08
Oct
Allergy Myth or Fact?
There are so many contradictory stories about health and wellness, and allergy myths are no different. How many allergy urban legends can you debunk?Local Honey Reduces AllergiesMYTHIt's a common misconception that local honey can stave off allergies, but the truth is, m...
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Oct
Is it Indoor or Outdoor Allergies?
You're sneezing; you have itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, and a runny nose. That’s right; it’s allergy season. You may be wondering, but I’m isolated. I never leave my house. Why am I suffering? The cold hard truth is that there are allergens both outside t...
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Oct
Should You Get an Allergy Test?
Assessments are all the rage right now. Whether it's a COVID test, an online test, or just testing one’s patience, we seem to be in the exam era, and allergies are no different. What is an allergy test?An allergy test helps determine if your body has an allergi...
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Oct
Taking Care of Your Voice Like a Professional
For those patients who use their voice professionally like singers or speakers, there are several things you can do to keep your voice healthy. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HYDRATION: 64 ounces a day is highly recommended to maintain hydration. Research indicates adequate hydration allow...
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Oct
Not This Year, Allergies
Some of us gear up for allergy season every year, while others forget it exists until we start sneezing and itching. Allergies are like a younger sibling that won't leave us alone. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s true. With a few simple st...
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Oct
A Snore-Free Valentine
Snoring is the worst. If you live with a snorer, you know all about the cruel irony of the affliction. Snorers involuntarily make others suffer as well. On the other hand, you could be the snorer and riddled with guilt for disturbing your partner's sleep. It’s all so...
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Oct
Inspire Sleep: How It Works
Inspire works inside the body. It's a small device placed during a same-day, outpatient procedure. When the patient is ready for bed, they simply click the remote to turn Inspire on. While asleep, Inspire opens the patient’s airway, allowing them to breathe normally...
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Oct
Post-Vaccination Life
It's vaccination season! According to the New York Times, the CDC claims that roughly 20.7 million Americans have received the first dose of a COVID vaccine. Although some may argue that the rollout is slow, it’s coming nonetheless.Whether you have already received t...
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Oct
Why People Get Colds in Quarantine
Originally published in Consumer Reportsby Sally WadykaEven people taking a vast array of precautions to stay safe from COVID-19 might find themselves battling a more familiar foe: the common cold.During a winter where the slightest cough can prompt a panicked trip to a corona...
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Oct
Antibiotics in cold and flu season
Originally posted on The Conversationby James Dickinson, Ranjani Somayaji, Samiha Tarek Ah MohsenAntibiotics are over-prescribed in Canada and worldwide, often for infections that do not need their help, particularly respiratory conditions. While these unnecessary prescriptions...
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