I have a surgeon friend who always says to patients: "WHEN YOU CUT YOU CRY" Not the most comforting words, but there is some truth in his statement. There is always pain with surgery. But what happens when the pain remains longer than anticipated? WHY IS IT SORE? The ceasarian scar looks healed. You [...]
What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is leaking of urine, and you can not control it Did you know that there are FOUR types of urinary leakage? 1 stress incontinence – Urine leaks out at times when your bladder or belly is under sudden increase of pressure; for example, when you sneeze, cough,laugh,jump or [...]
It has been 50 days in #Lockdown. We really think we have it all planned and worked out, don't we? We had it all planned. What could go wrong? I honestly had this year all worked out. 2019 was terrible. My mom passed away and I had worked myself to a standstill over Christmas to [...]
Urinary incontinence - leaks and spurts Urinary leakage is an involuntary loss of urine that happens in an inappropriate place or time. The child must be five years of age, have a minimum of one episode per month and a minimum duration of three months for an official diagnosis to be made (Austin et al., [...]
Do you find yourself nodding off during the day? Do you spend the night tossing and turning? Do you spend time counting sheep? Struggling to get enough ZZZZZ? Many people sleep too little, or wake feeling tired. The relentless pace of life, high stress levels and excess screen time all contribute to poor sleep. [...]
ITS WINTER TIME! Don't you just hate it when you get the flu or a cold? I have made a list of TEN WAYS to prevent germs from making your winter miserable. Let's call it the "winter survival strategy" - hope it helps! 1. Wash away germs before they get a chance to get comfortable [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) involves a process in which the body's immune system attacks the nervous system. The substance surrounding and insulating the nerve fibres is called MYELIN. MS damages the myelin and the nerve fibres. This leads to altered conduction of messages in the nervous system. The damaged areas heal with scar tissue - creating [...]
In celebration of international Guillian Barre Syndrome Awareness Day I have summarized a few facts on the disease. What is Guillain-Barré syndrome? GBS is a condition where your immune system attacks healthy nerve cells. This leads to poor conduction in the nerves, leading to muscle weakness, numbness and tingling. The message from the brain to [...]
Children with constipation experience a lot of anxiety. Relaxation techniques may help to decrease anxiety. There are many relaxation techniques available. There are even apps available for your cellphone to help you practice mindfulness, relaxation exercises or breathing. Here is my combination of progressive muscle relaxation techniques combined with visualization and deep breathing. Use what [...]
I often get asked by parents about exercises to assist with constipation in children. Here are a few of my favorite exercises- please do note that there are so many other options and that each child might benefit from different exercises! DISCLAIMER : these exercises do not replace a consultation with a medical practitioner. Stop [...]
