If you are looking to try a new diet and change your lifestyle, then you have likely heard of the highly popularized diet, intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting, restricted eating, or intermittent energy restriction, is a diet when you only eat within a certain timeframe.…
There comes a point in our lives where we hope to change a particular pattern or behaviour about ourselves so that we become more productive, successful, or healthy. We can do this by recognizing our current behaviors or habits that are less ideal, by replacing them with ones that are better suited to our overall health.
Does your child have a fever? Are you experiencing flu symptoms? Do you remember when your fever or symptoms started? When was your last dose of medication and what was your body temperature? A fever tracker app like CareClinic can help you monitor your symptoms and track your medications.…
Addiction is a chronic mental disorder characterized by compulsive drug or substance seeking, consistent and frequent use despite harmful consequences, and long-term changes to the brain/nervous system. Addiction is a complex brain disorder, medical and mental illness. This mental disorder is the most severe form of substance use disorder.…
Water makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every cell in your body needs water to work properly. Water rids your body of wastes through urination, perspiration and bowel movements. It also keeps maintains body temperature, and lubricates and cushions your joints.…
Up to a certain point, stress can have a positive effect, allowing us to feel motivated in accomplishing daily tasks. However, when it becomes a permanent occurrence, it can affect both physical and mental health. Thus, it is essential to take a step back and implement lifestyle changes to help reduce stress.…
Hypertension or high blood pressure affects approximately 40% of adults ranging 25 years old and over worldwide. This condition causes 7.5 million deaths annually and is considered a major risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke and coronary heart disease. Complications of hypertension include renal impairment, retinal hemorrhage, and visual impairment.…
Pain is defined as any uncomfortable sensation that we experience. This uncomfortable sensation is usually linked to tissue damage and it is a way for the body to react to prevent further tissue damage. Migraines are characterized by moderate to severe headaches.…
Chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and/or idiopathic diseases can all be debilitating conditions. Often times the symptoms are invisible. Those who suffer from such a disease may feel like they don’t have the support that other’s with more visible illnesses get.
Society’s expectations on what illnesses should look like can leave those who suffer from the aforementioned diseases feeling despondent.…
Bowel movements offer valuable information about our digestive health. Using a stool tracker to analyze your poop habits might seem unnecessary. However, this simple habit can greatly improve your gut health and eating habits.
Regular bowel movements are an indication of a healthy lifestyle.…
