Have you ever received a sample of a medication from your doctor? Medication samples are provided to physicians by drug companies. Physicians can then choose to provide these samples “free” of charge to their patients for a small duration, in order to determine if the patient tolerates the medication before they receive a prescription for […]
Medication Samples: Should Physicians Provide them To Patients? Read More »
When you have high cholesterol, you are at a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The problem is, you likely don’t feel sick. Heart disease is a silent killer, meaning there are no symptoms to warn you that you are sick. The only way to know if you have plaque build up
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January 1st means the start of a New Year, and with that comes New Year’s resolutions and promises to improve ourselves. Statistics show that the #1 New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. They also show that after one month only 64% of people have stuck to their resolution plans. After six months, only 46%
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Cardiovascular disease causes one third of the deaths in Canada – more than any other illness. Although February was Heart Month and to celebrate, we were checking in on your heart health we think this is important enough to continue this service twelve months of the year. We offer the Framingham Cardiovascular Risk Assessment. The
WHAT IS YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR RISK? Read More »
Christmas is a time of giving. Giving gifts to our family and loved ones brings us joy and happiness over the holiday season. It is also the time of year when charities begin calling for donations and our pocketbooks begin to run on empty. This year, take a moment to consider giving the gift of
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There is a quiet, gradual revolt occurring amongst the male gender. Yes, for too long their specialized wellness needs have been ignored. But no more! Not since books written by authors such as Dr. Johnathan V. Wright, Dr. Malcom Carruthers, Dr. Eugene Shippen, Dr. William Fryer and the list goes on and on, but these
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It is recommended that all Albertans aged 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu (influenza) annually. The flu viruses change from year to year, therefore our vaccines have to change with them. This year’s flu vaccine contains the H1N1 virus along with two new strains. Immunization is one of the best ways to
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If you are a female or male suffering from exhaustion, sleep problems or hot flashes you may want to consider having your hormone levels tested. These symptoms are only a few of many that may be signs of female menopause or male andropause. If your day-to-day activities are being disrupted by these symptoms saliva testing
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Forgetfulness…short term memory loss….dementia… Alzheimer’s! It’s a word that strikes fear in the hearts and minds of many families. A disturbing idea to think that your memory and the memories of your life can be lost. Like any disease however, it’s important that you recognize the early signs and take the actions that we know
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Whooping cough (pertussis) is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordatella pertussis. Among vaccine-preventable diseases, whooping cough is among the most commonly occurring ones in Canada. Whooping cough is making a comeback in Southern Alberta despite the fact that an effective vaccination exists for people of all ages. Already in Southern Alberta this
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