While a harrowing realization, it seems as though in today’s age, it has never been more important to be your own health advocate. Here in Canada, the medical system is a bit of a joke to speak plainly, and I am not the only one who feels this way. Yes, OHIP is wonderful to an … More The significance of being your own health advocate
Yesterday’s post started our discussion of something referred to as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a commonly misunderstood and quite rare genetic disorder. Don’t stress if you’re unfamiliar with it, because I would wager most people are; I was, too, until I began educating myself on the matter because I may have it myself. There are two categorizations … More What the heck is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? (Part Two)
I consider myself rather fortunate in the sense I’ve never been someone who experiences anxiety toward the medical realm. That is not to suggest I enjoy seeing doctors for whatever reason, because I wouldn’t say it’s my favourite past time; rather, whenever I do have to see a doctor or undergo some sort of test, … More Read this if you suffer from medical anxiety
I’ve had digestive issues, quite literally, since I was born. I’ve been informed that I had terrible colic as a child, and while after the colic subsided I didn’t have any issues for a few years, they undeniably returned once I was about 16. The stomach problems I began encountering when I was a teenager … More Can massage help with dietary issues?
As I mentioned in a post a few days back, I bonked my nose rather forcefully over the weekend. I wasn’t sure if I broke it, and after waiting for a few days without tremendous improvement, I decided to go get it checked out. My nose and it’s shenanigan’s is not what this post is … More Are you self-aware?
Given the state of the healthcare system here in Ontario, I don’t need to remind any Ontarians of just how bad it is. To broaden the scope a bit, healthcare system issues seem to be becoming a worldwide, universal problem, and I am well aware that Ontario isn’t special in its shit healthcare construct. I … More Be your own health advocate
I recently had some bloodwork done, and when my doctor called me and asked me to come in for an appointment to discuss the results, I figured they weren’t great. My doctor informed me I have a rather hefty hormone imbalance (which I already knew thanks to a naturopath), and he provided me with some … More Are your hormones out of whack?
I mentioned in yesterday’s post regarding sternum injuries that I would update you once I learned what exactly it is that I did to my own. I spoke with my doctor’s office today and was informed that nothing of tremendous concern showed up on my chest x-rays, therefore my sternum itself and the surrounding muscle … More Here’s how to treat a bruised sternum
I would wager that a lot of us have heard of tennis elbow but aren’t necessarily familiar with what it entails, unless of course we have personally experienced the condition. I wasn’t sure of what tennis elbow was until my dad told me I likely have it in my left elbow, and so after doing … More Here is how to treat tennis elbow
Ingrown toenails, if you’ve ever had one, are considerably painful. This may be a surprising realization if you have been fortunate enough to avoid ever experiencing one, but for those of us who have dealt with this pesky problem, we’re fully aware just how awful ingrown toenails can be. I’ve dealt with ingrown toenails since … More Here’s how to treat ingrown toenails
The medical realm is one that has always piqued my interest. I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone who works in the medical field, regardless of their specific title or occupation, and I commend the people who risk their own health and safety to benefit others on a daily basis through their work. … More Lenox Hill: worth the watch
Casts, for anyone who has ever had to wear them, aren’t exactly a pleasant experience. They’re bulky and uncomfortable, you can’t get them wet, and, after a while, they start to get a little rank, both in terms of appearance and smell. While I’ve never broken a bone, I have had to wear a cast … More Say goodbye to itchy, awkward casts
Have you ever withheld information from your physician that you knew you probably should share? Well, apparently Americans do so frequently. “Between 60 and 80 percent of people admit they avoid telling their doctor details that could be relevant to their well-being,” a MedicalXpress article states. A study conducted by senior researcher Angela Fagerlin, chair … More A majority of Americans are lying to their doctors
I really don’t like annoying people. I personally am not a fan of being pestered, or nagged, so I try m absolute hardest to refrain from doing what bothers me to others. That being said, the way the world is going, nagging will soon become the new normal. I’m not sure if I’m the only … More A need for pestering
I wrote a post a while back about the wide array of issues I experienced with the Ontario healthcare system in regard to figuring out what was wrong with my foot. After seeing several doctors, one of which who told me I was making up the pain in my foot for attention and further than … More A lack of trust in the Canadian healthcare system
An article in The Star by Michael Lewis recently caught my attention as it discusses how young adults are making use of technology to responsibly manage their well-being and further access services like no generations before has, according to a report by the Canadian Medical Association. Lewis references the report in his article, explaining that … More Are Millenials More Health-Savvy Than Older Generations?
Going to the doctor’s can be a real pain in the rear. Perhaps you go and wait for three hours only to see your doctors for five minutes, trying to ask questions as they’re halfway out the door. Maybe you’ve had several bad experiences with doctors, for example, incorrect diagnoses, being made to feel as … More “But I Don’t Want to go to the Doctor’s…”
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