Health
To Your Health: Winter means cold, sniffles and stress on the body
By Gillian Slade on October 22nd, 2018
Not only has winter arrived before its time but so have colds and sniffles. The colder weather was not necessarily the trigger for a cold but rather our changing habits at this time of year. After spending plenty of time outdoors all summer we now seek the comfort and warmth of our homes. Even meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: A healthy, sound lifestyle adds 12 to 14 years of life
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2018
What results in good health and longevity? I’ve said for years that it’s good genes, good lifestyle and good luck. But since we can’t choose our parents, or know what fate holds in store for us, we must treat lifestyle with tender, loving care. Now, a report in the publication “Circulation” proves that a sound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Natural remedies and illogical attacks
By Medicine Hat News on October 15th, 2018
Break a law and you end up in jail. “Ignorance of the law is no excuse,” it’s said. So should ignorance of medical facts excuse anyone? Time and time again so-called medical experts publish illogical reports without repercussion. Recently, a physician stated publicly, “There is no case for vitamin supplementation in normal, healthy, non-pregnant adults ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Don’t believe these medical myths about travelling
By Medicine Hat News on October 1st, 2018
What’s the worst of times when travelling? It’s when you’re sitting on a bus tour 100 miles from the next stop and you begin to suffer the bowel spasms of traveller’s diarrhea. If the worst scenario happens, it’s a moment you will never forget. But this common risk, and the chance of acquiring other infections, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Chronic inflammation and its impact on how we age
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2018
This week I’ve learned a new word, “inflammaging.” Researchers at the University of California use it in a report that claims chronic inflammation has a profound effect on how we age, and what diseases we develop. No one can go through life without experiencing the red, warm sensation of an injury or infection. But none ... Read More »
1 responseTo Your Health: Consider the value of food
By Gillian Slade on September 24th, 2018
If you are not convinced that appearance is everything when it comes to food just take a look at the carefully created photos of food at a fast food restaurant. The picture has you salivating as you stand in line, you can already taste the mustard on your tongue, the red tomato, and the flavour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: A horrible way to start the day
By Medicine Hat News on September 17th, 2018
The first thing I do every morning is read the newspaper. This morning I should have stayed in bed. The headline read, “No amount of alcohol is safe.” The report claimed to be one of the largest studies of alcohol consumption that’s ever been done. To make my day worse, the litany of alcohol problems ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Don’t let the cold keep you isolated
By Gillian Slade on September 17th, 2018
Especially when the weather turns cooler it is often easier to decide to stay home and sit in a comfortable chair rather than get out in the community. There is valid scientific research though that shows isolation results in depression, being more introverted, and cognitive decline because there is little outside stimulation. Something as simple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Give your heart a tune-up in just 30 days
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2018
Have I been missing a vital remedy to maintain a healthy heart? I wondered if that was the case when I read an article in LifeExtension titled, “The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up.” The author, Dr. Steven Masley, is a Fellow of both The American Heart Association and The American Academy of Nutrition. He has devoted his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Advocate for your best healthy self
By Gillian Slade on September 10th, 2018
You are your own best health advocate and now is the ideal time of year to establish your own health file at home, or take another look at one you already have. The more organized you are in that health file, the better. Keep track of when your immunizations need updating or boosting, when you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Time limits, regular cleaning for your smartphone
By Gillian Slade on August 27th, 2018
It sometimes looks like we have an addiction to smartphones that impacts our relationships with family, friends and consequently our health, not to mention germs and bacteria collecting on your phone and even your keyboard. So strong is our addiction to phones many people carry them around in their hands, not even putting them away ... Read More »
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