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Understanding and Managing Lactose Intolerance

Feb 26, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Lactose is a type of natural sugar found in milk. During digestion, lactose is normally broken down by lactase, an enzyme that is produced in the small intestine. However, some people are deficient in lactase, so they have difficulty digesting lactose, a condition referred to as “lactose intolerance,” or LI. … Read More

Learn to Identify the Physical Symptoms of Anxiety

Feb 26, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

It’s normal to feel anxious occasionally, but if you become very fearful, nervous, or anxious when you think about or are in certain situations, then you may have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions in which anxiety and worry arise in response to a … Read More

Traditional Chinese Medicine Focuses on Balance and Energy

Feb 26, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Most people are familiar with acupuncture, but there’s far more to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) than the needles. “TCM is an ancient medical system that looks at human physiology in a way that predates our current knowledge of human physiology and medicine,” explains Victoria Chan Harrison, MD, assistant professor of rehabilitation … Read More

Frontline: Diabetes Treatment; Exercise for Improving Memory; Colorectal Cancer Risk

Feb 26, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

New Guidelines for Diabetes Treatment The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recently released its 2018 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. The ADA recommends that patients who have type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease use medications that have proven cardiovascular benefits, such as Victoza®, and/or medications associated with mortality … Read More

Editor’s Note: Recognize and Get Help for Anxiety

Feb 26, 2018 · UHN · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in his or her lifetime. Anxiety is a normal response. When you’re faced with a stressful situation, such as a car accident or a job interview, your body’s automatic “fight or flight” mechanism is triggered, producing hormones such as epinephrine and cortisol. These chemicals … Read More

Improve Your Communication With Your Cardiologist

Feb 26, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

You know how important it is to understand your doctor’s explanations of medical conditions, test results, and other information about your health—but when it comes to heart health, the terminology can leave you scratching your head. A cardiologist’s vocabulary is filled with acronyms such as CABG, STEMI, CAD, EKG, and … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Antihistamines; Cardiac Rehabilitation; Soy Milk vs. Cow’s Milk

Jan 31, 2018 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Q: What are antihistamines, and which ones are most likely to make me sleepy? A: Antihistamines are medications that reduce or block histamine, a chemical produced by the body during an allergic reaction. Antihistamines may also be used as sedatives and sleep aids, and they are found in some cold … Read More

You Can Play a Major Role in the Success of Your Hip Replacement

Jan 31, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Hip replacement surgery is becoming more common, with more than double the number of procedures in 2010 than in 2000. Part of the increase is due to more surgeries being performed on younger patients between the ages of 45 and 54, and part is due to the growing numbers of … Read More

Having Trouble Hearing? Find Out If Hearing Aids Can Help

Jan 31, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

As many as 36 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss. While hearing loss can happen suddenly, more often, it occurs gradually over a number of years. As you grow older, hair cells in your inner ear that pick up sound waves become damaged or die, and the cells … Read More

Vasculitis May Manifest As a Variety of Symptoms

Jan 31, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Vasculitis is an umbrella term for a group of several diseases that can produce a wide range of symptoms, depending on the area of the body that is affected. “Vasculitis simply means inflammation of blood vessels. Any blood vessel in the body, from large arteries to tiny capillaries, can be involved … Read More

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