The best way to prevent infection is to avoid tick-infested areas whenever possible, especially in the spring and early summer when nymph ticks feed. Adult ticks are a bigger threat in the fall. Ticks favour moist, shaded environments, especially leafy wooded areas and overgrown grassy habitats. Top 5 Tick Habitat Precautions:
Canada is home to many species of ticks, but the Ixodes Tick (known as the black legged or “deer” tick) is the most common Lyme-carrier. Lyme disease is a challenge to diagnose and can be even tougher to treat. Whether you have reason to suspect infection, or you’ve just been diagnosed, it’s important to learn all you can about this complex illness. The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation is a great resource, go to www.canlyme.com to learn more. Lyme disease is preventable. By taking the right precautions and spreading the word, you can effectively protect yourself and your family from Lyme. The Temagami Medical Centre and Family Health Team…
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Patients seeking narcotic medications are a big problem in many hospital emergency rooms. Many patients are presenting to the ER wanting refills – the reason being lost or stolen pills, but another common excuse is, “I accidentally spilled my pills down the toilet.” Prescription of narcotics is restricted in many Emergency Rooms across the province. If you are an individual who is prescribed narcotics for chronic pain management, it is imperative that you have your prescriptions renewed by your primary care provider rather than the Emergency Room. It is your responsibility as a patient to make an appointment with your provider to have your prescription(s) renewed before they run out. Be an active member of your health care team!
Your foot is a very complex part of your body. Each foot contains 26 bones, held in place by hundreds of ligaments, tendons and muscles. The average adult puts well over one million pounds of force on their feet every day. However, the foot acts as a complex set of shock absorbers that protect the body with every step. This is only one of many important reasons why you should take good care of your feet. People with Diabetes If you have diabetes you are at a greater risk of foot problems. In fact, diabetes can often first be detected in the foot. In addition to regular screening, be aware of these warning signs:
To help prevent issues arising with your feet you should:
From the first baby steps you take and in all of the phases throughout your life, having healthy feet is important. You only have one pair of feet to last a lifetime so take good care of them! Preventative Health Care – the Easiest Way to Protect Your Future!
What is a foam roller and how can it help to reduce soreness and pain? A foam roller is a large cylinder-shaped object that is made of high-density foam. It’s a type of self-massage used to release trigger points or relieve muscle tightness. Foam rolling can be used as a “mobile massage therapist” to relieve everyday aches and pains, including chronic conditions. What are the Benefits?
The Temagami FHT will be launching a 6-week Foam Roller Workshop. From your head, neck and shoulders to your feet, in this workshop you’ll learn simple movements and variations tailored to your specific condition(s) or recovery. These skills will empower you to a new level of self-care. These free classes are available to rostered patients of the Temagami Family Health Team. For more information or to find out when and where the workshop is taking place, please call (705) 569-3244. The Temagami Medical Centre and Family Health Team ...
committed to keeping you as healthy as possible! According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, to achieve health benefits and improve functional abilities, adults aged 55 years and older should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. It is also beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least 2 days per week. Those with poor mobility should perform activities to enhance balance and prevent falls. As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Exercise can even reverse some of the symptoms of aging. And not only is exercise good for your body, it’s also good for your mind, mood, and memory. There are four building blocks to senior fitness:
If you are 55 or older and are interested in participating in these free classes or have questions, please call Rhonda at (705) 569-2636 after 6:00 p.m. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and running shoes. These free classes are being made possible with funding from the NE Local Health Integration Network. The Temagami Medical Centre and Family Health Team ...
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