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OPINION | We need to strengthen access to contraceptive care in Canada | CBC News
2025-04-01 01:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
OpinionParticularly in rural and remote Canada, increasing the number of providers able and willing to provide contraceptive services will significantly increase access for women who may otherwise have few, if any, options, writes Vivian Tam.We are one of the only countries with universal health coverage that does not also cover contraceptionVivian Tam for CBC Opinion Posted: Jul 15, 2022 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: July 15, 2022This column is an opinionby Vivian Tam, a family-emergency physician in Ottawa.For more information aboutCBC's Opinion section, please see theFAQ.In a rural community, I once cared for a young woman who had had unprotected sex. Like many others, she came to the emergency department seeking contraceptive options. After an initial screen for non-consensual contact, we decided that the most appropriate option would be the copper intrauterine device. A few hours later, I received a call from one of the few pharmacies in town: my patient had come in, but they di... [ more ]
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We Put One Of The Best Microcurrent Devices To The Test: Foreo Bear
2025-03-31 23:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Disclaimer: Foreo sent us this product in exchange for a review, but all opinions are 100% honest and unbiased. By using the links in this post, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.The Foreo Bear is hands down one of the best (and budget-friendly) FDA-approved devices that work with microcurrent to give your facial muscles a serious wake-up call and tighten your skin. Heres what you need to know before you hit that buy button and what the results look like after two months of regular use (with before and after pictures).Entering my thirties has lengthened my skincare wish list like never before. If I was a gua-sha girl in my 20s, now Im more eager to explore high-tech gadgets that promise to tighten my skin, contour my jawline, refine pores, and minimize fine lines. And since Im not quite ready to get into the injectables territory, Im all about non-invasive devices (hi, LED masks, and radiofrequency machines).However, amidst my skincare arsenal, one gem I havent tried so... [ more ]
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Chinese Medicines for Eczema
2025-03-31 23:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
If you or your child suffers from eczema, youd try anything to stop the itch. From herbal creams to medication to special diets, there are many ways to reduce eczema symptoms. But no remedy has quite the effective and holistic approach of Chinese medicine for eczema.Chinese Herbs for EczemaIn Chinese medicine, all conditions are categorized by pattern rather than disease. So, while eczema is its own condition, we focus on the overall symptoms and state of health to match the best formula to you. Here well share our recommendations for Chinese herbs for eczema based on the most common presentations.Damp Heat-Type EczemaThis type of eczema is characterized by strong itching and oozing, red skin lesions. The affected areas tend to be thick, cracked, or scaly and may be prone to infections. It gets worse in damp or hot weather, or after sweating or being in the sun. Other symptoms include diarrhea, loose stools, indigestion, and other inflammatory skin conditions like acne.Plum Flower ... [ more ]
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