Dealing with spring sensitivities
This is the time of year where we are exposed to increased dust and moulds as the snow melts away. Some of you may experience symptoms of increased sneezing, nasal or sinus congestion, usually worse in the morning, irritated eyes, increased post-nasal drip and subsequent sore or irritated throat or some combination of these. ...
Province paves way for new card to replace CareCard
Amendments to the Medicare Protection Act were introduced today in the B.C. legislature to support the introduction of a more secure card, designed to improve patient safety and reduce fraud.The new card, which would replace the current Care Card, will offer more security benefits than a current driver’s licence, including ...
Infertility in Canada: almost half of Canadians personally affected
Almost half of Canadians are touched in some way by infertility, a devastating medical condition that impacts at least one in six Canadian couples. The results released today, show the impact this condition has on all Canadians, with 82 per cent of Canadians surveyed agreeing that infertility would be devastating ...
Longer life from good work relationships
By Andy Soos, ENN People who have a good peer support system at work may live longer than people who don't have such a support system, according research published by the American Psychological Association. This effect of peer social support on the risk of mortality was most pronounced among those between the ages of 38 and...
It’s cleansing time: A column by Dr. Brenda Gill
The following is the first column (of many) by Nelson naturopathic doctor Brenda Gill for The Nelson Daily. Using nutrition, herbs, supplements, exercise therapy, homeopathy and physical medicine, Dr. Gill treats the underlying malfunctions and imbalances of the body and outward signs of disease. She has been practicing in ...
International breast milk movement launched for terminally ill Nelson baby
An American woman who helped get breast milk for a terminally ill baby in Nelson journeyed Thursday to the Heritage city to meet the family that has since inspired her to start a global helping foundation.Katie Shutt traveled from Dallas, Tex., to Nelson to meet Camara Cassin and her 20-month-old baby, the Vancouver Province...
Annual Foundation dinner celebrates substantial year
The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation declared it the start of their “Business Appreciation Days” — the occasion was the Foundation’s annual Caring Company Dinner held at the Hume Hotel April 20. The program, now in its 12th year, is an opportunity for the Foundation to thank local businesses and organizations for past...
That euphoric feeling of sleep
By Andy SoosFor most people not sleeping well leads to being the person most likely to be avoided the next morning. A lesser known side effect of sleep deprivation is short-term euphoria, which can potentially lead to poor judgment and addictive behavior, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley....
Bring on the green: farmers’ markets in the region set to sprout
The Cottonwood Market and other regional farmers’ market are coming out of hibernation.Over the next several months, farmers’ markets across the West and East Kootenay head outdoors to enjoy warmer spring weather and welcome hungry shoppers back to their stalls. Farmers are among some of the region’s most knowledgeable food...
Recent scandals show ongoing battle for Chinese food security
A slew of food scandals have occurred in China in recent weeks, highlighting the country's ongoing challenge with maintaining levels of food safety.Most recently, a report on broadcaster CCTV2 revealed that a Shanghai producer of steamed buns (mantou) used contained dye and excessive amounts of artificial sweetener in the ...
