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Dental Implant Advantages
Published: 10/20/2009 by Edward Tadman in Health & Wellness
Dental implants are made from titanium. The bottom of an implant is shaped like a screw or nail & it is designed to mimic the root of a tooth. This part of the implant is surgically inserted into the jawbone. An incision deep enough & wide enough...
Traveling Out-of-Province? Don’t forget travel insurance!
Published: 12/06/2011 by Don Maycock in Travel Tips
Whether you are planning a vacation out of Canada for a few weeks or just plan to go across the border to do some shopping, please be aware of the limitations provided by OHIP, should you require medical care.
Tooth Whitening For a Better Smile
Published: 10/01/2009 by Cindy Delauge in Health & Wellness
...Before teeth whitening can begin, teeth must be cleaned by a dentist or dental hygienist & all cavities will need to be filled. Receding gum can cause a problem if it has receded so much that the roots are exposed. Because there's no enamel on...
Treatment for Kidney Disease Depends on Cause of Condition
Published: 05/13/2010 by Desmont Dejardins in Health & Wellness
If the physician & individual aren’t watching for potential damage to the kidneys because of an already known underlying disease process such as diabetes, or the person isn’t getting a kidney function screening on a regular basis they may experience:
How Many Calories Does Aerobics Burn?
Published: 03/14/2010 by Ferenah Ferriss in Health & Wellness
Calorie burn will be greater for a person who weighs more than a person who is smaller; and greater for men than women (in general) because men have a greater amount of muscle. Women who have more muscle than other women will spend more calories...
Your Baby and Dental Care
Published: 10/01/2009 in Health & Wellness
There is this belief among some people that dental care for babies isn't an important issue because those 'baby' teeth will be replaced by permanent teeth. They believe that because baby teeth fall out, the focus should be on the child's permanent...
Try Yoga Meditation for a Clear Mind
Published: 06/12/2010 by PeelSeek Staff in Health & Wellness
Studies have proven that meditation highly contributes to both physical and psychological well-being, which is why yoga routines consider the practice of meditation as one of its main principles. Reducing physical pain, stress and blood pressure...
Fourth Stage Kidney Disease
Published: 05/10/2010 by Desmont Dejardins in Health & Wellness
Kidney disease is a condition of the kidneys that develops over time. The kidney function can be affected by various underlying conditions. These underlying conditions will include, diabetes, high blood pressure, hereditary conditions and other...
Sports Therapy - Getting Back in the Game
Published: 09/30/2009 by Arnold Vivian in Health & Wellness
Sports therapy is the practice of rehabilitation and care for people who have been injured through a sporting activity. These sports include ice hockey, football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, running, golf and every other athletic pursuit including...
Essential Oils
Published: 10/20/2009 by Nancy Araujo in Health & Wellness
Essential oils are naturally-occurring oils that have been extracted from the various parts of different plants including the leaves, the bark, the stem, the flowers, the fruits and even the roots. Essential oils are not to be confused with...