Norovirus Outbreak: what you need to know If you have kids and live in York Region, you would have heard about the Norovirus outbreak. Currently a number of schools in York Region are [...]
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition which causes visible damages to the structure of the small intestine. Under a microscope, a normal individual’s small intestine will have numerous [...]
First of all food sensitivity is not the same as food allergy. Food allergy involves the immunoglobulin E (IgE). To determine food allergy that creates various degree of anaphylaxis, check with [...]
Menopause is defined as the cessation of ovulation. Most medical professionals will consider a woman post menopausal if she has not had a menstrual flow for over 1 year. There are many health [...]
One of the most common question I get from new moms is “when should I start my baby on solid foods?” The short answer is, “it depends.” Health Canada now recommends moms breast feed their [...]
Most of us have experience heart burn one time or another. However if acid reflux is a regular occurrence, you should seek treatment that gets to the root cause. More than just a nuisance, [...]
Triclosan, the active ingredient in all the antibacterial products found on store shelves is a poison in disguise. Since the SARS scare, these antibacterial products are found at all public [...]