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Alternatives In Mental Health

By Steven December 15, 2020Mental Health

"Health" and "illness" are contrasting terms. They can be used in physical or in mental context. We know that physical exercise done on a regular basis keeps us healthy. Mental exercise also keeps us mentally healthy. Just like after doing physical exercise we need rest, after mental exercise the mind also needs rest. But we hear the term "physical rest" frequently. The term "mental rest" is rarely used. No doubt then that as mental activities have increased with industrialisation, stress has increased. This stress results from our inability to allow our mind to become inactive or relaxed for even a…

4 Simple Coping Skills You Must Have For Your Mental Health

By Steven December 13, 2020Mental Health

In mental health circles, counselors, psychiatrists, and facilitated group specialists always talk about coping skills. Why? Not only because we need them to get through the day but also to help us function better in society. These walk in clinic Calgary help me to cope with my depression until I fully recovered. I've come up with 4 must have coping skills for anyone dealing with mental health issues. They've worked for me and I know they have worked for many others as well. So here they are: 1. Have A Support Network Family members and close friends would be ideal…

Reduce Mental Stress While Working at Home

By Steven October 18, 2020Health

The coronavirus outbreak has affected the daily life and routine of people around the world including our work habits and work environment. Due to the lockdown that has been implemented in most countries, companies resulted in a "Work from Home" concept. Government facilities in Canada and most companies, no matter the size, have implemented a work from home setting while in a lockdown. Companies that have an option for remote working are also highly favored by most people to secure the safety of their entire family. Since work has been brought home, a lot of employees have been experiencing mental…

7 Tips to Prevent Hormonal Imbalance in Women

By Steven September 27, 2020Health

Some women find it difficult to lead a life of dealing with hormones and their effects. Sure, you cannot live without them, but living with them can bring various challenges. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. By traveling through your bloodstream, your hormones go to other organs to regulate regular body functions ranging from your monthly menstruation to how you absorb food and nutrients. These chemical messengers, if in the right amount, help keep normal body processes, both physical and mental. But too much or too little of these hormones mean can result in diseases and other negative health effects. …

5 Health Risks Posed by Blue-Green Algae in Thunder Bay

By Steven September 15, 2020Health

In recent news, the local health unit in Thunder Bay, Ontario confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in Icarus Lake and Madeline Like. This was days after the Thunder Bay District Health Unit or TBDHU found the same algal bloom progressing in Warnica Lake. TBDHU released an advisory to avoid going near those waters while toxin testing is being conducted and there are indications of algal bloom. What are blue-green algae exactly? And how do they affect people, animals, and the surroundings? Understanding blue-green algae Despite its name, blue-green algae are not algae after all. They are a type of…

Why Am I Always Sick? 6 Reasons to Consider

By Steven September 12, 2020HealthNo Comments

Do you usually find yourself bedridden? In your family circle, are you the one who usually acquires common illnesses? Does your circle of friends call you the flu-catcher? If you are one of those people who frequently get sick, it’s time to know why you are this way. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a normal adult may suffer two to three bouts of colds every year. If you experience more than four episodes of colds yearly, you may want to consider asking your doctor why you are ill most of the time. Why do you…

Understanding Urinary Tract Infection in Adults

By Steven September 6, 2020HealthNo Comments

Do you feel a burning sensation every time you urinate? Do you frequently want to go to the bathroom to pee? You might have a urinary tract infection or UTI. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is considered as the most prevalent type of infection that can affect your urinary system. Approximately 60% of women and 12% of men will get this at least once during their lifetime. According to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, UTI affects female Canadians more, with women making 500,000 recorded trips to clinics just to get checked. Your urinary system is composed of the bladder, ureters,…

Being a Responsible Millennial During Covid-19 Outbreak

By Steven September 5, 2020HealthNo Comments

Canada’s battle against the novel coronavirus disease is far from over yet. As per recent news reports, although the rise of cases in other parts of the country seemed to have stabilized, cases in Western Canada show no sign of slowing down. Health experts attribute this spike in new cases to the young population. From initially affecting older people in long-term care facilities, data now shows that the virus is spreading more among a much younger age group. The Public Health Agency of Canada announced that people who belong to the 20-39 population or the millennials have the highest Covid-19…

How Can I Keep Myself Healthy During Viral Outbreaks?

By Steven August 28, 2020Health, Mental HealthNo Comments

Practicing social distancing. Putting on facial masks. Using alcohol and sanitizer. Staying at home as much as possible. Health authorities imposed basic protocols to minimize and even curb transmission of the novel coronavirus strain that upended the daily lives of people and communities all over the world. There is, however, another important thing you can do besides complying with these rules, and that is boosting your immune system. Countries, including Canada, must adopt a "new normal" system to adjust to the social impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the government’s efforts seemed to limit the spread of the virus, Canada…

3 Tips to Heal Your Gut and Lose the Weight for Good

By Steven March 31, 2020HealthNo Comments

Weight loss is as simple as eat less and exercise more, right? That is certainly the messages we hear in the media. And it sometimes may seem like an easier solution. But unfortunately, it doesn't always work. A surprising weight loss journey Janet (not her real name) is a client of mine who came to me to lose weight. She had tried everything and currently was exercising intensely twice per day to try to make the scale budge. And it wasn't budging! https://youtu.be/scDmziIwUEY Janet's friend, Claire, came to me months earlier to address her symptoms of joint aches and pains…