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In the area of treating autoimmune conditions where inflammation is high, biologic treatments have been revolutionary in offering patients the potential to achieve a very low level of disease activity, if not full remission.  These biologics are targeted at removing … Continue reading →

At a recent conference of the American College of Rheumatology, research was presented regarding the incidence of sleep apnea in people with rheumatoid arthritis.  Many people complain of poor sleep who  have arthritic pain.  Joint problems and finding a comfortable position … Continue reading →

As health care professionals, we are always so quick to point out the DON’Ts in approaching life with illness.  Here is Gunnar Esiason’s “common sense approaches to living life with a chronic illness that everyone can find useful. Follow Direction … Continue reading →

Cinnamon has many health benefits including antioxidants, polyphenols and unique chemicals that can help regulate blood sugar in those with type 2 Diabetes by increasing uptake of glucose, improving the sensitivity of insulin in fat and muscle tissue and slowing … Continue reading →

Osteoporosis is a gradual weakening of bone that can lead to a fracture (break) of bone with very little stress to the area.  For example,  if a person falls off a chair or falls to the ground from a standing … Continue reading →

As health professionals, we are often asked about the role inflammatory foods play in reducing inflammation throughout the body.  The natural body fluids in a healthy person are alkaline (high pH) and are found to be more acidic in those … Continue reading →

This Friday July 28th is World Hepatitis Day.  The World Health Organization’s Global Strategy on viral hepatitis is to eliminate hepatitis B and C by 2030.  Governments from 194 countries, adopted this goal at the 69th World Health Assembly meeting … Continue reading →

This Monday July 24th is International Self-Care Day.  This annual day was established in 2011 by the International Self-Care Foundation to encourage people to be aware of the daily choices they make in promoting a healthy lifestyle.  When you choose to wear … Continue reading →

As a pharmacist specializing in both arthritis and menopause, I am often asked about changes in libido with aging and if arthritis can affect this.  There is a natural lowering of libido with age as blood flow to the genital … Continue reading →

This is a list of DON’TS….. key questions developed by Dr Geoffrey Nguyen, a Gastroenteritis at Mount Sinai in Toronto and Choosing Wisely Canada, a national healthcare campaign. A specialized group of physicians and patients worked on these questions. Don’t … Continue reading →