Celiac disease or gluten-sensitive enteropathy is an inherited condition triggered by the consumption of cereal grains containing "gluten". Simply put, the immune system of a celiac reacts negatively to the presence of gluten in the diet causing damage to the inner lining of the small bowel which reduces the person's ability to absorb nutrients including: iron, folate, calcium, Vitamin D, protein, fat and other food compounds. The grains considered to be capable of producing negative effects in … [Read more...]
5 Reasons It’s Important to Seek Help for Women’s Mental Health
March 9, 2026 by
Women's mental health is a critical topic that deserves attention and understanding. Recent studies have shed light on the unique challenges women face in maintaining optimal mental well-being. According to a study published in the Journal of Women's Health, women are more likely than men to experience mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Smith et al., 2022). This underscores the importance of recognizing the specific needs of women and … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Increasing Your Immunity Levels this Winter
February 8, 2026 by
With the recent cold freeze and extreme weather conditions, we’ve all been thinking longer and harder about our health and wellbeing and how to stay well. But with winter here now, it’s not just COVID-19 to worry about, but also the added risk of getting sick with a cold, flu, or other sickness. One fundamental way to avoid coming down with something, whether it’s mild or severe, is to increase your immunity level. Read on for some tips you can follow to help your body stave off illness over … [Read more...]
Social Anxiety
February 2, 2026 by
What is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety disorder affects the lives of nearly 15 million people. It is marked by a powerful fear of negative public examination. The individual is afraid of being embarrassed or humiliated in front of others. Usually the individual’s lack of social skills perpetuates the fear. YOU are NOT ALONE The most common example of social anxiety disorder is the fear of public speaking. Other situation that can cause extreme distress include eating or drinking in … [Read more...]
Raynauds Awareness Month February
February 1, 2026 by
Raynauds Awareness Month takes place every February. Organized by the Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association, the month aims to awareness of these disorders and offer help and advice not only to sufferers, but to their friends and families too. You may not have heard of Raynaud's, but it's thought that 10% of women suffer from the disorders which occur when blood vessels, mostly in the hands, become over-sensitive to changes in temperature. As a result, sufferers' hands often turn blue … [Read more...]
February 2 – Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
January 31, 2026 by
Rheumatoid Patient Foundation (RPF) announces the establishment of Rheumatoid Awareness Day to be held each year on February 2, giving people with the chronic illness known as rheumatoid arthritis, or rheumatoid disease, a day of recognition. Because the disease is commonly presumed to be a type of arthritis, awareness is lacking, causing problems with disability accommodations, clinical care, healthcare reimbursement and research funding. February 2 already boasts the observance of Groundhog … [Read more...]
January is Canada’s Alzheimer Awareness Month
January 4, 2026 by
In Canada, 747,000 people currently live with dementia and one of the major challenges they and their families face when they receive the diagnosis is the stigma associated with it. Internationally, produced on May 23, 2018 this report provides an overview of global developments in response to the adoption of the WHO’s Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025. The report was launched on the one-year anniversary of the adoption of the plan at the 71st World … [Read more...]
Epilepsy Awareness Month – November
November 1, 2025 by
Epilepsy (from Ancient Greek ἐπιληψία) is a common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures. Some definitions of epilepsy require that seizures be recurrent and unprovoked, but others require only a single seizure combined with brain alterations which increase the chance of future seizures. In many cases a cause cannot be identified, however factors that are associated include brain trauma, strokes, brain cancer, and drug and alcohol misuse among … [Read more...]
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month – September!
September 1, 2025 by
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month Sickle-cell disease (SCD), or sickle-cell anaemia (SCA) or drepanocytosis, is a hereditary blood disorder, characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. Sickling decreases the cells' flexibility and results in a risk of various complications. The sickling occurs because of a mutation in the haemoglobin gene. Individuals with one copy of the defunct gene display both normal and abnormal haemoglobin. This is an example of … [Read more...]
Blood Cancer Awareness Month {September}
September 1, 2025 by
Due in large part to the Lymphoma Research Foundation's (LRF) Advocacy Program, September was designated as National Blood Cancer Awareness Month in 2010 by the United States Congress. Since then, LRF has been a leader in raising public awareness about lymphoma and Blood Cancer Awareness Month, not only during the month of September but throughout the year. Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that occurs when lymphocytes--white blood cells that help protect the body from infection and … [Read more...]
Reassurance and Comfort in a Professional Care Setting
August 21, 2025 by
As we age or face health challenges, the need for reassurance and comfort becomes increasingly important. A professional care setting provides more than just practical support; it offers an environment where individuals feel secure, valued, and understood. Choosing the right care setting can have a profound impact on both mental and physical well-being. The Importance of Emotional Support One of the most vital aspects of professional care is emotional support. Older adults or those with … [Read more...]
Surprising Ways Women Are Strengthening Their Mental Health
July 17, 2025 by
You don’t need a 30-day challenge or a stack of self-help books to feel better. Some of the most meaningful mental shifts don’t begin in a workbook — they begin in the gut. As more women pull away from picture-perfect wellness culture, they’re turning toward smaller, quieter rituals. The kind you don’t post about. The kind that hold you up on a random Tuesday night when the noise won’t quit. These aren’t resolutions or regimens. They’re micro-moves that honor the fact that mental health is … [Read more...]
Five Reasons Egg Freezing May Benefit Your Present and Your Future
May 1, 2025 by
Many people question whether egg freezing is the right option for them. It’s not a question that can be answered objectively, since each individual’s situation is different. But here are some things to take into consideration when answering this question for yourself. You could be receiving medical treatment that may jeopardize your fertility. You may be career-oriented and want to wait to start a family. Your biological clock may be ticking, but you haven't found the right partner … [Read more...]
