Can you overdose on CBD?

 With the rising popularity of CBD in the health and wellness industry also comes various concerns of the public. One of these concerns is about CBD dosage. Since CBD is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) right now, there is a lot of debate about the volume

Needles for Anti-Aging and Beauty

 Photo courtesy of Dollar Photo Club With age, many women want a more youthful appearance. You might be thinking, I'm seeking beauty and anti-aging, and you want to stick needles in my face? It might sound like a new concept, but Asian medicine has been using acupuncture for centuries to

‘GumDocs’ Keeping Your Mouth Healthy and Happy

 Gum disease is one of the most common dental problems Canadian adults face. Often developing slowly with no symptoms, this silent predator attacks the bone and gum tissue surrounding teeth. If not dealt with properly, teeth are at risk of becoming loose or even falling out. Local specialists in periodontal

Ocular Dryness: There is more than meets the Eye

 Winter has arrived in Ottawa, which means it’s time to dust off the old shovels and ice scrapers we have joyously stashed away for the summer. For people suffering from dry eye the arrival of the dry winter air is also the time to dust off the eye drops. Dry

Are we taking too many pills?

 By Jennifer Paterson More Canadians are taking prescription medicine than ever before. Many busy people believe in the don't-think-twice, pop-it-in-your-mouth, "magic bullet" cure for all illness and disease. Total drug expenditures per Canadian were tallied at $681 in 2004 — up almost 8 per cent from 2003, according to a