Funny how some people have such unrealistic expectations of their doctors! Here is a list of some of the things your doctor simply cannot do for you: Tell you what you feel. This is your job. Your doctor simply cannot read your mind – she does not know that your stomach pain is on [...]
Let’s try five simple questions to see what you know about health and wellness. Just note your answers (TRUE or FALSE) first and then scroll down… Eczema is usually caused by food allergies. Time management is a skill that can be learned. The human diet must include meat for optimal health – avoiding meat [...]
The human heart……the subject of countless love stories, songs and poems……the seat of the soul…..the most potent and yet fragile set of emotions……the human heart may be all of these things, and more, but let’s take a look at some rather more practical and biological and factual aspects of our hearts… The heart is [...]
A major contributor to your life’s success is how good you are at communicating, both in the workplace and in your personal life. With good communication, you’re more effective, can manage your time better, and can avoid unintended consequences that result from poor communication. You can also be a better team player and collaborator. [...]
In an emergency situation you may not always know how best to react or take control of the situation. ICAS has compiled a checklist to assist you with the some key procedures to follow during an Emergency. Car Accident: Check if anyone needs medical attention Call for medical assistance Obtain other driver information (including [...]
Personal Agility Key Summary: “The only thing that is constant is change”- Heraclitus Given that the only thing that we can predict with certainty is that things will change, it seems inevitable that we will have to find better ways of adapting and responding to it. This is easier said than done because our [...]
In the past some people genuinely did not want to be involved in the decisions being made about their health care. They wanted a “take-charge” doctor who could “fix” their medical problems as quickly as possible without bothering them with the details. They accepted every decision their doctor made without allowing themselves the privilege [...]
Allergy, allergies – these are words we’ve all heard and used. Many, many people have allergies. But just what are they? What causes them? What are the different types of allergy? Let’s look at the important terms used. The basics Immune system. The immune system includes lymph nodes (glands), infection-fighting white blood cells, and [...]
In the past, professional success was often associated with a high IQ, or intelligence quotient, but today we understand the emotional aspect of the equation. EQ (emotional intelligence), as psychologists coined the term in the 1990s, is considered just as important, if not more so, than traditional intelligence, particularly when it comes to performance [...]
Where does happiness come from? The answer is likely more complex than that which could fit into a short article, but if you want to be happier, focus your attention on these 4 points in your life. 1.) Be good to your loved ones The pandemic is credited with highlighting several things, but possibly [...]
