What are the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and How to Use it

What is Apple Cider Vinegar? It is quite simple! Crushed apples are exposed to yeast. This causes the sugars to ferment and turns them into alcohol. During the second step bacteria are added, turning it into acetic acid. Cider vinegars contain 5-6% acetic acid which is thought to be responsible for its health benefits. Good…

Yes, Children do Suffer of Anxiety! How to Recognize and Treat it – A Few Helpful Points

Often, we forget that anxiety can occur in children from a very young age. Children are most prone to phobias which are a type of anxiety, however, they may experience other types as well. It is important to deal with their anxiety as it will progressively get worse with age and can have many detrimental…

Is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Preventable?

There are vaccines available which can be given to youth between 11-12 years of age to protect against infection. It is recommended to do routine screenings at your gynecologist or urologist which allows early diagnosis and thus the prevention of certain forms of cancer which stem from HPV. Ofcoarse the vaccine does not mean that…

What is Hyperlipidemia (Cholesterol)?

Hyperlipidemia is simply another name for cholesterol. In this condition there are high levels of fat particles (lipids) in the blood. Lipids refer to cholesterol as well as triglycerides. These fat particles stick to the blood vessels. They accumulate in the blood vessels and restrict blood flow. Think of your blood vessels as a pipe….

What is Medication Reconciliation and why is it important for Healthcare Professionals to Practice it Daily

Medication Reconciliation: This is the process of compiling a comprehensive, accurate list of all the medications which the patient is taking (including drug name, dosage, frequency and route). This is done by reviewing the patient’s medication history, interviewing the patient and/or caregivers as well as other health care professionals involved in the care of the…

What is Pharmacodynamics?

Pharmacodynamics is the study of what the drugs does to the body. The drug binds to receptors in the body and causes certain reactions. It also has post-receptor effects and other chemical reactions which cause certain events to occur in the body.

Can Stress cause my Muscles to Contract?

When you feel stressed out the muscles of the body tense up. Why does this happen? As you know your brain is in charge of all the movements in your body including contracting or relaxing muscles. This occurs by way of your brain sending a message via nerves in your body to specific muscles. Depending…

Dosing Schedules for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) – When should I get vaccinated?

Vaccinations can be done from age 9, however, usually given between the ages of 11-12 years. If not adequately vaccinated at a young age, patients may be vaccinated till age 26. After age 26 only certain patients can be vaccinated. It is not recommended for everyone. Patients between the ages of 27 and 45 years…

What is Pharmacokinetics and Why you should learn what it means

Pharmacokinetics is the study of what the body does to the drug. An easy way to remember this is by remembering what ‘kinetics’ actually means – movement. As the drug moves through the body it is absorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted. Okay so why is this important? Well if you can understand the process your…

What is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?

This is a viral infection which commonly causes warts. There are over a hundred form of HPV which can lead to warts or even cancer. HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). It is spread through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex and can also be transmitted from mother to baby…