Causes of Excessive Bleeding

Approximately 30% of all hysterectomies performed in the United States are to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. Conservative therapy, which is now the trend, also helps to control costs and allow women to keep their uterus intact. For many women, heavy menstrual bleeding is very subjective. By definition menorrhagia is menstruation at regular cyclical intervals but […] Read More

Your Heart Benefits From Reducing Inflammation

Inflammation is your body’s natural defense towards a foreign substance such as a bacteria, toxin or virus. Normally the inflammatory cycle protects your body from these bacterial and viral invaders. However, if we repeatedly expose the body to certain toxins or foods that the human body was never designed to process, chronic inflammation can occur. […] Read More

Where are the Upright MRI Scanners?

A physiotherapist colleague of mine treats many individuals with back pain. She recently sent me an email asking about the availabiltiy of upright MRI scanners in North America and specifically in Ontario. I thought about this and did some research and have discovered that there are not very many available in North America and in […] Read More

Late Summer Trends

Thankfully, there are still a few more warm nights left in this summer. If you held off on picking up any new items this season, this is a great time of year to capitalize on summer clearance sales. If you haven’t already, here are some great summer trends to try before autumn rolls in. White […] Read More

MENOPAUSE HOME TREATMENTS

Home Treatments Feeling a loss of control? Menopause stress bringing you down? Never fear! There are plenty of home treatments and cautions that can return your sense of normalcy. Using these clever tricks, you’ll be able to take your life back. Hot flashes may occur in the most unexpected time, so it is important to […] Read More

Stepping out in Style

Clothing retailer Club Monaco has long been known for their take on modern classic style translated into chic and simple separates. Fans of the brand or just those interested in shoes with style-staying power will be delighted with Club Monaco’s first shoe line which debuted this month. When describing what motivated the 28-year old company […] Read More