
Tag Archives medicine

Guide Health: Toe nail fungus is not a pretty thing
Eliminating toe nail fungus takes patience and persistence, but it rarely clears up on its own

Guide Health: Exposed to Lyme disease
The number of diagnosed cases in Canada is climbing, and so is the geographic area at risk

Guide Health: What you need to know about home testing
With any home test, check to make sure you know what it actually tests for, and that you are aware of its limitations

Guide Health: Sorting through the alphabet on diabetes drugs
Diabetes treatment is more complex, but the principles are easy to understand

Guide Health: That dry, hacking cough
No wonder they hurt… coughs can eject air from your lungs at 500 m.p.h.!

Guide Health: The cutting edge of biologicals
These newest types of drugs are manufactured by living organisms

Guide Health: For healthier hair, focus on overall health
Hair loss, or even a change in the “healthiness” of your hair should be checked by your doctor

Guide Health: Vital first aid for your first aid kit
Pre-packed first aid kits are convenient, but you should tailor them to your activities

Guide Health: Antibiotic stewardship – it’s everyone’s job
As many as half of the 25 million prescriptions written for antibiotics in Canada each year are unnecessary
