Socks do more than just keep your feet warm in winter -- especially if you're an athlete. The type and quality of sock you wear could be the only thing standing between you and a trip to your podiatrist. So get to know your socks. Your toes, as well as your podiatrist, will thank you later.
According to American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, wearing the wrong type of socks can cause a number of problems for feet and toes:
If your teen has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (BPD), you probably have your hands full. In addition to mood swings and medications, you may be concerned about suicide risk, as this is a heightened concern with anyone who has BPD. Here's a look at how psychoeducational counselling can help reduce the risk of suicide in your adolescent, as part of a comprehensive approach to managing mental illness.
What is Psychoeducational Counselling, and Why Is It Important?
Are you trying to get more sleep every night, only to lie awake for hours at a time? There are a number of underlying issues that could be causing your lack of sleep. Your naturopath or chiropractor may be able to prescribe some treatments that can help you sleep better once you get a handle on the problem. Here are some things that could be causing your insomnia:
Blood Sugar Imbalance
Is it a boy or a girl? That's a very common question, and one that an ultrasound sonographer would often answer in the past if they could see the necessary evidence. Today, however, some Canadian hospitals are refusing to share this information with mothers-to-be in fear that the answer could possibly lead to female infanticide and feticide. So what's a mom-to-be to do? Well, some are turning to other tests, such as 3D ultrasounds, in order to learn the sex of their fetus.
Pregnancy can bring a variety of complaints including back and joint pain, pelvic floor discomfort, headaches, and more. Because medication use is limited during pregnancy for the safety of the fetus, many pregnant women turn to physiotherapy to help ease their pain and other discomforts. As with any manipulation of the body during pregnancy, it's important to be cautious when seeking physical therapy during your pregnancy, so be sure to choose a therapist with prenatal experience.
