Month: August 2021
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
For adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 29, the number increases to 290 losses each year and is more frequent with young men. These losses are made up mostly of leukemia, brain and central nervous system cancers; and bone cancer. Most cancers in the young adult and adolescent age groups consist…
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Let’s Talk About Our Skin… Acne
September is Acne awareness month, which is important because it can affect your self confidence and it is something that people of all ages. Acne can be mild, moderate, or severe and can be caused by inadequate exfoliation, excess sebum production, hormones, fungal infections, or bacterial infections. The root cause can go even deeper —…
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How I Helped Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies tend to act up amidst warmer weather as pollen runs rampant and our lawns continue to be manicured, releasing allergens into the air. When our body comes into contact with an allergen, we release histamines and other pro-inflammatory mediators. The runny nose and water eyes you have are your body trying to rid…
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Hacks That Work: Children Sleep Schedule
Sleep hygiene is loosely a term applied to behaviors and environmental factors that are used to help one fall asleep more quickly and sleep more effectively. Sleep is of course incredibly important for all people, but it is even more important for children as they do a lot of growing and developing.
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Session One. Psychology (P)Saturday: DBT and Phenomena
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) was developed in 1993 by Marsha Linehan and aims at helping people cope with extreme and overwhelming emotions. It is particularly good for people with anxiety disorders and certain personality disorders. Most personality disorders are a direct result of childhood trauma. If you find yourself with a diagnosis of a personality…
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Finding a Doctor in the Comox Valley
the Comox Valley has two walk-in clinics and one urgent care clinic. If you find yourself in need of a non-emergent visit, you can go to either of the two walk-in clinics, but be prepared to go first thing in the morning so that you can reserve your spot in line. The wait time is…