As Spring approaches, many of us are increasingly excited about the sun and warmer temperatures. But the changing of seasons also means an increase of pollen and mold in the environment, activating springtime allergies. Allergies are the most common type of health...
A tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure that involves the partial or complete removal of the tonsils. Part of the body’s immune system, the tonsils are the two tissues in the back of the mouth – one on each side of the mouth. These small organs help the immune...
You may be wondering what exactly is obstructive sleep apnea, is it is something you might be experiencing and how serious is it? Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep for brief amounts of time....
It’s amazing how when everything is working together in your body, you rarely have to think about staying balanced at all. Your body simply navigates uneven terrain and stays upright seemingly effortlessly despite obstacles and gravity. The relationship between your...
It’s the cold time of year and also the time when we are at the highest risk for a sinus infection. If you’ve ever had a sinus infection before you know how painful and uncomfortable, they can be. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, causes stuffy, painful...
We spend about a third of our lives sleeping and this is essential to our health and well-being. Sleep is just as important as eating, drinking and breathing, and is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. Sleeping helps us to recover from mental as...
