People who have tinnitus hear sounds that aren’t produced externally.. The sounds vary from hissing, roaring, ringing, buzzing or even clicking. The cause is uncertain but could be caused by exposure to loud noises (keep those earbuds turned down!), earwax blockage, circulation problems like Meniere’s disease or even problems with your jaw joint. So far there are no drugs that can cure tinnitus. Get your doctor to check to see if it’s something that can be fixed.
Here’s just one more reason for smokers to make good on their resolutions to quit smoking this year. There has been a lot of research into whether there is a relationship between inhaling tobacco smoke and dementia. Although the studies were observational only and don’t prove that smoking causes dementia, the growing body of evidence seems to suggest a strong connection.
There are literally hundreds of diet suggestions out there for people to choose from. But one, aimed at seniors, looks quite promising. It recommends that seniors should have at least 3-4 oz of protein with each meal. Protein-rich meals are important because protein can slow down the decline of muscle mass and help improve strength. This will help seniors remain more physically-active and help reduce falls which can lead to decline in cognition and independence.
With the legalization of marijuana coming this summer, people are asking questions about its general safety. Is it safe for a pregnant woman to smoke marijuana.? Although physical birth defects have not been reported, there would be an effect on the baby’s developing brain. So it’s best that pregnant women not smoke marijuana. Teens, too, for the same reason.
At this time of new beginnings, we’d like to wish you all the best for a new and improved 2018. The start of a new year is a good focal point for change. If you have thought about changing your life style to a healthier one, now is a good time to begin. More exercise, losing some weight, quitting smoking are good places to start.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.
Be sure to visit Penny at Muskoka Medical Centre Pharmacy in the Home Health Care department for your compression stocking, mastectomy or ostomy needs.
Bill Coon, Pharmacist Muskoka Medical Centre Pharmacy
Bill Coon graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto in 1984, and was the Faculty’s Centennial Scholar that same year. Bill and his pharmacist wife, Barbara, along with Paul Whitehead, opened Muskoka Medical Centre Pharmacy in 1990. The understanding that medications are only part of the health solution has lead to Bill’s interest in fitness and health, both personally and professionally. Bill’s Capsule Comments provide a full range of up to date health information.
Muskoka Medical Centre Pharmacy is conveniently located in the Huntsville Professional Building ~ 348 Muskoka Road 3 North, Huntsville Phone:(705) 789-1785
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