It involves a range of treatment techniques. At psychotherapy, a person with a mental illness talks to a licensed and trained mental health care professional who helps him …
How to prevent low back pain
We care! We are your call for Low Back Pain!! Enjoy this educational video on Low Back Pain where Dr. Andrea Furlan explain how people can prevent low back pain; ๏ปฟ …
Chiropractic Therapy in Pain Management
Chiropractic Therapy in Pain Management is going mainstream and the services can now be made available to almost anyone. Chiropractors define subluxation as โan alteration of the biomechanical and physiological dynamics of adjoining structures which can cause neural disturbances.”It is seen as a process, not a static condition by which the tissues suffer constant changes which usually includes: Hyperemia – an excess of blood in a particular area of the body. Congestion โ toxins accumulate in areas aggravating the nerve endings in the muscle producing pain. Edema – excessive fluid leaking into tissues, resulting in swelling. Tiny hemorrhages – a …
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