Treatments for open-angle glaucoma are needed. Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, which can be terrifying and significantly affect someone’s quality of life. Unfortunately, this disease is estimated to have damaged the eyesight of over 70 million people worldwide.1 Also, 10% of people who experience blindness in both eyes cannot see as a

Home birth refers to the technique of giving birth in one’s own home or in a planned, non-hospital setting. A qualified healthcare professional, such as a certified midwife or obstetrician, provides care throughout the pregnancy and delivery process. Home birth has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more women choosing this option

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Image by CDC @Unsplash Your microbiome and disease risk are linked. Trillions of bacteria live in our bodies in a symbiotic relationship.1 So, what does this symbiotic relationship look like? This relationship is one in which bacteria rely on our bodies to exist, and we support each other’s health and daily needs. For example, our

Image by Jukka Niittymaa @Pixabay The demand for online pharmacies (e-pharmacies) and product access has grown significantly between 2014 to 2023 worldwide, with a reported 98 billion dollars in sales.1, 2  Online pharmacies have existed for years, but the expansion of access has grown substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the growth of access comes

Have you ever had a stomach ache that just won’t go away? It can be incredibly frustrating and debilitating. Whether it’s from indigestion, bloating, or cramps, this type of pain can make it difficult to focus on anything else. Fortunately, there are several quick and easy ways to quickly soothe your stomach ache in just

Medical doctors go to graduate school for more than a decade to earn the knowledge and skill to help patients achieve positive health outcomes. Yet, many doctors hardly understand the rules and regulations governing medical data. Because health information is so incredibly sensitive, containing private information that many patients do not want anyone else to

Photo by Marcus Aurelius @Pexels Improved health and well-being are at the forefront of mindfulness meditation benefits. With this practice continuously gaining traction, researchers wanted to perform a clinical trial for evidence of its efficacy in improving cognitive function (attention, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning). Mindfulness training appears attractive for those looking to strengthen

Photo by Aaron Burden @Unsplash Obesity in children is still a rapidly growing public health concern. Nearly one in every five children (aged 6 to 9) is now considered obese with almost 10% of adolescents (aged 10 to 19) falling into the severe obesity category.1 Childhood obesity is linked to poor health and social outcomes

An image of the trending TikTok internal shower drink with chia seeds, lemon juice, and water. Myth: Drinking two tablespoons of chia seeds in an eight-ounce glass of water with the juice from one-half of a lemon will immediately reduce your bloating and help you lose weight. Truth: This is false.  The chia seed and

Image by Arek Socha @Pixabay Our body’s natural disease and infection-fighting resources make up our immune system.These defence mechanisms involve special types of cells and bodily substances that work together to keep us healthy.  Our immune system protects us from dangerous organisms called pathogens by recognizing and removing them. Some common pathogens include viruses and

Photo by Ta Z @Unsplash Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) roughly affects 1 to 3% of U.S. adolescents aged 10 to 18.1 The progression of AIS to adulthood arising in clinical symptom manifestations is rare but AIS can be a contributing factor to a variety of health concerns.  Pathophysiology  AIS is a disease identified by an

Photo by Ahmad Odeh @Unsplash There appears to be a link between proprioception and chronic pain. Non-specific low back pain and neck pain are two of the most common chronic pain complaints1 with reasons often being a lack of muscle (and functional tissue) balance in the body coupled with muscle activation problems.2 Chronic painful conditions