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Doctor-recommended ways to reduce holiday stress
Jan 01, 1970
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During the holidays, there are often more demands on your time and energy – no matter your family or your faith traditions. There are special events, loved ones to visit, busy stores and roads, weather delays, and more.
With so much going on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
A first step you can take toward a calmer December is to just say no, says Dr. Michelle Dow, a rural family doctor from Meteghan Centre, Nova Scotia. For the past two years, she’s served as a counsellor to other physicians in the Doctors Nova Scotia Professional Support Program.
This blog post was contributed by Dr. Muna Chowdhury, a K’jipuktuk-Halifax family physician, GP psychotherapist and mom. The holidays are a busy time full of food, fun and family. We go into the season looking forward to the warmth and harmony but sometimes gatherings don’t always…
Everybody is hunting for the perfect gift this time of year, but many people aren’t finding it at the mall, big box store or online. They’re scoring unique items at second-hand stores, vintage markets or community events that help give old things new purpose.
4 ways to weed out the junk in online health advice
*If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your closest emergency department – don’t wait. These days, it’s second nature to turn to the internet for answers to just about any question – whether you’re looking for…
