Constipation is typically considered a digestive issue but the effects of constipation can often be far-reaching beyond the gut. One connection that often goes unnoticed is how bowel health can affect the urinary system. Given how close the two organs … Read More
Monitoring your child’s weight and height is only a small part of raising a healthy child. A holistic approach, according to pediatricians, focuses on meeting physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Understand your child’s specific individual needs and support them with … Read More
Cholesterol is often viewed as a negative thing, but it is important to recognize that it is an essential substance in your body. Cholesterol is found within every cell and it helps produce hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids needed … Read More
Colon cancer (also referred to as colorectal cancer) has historically been associated with older people. For many decades, the medical establishment has issued guidelines that focused on screening adults over the age of 50, with the assumption that younger populations … Read More
Obesity is more than a weight condition, it is a state that can silently affect vital organs including the heart. Studies have shown that too much body fat can throw off the natural equilibrium of the body and can make … Read More
Pregnancy is one of the most informative experiences a woman has in her life, and the initial days are commonly questioned. For many, the first manifestations of pregnancy can seem like pre-menstrual symptoms, which can be easily confused with one … Read More
Despite cancer being one of the most researched conditions on the planet, it remains rife with half-truths and inaccurate assumptions that can lead to needless fear, delay in treatment, and even taking dangerous options. We can make better decisions about … Read More
The time a woman’s body and mind go through after the birth of a child is vital. Between the joys and challenges of caring for a newborn, the question of family planning often comes up; when do you begin? How … Read More
Stress is often viewed as a common emotional or psychological burden that we all experience and learn to cope with on a daily basis. But the question remains, what happens when stress is not merely a mental discomfort but rather … Read More
Making an informed choice about how to deliver your new baby is one of the most important decisions an expectant mother will ever have to make. There are two modes of delivery, vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery (C-section) and each … Read More
