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Yearly Archives: 2002
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Are your guts driving you nuts? Then the problem may be in your head. Not in your guts. Whats your head got to do with your guts? Well, we are talking about stress. Stress can play havoc with your body. … Continue reading
Skiing and Stress Relief
Lets talk about skiing and stress relief. In last Fridays Talk of the Town column, Angus Henderson wrote about Hidden Valley Ski Resort. I am glad he did that. I am very fond of that place. I like to commend … Continue reading
Patients Who Smoke
Dr. Frederick Ross of Winnipeg must have become a household name. He has been extensively interviewed and quoted in the media. And his recent actions have rekindled the debate about individuals responsibility to his own health and physicians responsibility to … Continue reading
Vitamin B12
Dear Dr. B: Thank you for your columns on Vitamin C and other vitamins. What about vitamin B12? Many people are on B12 injections on regular basis. Why is B12 important? Yours, Ms. B12. Dear Ms. B12: Vitamin B12 deficiency … Continue reading
Essential Vitamins
More people consume vitamin supplements now than ever before. Do we know what is the right vitamin to take and how much of it do we need? This issue is discussed in a Clinical Practice article in the New England … Continue reading
Surgery for Snoring
Surgery for snoring is it available in Medicine Hat? Yes, it is done by Dr. Neil Harris, ear, nose and throat surgeon (Otolaryngologist). I asked him about his approach to patients who snore. This is his response: Hi Noorali: … Continue reading
Chronic Snorer
I liked the title of my last column: In search of peaceful sleep! That, of course, is everybodys dream! Can we make that dream a reality? As you may recollect, the last column discussed snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. … Continue reading
Sleep Apnea
Dear Dr. B: I snore and my doctor says I have obstructive sleep apnea. Can you please tell me more about this? Yours, Mr. Snorer. Dear Mr. Snorer: Normally, breathing is regular. Apnea means cessation of breathing. Sleep apnea is … Continue reading
Vitamin C
In the 16th century, the Dutch sailors knew that eating citrus fruits prevented scurvy. But it wasnt until 1920s when it was recognised that the active ingredient in citrus fruits was vitamin C (ascorbic acid). The next big development for … Continue reading