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Yearly Archives: 2007
Are you a workaholic?
The secret is out. It is in the newspapers. It is on the radio. It is on television. Now every Canadian knows. The question is: what can we do about it? Since it is not a secret anymore, do you … Continue reading
Dr. B talks about Hemorrhoids
This is my third video blog! Hemorrhoids are a problem which I deal with in my office. Some articles I have written about hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids Instructions For Hemorrhoidal Banding (a procedure which I do in my office) …for more of … Continue reading
Dehydration
It is early May and I can feel the heat. I feel dry and thirsty most days. My urine is dark and concentrated. That means I am losing more water than I take in. Most of the water I am … Continue reading
Dr. B Talks About No Scalpel Vasectomy
This is my second video blog. No scalpel vasectomy is a procedure which I do in my office. For more information please view these links: What you should know about vasectomy? and Information About Bilateral No-Scalpel Vasectomy. I hope you … Continue reading
My first video blog!
This is my first video blog, as the title states. This is an introduction to this series. The next video should be coming soon with a more specific topic. Comments may be left by clicking on the video above and … Continue reading
Mosquitoes Around Your Home
Dear Dr. B: The mosquito season is going to be here soon. How can I control mosquitoes around my home and how can I protect myself? Answer: At this time of the year, it is quite appropriate to worry about … Continue reading
Eggs and Heart Disease
Dear Dr. B: I am a young body builder and eat ten to twelve eggs each week as a source of protein and vitamins. My cholesterol level is normal but I have a bad family history of heart problems. Should … Continue reading
Blood Pressure
The economic boom in Alberta and rest of Canada is probably giving you a headache. But what is it doing to your blood pressure? In the last one year how many times have you checked your bank balance and compare … Continue reading
Caffeine
Dear Dr. B: I have been using caffeine pills to stay awake and study for my exams. Is it a bad thing to do that? Answer: Caffeine is a drug. It is naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of … Continue reading
Mould
House Calls By Dr. Noorali Bharwani You have just invested your lifes savings in a dream home. You have inspected the house thoroughly looking for possible problems. But you forget to check for mould. It is said that virtually all … Continue reading
Germ Warfare: Fungus
Dear Dr. B: What is a fungus? What are the common fungi which cause illnesses in humans? Answer: The American Heritage Science Dictionary defines fungi as any of a wide variety of organisms that reproduce by spores, including the mushrooms, … Continue reading
Doctor, heal thyself first
There are plenty of resources across Canada to help physicians stay healthy Yes, physician health matters because physicians are a valuable human resource. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2006, I was in Ottawa attending the 2006 International Conference on … Continue reading
Germ Warfare: Bacteria
Dear Dr. B: What is a bacterium? What are the common bacteria which cause illnesses in humans? Answer: A bacterium (bacteria is the plural of bacterium) is a very small, single-celled microorganism that can reproduce rapidly. A bacterium has no … Continue reading
Germ Warfare: Viruses
Dear Dr. B: What is a virus? What are the common viruses which cause illnesses in humans? Answer: A virus is a minute organism that consists of a core of nucleic acid surrounded by protein. Viruses can grow and reproduce … Continue reading