Living with acne? Let’s do something about it!
We’ve all heard about the dreaded skin condition that causes teenage angst–acne. But what really causes acne and what can be done?
Oh me, oh my, I think I have a stye
Noticed a little bump on your eyelid that seemed to appear out of nowhere? Well that just might be a stye. A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a small, red, painful lump near the base of your eyelash.
What is a dental infection?
There are many types of dental infections, but the one we will discuss here is a tooth abscess. A dental infection occurs when bacteria gets into the dental pulp. This is the innermost part of your tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves.
Back pain—Is it just a part of getting older, or is there something you can do?
Back pain is one of the most common chronic conditions that Canadians suffer from. Did you know that 4 out of 5 adults will experience at least one episode of back pain in their lives?
Thinking about getting help for depression?
Did you know that about 8% of adults will experience depression at some point in their lives? Everyone goes through periods of unhappiness and we all throw around the word “depressed”, but what does it truly mean to be depressed?
The dreaded diaper rash
If you’re a parent, then you have definitely heard of the dreaded diaper rash. If you see a red rash developing on your child’s bottom it is probably one of the first things that comes to mind!
The time for ticks is here
In the midst of a pandemic summer we are all spending so much time outside, but did you know that spending time in wooded areas or areas with tall grass and bushes may put you at risk of getting bitten by a tick?
What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
So much of our daily lives have changed since the start of the COVID-10 pandemic, but with vaccines now available we can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Red itchy skin—could it be eczema?
Eczema is a skin condition characterized by red and itchy skin. Eczema is caused by inflammation of the skin and is also called dermatitis.
Allergies putting a damper on your summer plans?
The sun is shining, birds are singing, and flowers are blooming. With beautiful weather well underway in Canada, seasonal allergies can quickly put a damper on your outdoor plans.
