Which to Use When: Ice or Heat?
by Louise Roach.Knee pain after running? Wake up with a backache? Twist an ankle? When aches, pain, strains or swelling take place due to an injury or chronic condition, what is the best course of action: ice or...
Exercising In Heat
by Lynn Bode.Summer is officially here. Finally you can pack away your jackets and get outside. Summer offers extras hours of daylight and with it the opportunity to spend even more time enjoying outdoor activiti...
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Cool Down with Hot Summer First-Aid
by Louise Roach.When the temperature tops 90 and the soles of your shoes sizzle on the sidewalk, cold therapy is a necessity for summer first-aid. Whether it is ice from your freezer, a bag of frozen vegetables or ...
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Hot Summer Safety Tips
by News Canada.(NC)-Summer's here and with it comes beach days, relaxation, family trips and special safety concerns. According to Susan Brunt, a Toronto based family physician, safety starts in your home, which ma...
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Formulate A Summer Skincare Plan
by News Canada.(NC) - Avoid a summer beauty crisis by properly preparing skin for the warm weather. Summer skin care dilemmas are two-fold - increased dryness due to water loss, wind and sun, as well as increased o...
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Dont Get Burned By Summer Sun
by News Canada.(NC)-Warm summer days filled with bright sunshine aren't always good for you. Over exposure to sunlight can cause serious sunburn, pain and the long-term risk of skin cancer. St. John Ambulance, Cana...
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Benefits and Risks of the Annual Flu Shot
Should you get an annual flu shot?The final decision is yours, and should be made with your doctor.My purpose is to give you the behind the story facts.I'm not vehemently pro or anti vaccines. For the record, I've never gotten an annual flu shot and ...
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Hot Tubs Reflexolgy & Hydrotherapy
by John Lewis. Undoubtedly one of the best reasons for having a hot tub is for oustanding hydro therapy, which refers to, the use of water for the purposes of healing and therapy but they can and do provide reflexology.Hydro is a prefix meaning that it is produced...
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