H1N1 Vaccination Outbreak Prevention

With all the contradictory health information, Canada is split 50/50 on whether to be vaccinated with the H1N1 shot and that is enough to make anyone sick and tired. The City of Toronto revealed today 10...

CDC: Fish Poisoning Brings Pain to Bedroom

"They" say eating fish is good for you! According to the folks at the Centers for Disease Control, that's not always the case. According to the most recent edition of the CDC's weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report, six of seven sexually-active persons diagnosed with...

Medical Marijuana Benefits

" Marijuana Rx Has medical marijuana gotten a bad rap? Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Dr. Herbert Kleber and Dr. Mitch Earleywine on the pros and cons of using medical marijuana...

Hungover this New Years Day? Try some cures and remedies

If you had a bit too much fun at your New Years party last night, then chances are you might have a bit of a hangover today. While it is known that there is no 'cure' for a hangover, there are some remedies and...

Current restrictions on marijuana research are absurd

"The human brain naturally produces and processes compounds closely related to those found in Cannabis sativa, better known as marijuana [see "The Brain's Own Marijuana," by Roger A. Nicoll and Bradley E. Alger. These compounds are called endogenous cannabinoids or...

A Guide to Seasick Remedies

Don’t let a bout of seasickness ruin your fishing trip or cruise! According to Seaworthy Magazine (published by the Boat Owners Association of the United States): “Whenever he encountered a seasick sailor,...

Medical Marijuana: A Surprising Solution to Severe Morning Sickness

"Medical Marijuana: A Surprising Solution to Severe Morning Sickness By Erin Hildebrandt Issue 124 May/June 2004 As is the case for many young women, my indulgence in recreational drugs, including alcohol and caffeine, came to an abrupt halt when my husband and I...

Medical marijuana: a valuable treatment for autism?

"Medical marijuana: a valuable treatment for autism? Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. Autism Research Institute 4182 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 I am certainly not an advocate for drugs-either legal or illicit. I have never smoked and I don’t care at all for alcohol. And I...

Should marijuana be a medical option ? Pro/Con

"PRO Medical MarijuanaCON Medical Marijuana1. Physician Perspectives on Marijuana's Medical Use"The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms...

Energy Drinks Should Carry Caffeine Warnings

Doctors recommend that energy drinks should carry health warnings against the dangers of caffeine overdose after research found that the performance enhancing beverages can contain more caffeine than 7 cups of...

Spices of life

Spices and herbs add flavor to foods - you already know that. But did you know that some of your favorite seasonings also may contribute to improved health? For instance, fresh ginger not only helps reduce nausea...

Diary of a shut-in

A brave first person account of panic and anxiety disorders.  It's rare for mental health issues to receive a colourful and realistic treatment in the news, so I thought this was an important article. ...

Norwalk virus closes Burnaby daycare

Any updates or additional information would be appreciated."Several suspected cases of Norwalk virus have forced the closure of a daycare in Burnaby. The daycare, attached to Burnaby South Secondary School, closed...

Phone mast allergy 'in the mind'

"Mobile phone masts are not responsible for the symptoms of ill health some blame them for, a major UK study says.  Dozens of people who believed the masts trigger symptoms such as anxiety, nausea and tiredness were unable to detect if signals were on of off."

Danger signs during pregnancy

Any of these, occurring during pregnancy, should be reported at once to the doctor.1. Headache2. Nausea and vomiting if extreme or occurring after the third mouth.3. Dizziness4. Disturbances in vision5. Pain or...

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