ROAD ACCIDENTS: JUST HOW AVOIDABLE ARE THEY?
If you happen to be a fan of racing games then you’re no stranger to the thrill that driving at 150mph could give you. However, we don’t exactly have the liberty to be that carefree in reality. At least not without dire consequences and life threatening risks. Sadly there’s no reset button in real life so we have to consciously exercise more caution while we’re on the road. Recent motor accident statistics are very much alarming and we have to do everything to bring those figures down drastically. At Calgary Family Clinic, we help rehabilitate those who have been injured …
ARE YOU CONSUMING TOO MUCH SALT?
This is an article you should read through concisely and definitely not take with a pinch of salt. Okay, our prowess at joke delivery may be debatable, but we at Calgary Family Clinic make it our continuous work to consistently dish out the best health and lifestyle advice to enable you lead a fulfilling and all-encompassing life. Today, we’ll be tackling the unhealthy demerits of excess salt consumption. Now straight to the business of the day; While salt is something that many may consider an essential condiment to have in their food, it is necessary to keep a check on …
KEEPING IT SAFE ON THE PLAYGROUND
Going to the playground for a little fun time and then coming back home with a nosebleed— every parents’ worse nightmare. Sometimes it just seems the little firecrackers have an unquenchable thirst for getting hurt. And while we have to give them room to explore and have a heck of a time, we also have to be very vigilant and mindful in order to prevent avoidable accidents. Each year, more than 200,000 kids are treated in hospital ERs for playground-related injuries. Many of these accidents can be prevented with careful supervision. Falls are the most common, accounting for more than 75 percent …
THE SUPERPOWER OF MEDITATION
Beautiful scenery, loose comfy clothes, incense, serene genteel music—the most popular ingredients for a soothing meditation session. But is meditation truly all its pent up to be? Does it truly match the hype? Well to put it simply, it’s an incredibly powerful exercise with immense rewards. If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace. Anyone can practice meditation. It’s simple and inexpensive, and it doesn’t require any special equipment. And you can practice meditation wherever you are — whether you’re out for a …
ARE YOU POSSIBLY DRINKING TOO MUCH WATER?
“Drink water and mind your business”—a millennial slogan that keeps resonating in our ears and across our phone screens. But is it possible to consume too much of the precious life sustaining and harmless fluid? Simply put, it is. We all know that drinking water is essential to survival, but the question of exactly how much we should consume on a daily basis is something that, well, feels like it will forever go unanswered. The truth remains that you can actually drink too much water and it could have a negative effect on your body. Let’s look at just how …
WHY VAPING MAY NOT BE AS COOL AS YOU THINK
We’ve all seen them— the super chill and ultra-stylish millennials on Netflix in neat bomber jackets, stunner shades and suave haircuts, and of course, an accessorized vape pen to put a bow on the whole ensemble. But you know what’s not so ‘lit’? Cancer, as well as the ton of health conditions you’re bound to encounter if you keep puffing on those death sticks. Of course, vape loyalists always tend to vehemently and quite conveniently, do away with the negative implications of smoking E-cigarettes and argue that it’s just a harmless relaxing vice. Well, as your health experts, we’re here …
10 BASIC WAYS TO BOOST YOUR KITCHEN HYGIENE
It’s considered by some to be the powerhouse of the family, others deem it the magical four-walled space where pure happiness is birthed—you guessed it, we’re talking about no other world but the kitchen. The necessity of keeping this area as humanly clean as possible cannot be overemphasized, as the resultant hazards of a failure to do so are pretty dire. The best way to keep your kitchen clean is to make a habit of cleaning up as you work, and taking care of a few chores each day so that messes don’t pile up. In this article, we’ll be educating …
FAMILY HYGIENE: THE ULTIMATE SQUAD GOAL
Those who stay clean together, definitely win together. Well, we probably just made that up but the message is still pretty valid. It doesn’t matter if you’re the world’s fastest paddler, if the rest of your crew is slacking, you’re going to have a pretty sluggish boat. Same thing applies to hygiene—it’s not enough to floss after every meal and keep your hair shiny and sleek if your kids have tartar and walk around the house in rancid Frankenstein hair. Everyone has to pull through as a unit to achieve that collective glow and win those nods of approval whenever …
JUST HOW DIVINE IS RED WINE?
Before you start digesting this tasty article, we would like to let you know it’s perfectly fine to pair it up with a fine tall glass of red wine. Yes, you have our professional blessing. We’ll be educating you on the immense benefits of sipping on red wine and of course, the healthy and responsible way to go about it. Emerging research continues to suggest that drinking wine in moderation — about a glass per day — offers several benefits. What type of wine is most beneficial to your health? Many people wonder about the differences between red and white …
TEACHING YOUR KIDS TO LOOK AFTER THEIR PETS
It seems the legion of pet loving families keeps on growing and expanding, no surprise there of course. I mean who wouldn’t want to have a furry little adorable creature to give unsolicited belly rubs and take on long reflective solo walks. No shocker most family portraits usually contain a special appearance by a very special pet, looking ever cute in the homemade mac and cheese frame. Of course most parents didn’t wake up in the pet game, they were coerced into it by their naturally persuasive little angels. A lot of kids seek the thrill of having pets, but …