By the age of 85, about 66% of the population will have some diverticula. A diverticulum (plural: diverticula) is a pouch or pocket that forms where there is weakness in the wall of the digestive tract. What do pockets do? They collect stuff. When it comes to intestinal pockets, the “stuff” can cause all kinds…
Invisible Illnesses
Illnesses that you can’t see are as real as those you can see. Invisible illnesses are not a rarity. Approximately half of North Americans have a chronic condition; over 90% of these are not outwardly symptomatic. This means millions of people live with chronic illnesses that are not visible to others. The list of conditions includes…
Stress “Addiction”
Do you feel like you are addicted to stress? Stress is a fact of everyday life that can have more of an impact than we realize. Stress changes the chemistry of our bodies in ways that can have long term significance. This article looks at the physical changes induced by stress that can lead to…
The Doctor's Note 
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