Hard Pills are a Waste of Money
I’d like to share some information with you to make it easier to decide which supplements to buy when you are faced with so many choices. I’ll also explain why certain supplements are more expensive than others. Many people go into a store to buy vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements and are confused about which to buy. ...
Interested in the Cannabis Industry?
Marijuana: Anticipating Changes in Legislation A recent press release from the “Women Grow: Kootenay Chapter” says, “Are you interested in cultivating a career in the cannabis industry? Would you like to know more about cannabis and the future of the industry in general? “We invite you to join us on the evening of Thursday, January […]
OP/ED: How Common Are Doctors' Errors?
“Most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetimes, sometimes with devastating consequences.” This statement is from a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine. The article addresses a common problem in North American medical practice: wrong diagnoses, and inappropriate treatments based on wrong diagnoses. The article is by Dr. […]
A Climate Vigil in Rossland -- Outside the Library
A climate vigil is being organized outside the Rossland Public Library at 12:30 pm on Sunday, November 29 on the eve of the Paris UN climate summit by the West Kootenay EcoSociety Rossland team, in solidarity with the global community. Rosslanders will join people around the world to demand Canada does its fair share in...
About That New Water Act: What We Still Need
Rossland had a fairly dry summer in 2015, with watering restrictions imposed in additon to our water metering. Now that rain has returned, our reservoirs are filling up again, and there is even enough water that snow-making operations are well under way on Red Mountain. We can all breathe a sigh of relief -- for now. This...
No-Pills Solutions for Pain
Chronic pain is a common problem that can certainly affect quality of life. Over the counter pain medications are not only among the most commonly sold drugs, but also the most common to give side effects. How can we minimize them? We can start preventatively by establishing a steady routine to maintain a strong AND flexible...
New Study: Copper Kills Virulent Viruses
A recent study at the University of Southampton, reported in "Science Daily," has found that a virus very closely related to those that cause Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) does not survive long when exposed to copper. However it can remain infectious for several...
City water not the culprit in cluster of illnesses after Thanksgiving
A cluster of gastroenterological (GI) illness reported at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Oct. 13 and 14 were not caused by contaminated water in Castlegar, despite rumours to the contrary. Medical Health Officer Dr. Sue Pollock said IHA received a report from the hospital about a small cluster of patients suffering...
Expanded stroke service in Nelson means faster response for patients
When a patient is facing a stroke, every minute counts. Twenty-four/seven CT coverage and the combined efforts of Kootenay Lake Hospital physicians, staff and Interior Health now mean thrombolytic (clot buster) stroke care is available locally for Nelson and area patients. “Strokes can have devastating impacts on patients and families but timely access to […]
Kootenay Boundary faces shortage of psychiatrists
The region’s medical shortages continue, despite Castlegar finally having a full contingent of general physicians – the issue now being a shortage of psychiatrists. Cheryl Whittleton, Heath Service Administrator for the Kootenay Boundary, said three local psychiatrists have resigned in the past six months, leaving the region...
