Family Medicine

When an elderly loved one is approaching the end of their life, setting up an at-home hospice can offer an option to families who want to ensure their loved one enjoys the best quality of life possible. Fortunately, this can be arranged by…

Surprisingly, thread-worms are quite common, although very rarely serious. These worms infect the intestines and lay eggs around the anus which leads to it itching. The treatment for thread-worms usually involves medication and hygiene…

When it comes to improving your family's health, you always want to seek out natural remedies that will be free of toxic chemicals and damaging side effects. There are a number of products on the market which claim to be organic and good…

By Emma Sturgis A healthy home is a home that is clean, safe and free of harmful chemicals, germs and bacteria. There are various steps you can take to create a healthy home environment that gives you peace of mind.…

Since the end of the Second World War, an estimated 80,000 chemicals have been introduced into our food supply and environment. As a parent, this can leave you worried about family wellness; how will all those chemicals affect the wellbeing…

Laundry. Is there a more dreaded chore? The piles of clothes just seem to grow and grow until you realise that you’re never going to catch up, and organising the chaos spills out into other aspects of family wellness. How many times have…

You may think you’re doing everything to ensure family wellness, but your kitchen habits are probably putting your child’s wellbeing at risk to food poisoning. This is according to a new study in honour of Food Safety Week, which found that…

Your prescription medications may do wonders for your wellness, but you may be putting your child’s wellbeing at risk. This is according to a new study, published in the June 3rd online edition of Paediatrics, which found that, the number…

When someone you love has a mental illness, it can have significant effects on your own physical and mental wellbeing. So how do you go about approaching that person about their possible illness, and then caring for them in the best way for…

By Ryan Just as it’s important for you to be extra diligent when choosing a family doctor, so should you be extra diligent in using your doctor’s services. If you have small children, you probably take them for…

By Brooke Chaplan One of the best ways to keep your health on track is scheduling your appointments for routine checkups every year. Everyone in the family can benefit by taking the time to see their physician and…

By Brooke Chaplan The home is where families feel the most comfortable and relaxed. It is the place where you are tucked away from the world, safe within your own haven. But germs can post a threat to your health and…

A new government scheme has been designed to tackle the problem of long term sickness absence. It is all too common an occurrence, according to government sources, that workers go on sick leave and end up being absent for months at a time.…

Your family doctor has probably given a placebo to at least one patient. This is according to a survey published in PLOS One, which found that most family doctors hand out a placebo at some point in their career. Of 783 GPs polled, 97%…

A new surge of students from the University of Alberta have spoken that they wish to become family doctors – more than double the percentage from ten years ago. For better or worse, the news has come not long after the discovery that…

Stress seems to be an inescapable part of modern life, and even family wellness isn’t immune to it. Stress can cause emotional wellness problems, such as general feelings of unease, anxiety and even depression, but how does it affect your…

Everyone wants a bright smile that is going to light up a room, but keeping teeth white is no simple task. Variables such as a patient's diet, their age, genetics, and hygiene habits will affect how bright their teeth are. Here is a look at…

There are several wellness reasons to give your family a good, nutritional diet. Too much sugar or not enough nutrients can cause weight gain, health problems and even reduce your children’s cognitive ability, but what about their emotional…

Prescription drug addiction is becoming a national epidemic that leads to countless problems for individuals who abuse these types of opiates, barbiturates, and other prescription drugs. When you become addicted to prescription drugs, they…

Genetic testing is often looked upon with suspicion by parents-to-be. However, this stigma often shields parents from being able to benefit from the information that genetic testing provides. Genetic testing is a medical advance, and…

No matter the country you live in, no matter the language you speak, ask around and people will agree that mobility and comfort are key elements to a healthy and meaningful life. The dark flipside of this truth is that situations inevitably…

You spend over half of your lifetime in your own home, which means that the quality of your living environment can have a significant impact on your family wellness. Your children’s wellbeing is particularly at risk to potential health…

If you’re taking care of a bedridden loved one at home, there are many factors that go into his or her care. However, one of the most common challenges of caring for someone who is confined to a bed for all or most of the day involves…

For an elderly or disabled person who requires daily supportive care but still wants to maintain some daily supportive services along with engaging activity and interaction with others, respite care services are an ideal temporary care…

It’s easy to take care of your family member’s wellbeing when you live in the same house, but family wellness becomes an issue when one of those members is an elderly person living alone. If he or she faints or falls at home, there is no…

With all the advancements in technology, almost everything can be done online these days. Videoconferencing is something widely available now, most homes have an Internet connection and at least one device to access that connection – making…

More adults are looking to straighten their teeth using braces. Thankfully, there are more options available for those looking for braces than ever before. Invisalign Invisalign is a teeth straightening system that employs molded plastic…

Sometimes, you need your morning cup of coffee to get you going in the morning, but, according to a new study pregnant women may need to forgo their fix for the next nine months. Swedish researchers have found that if you drink even a…

Often, when a patient went in for even minor surgery it was invasive, painful and might even have required a night in the hospital. On top of this, the surgery would require a recovery period that would keep the patient…

Choosing your family doctor is no simple task. You have to consider insurance, location, and demeanor, just to name a few. Stressed out and plagued by indecision, too many people focus on only one or two of their most important criteria and…