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Ugly Toenails? You Could Blame the Dog
Are your toenails thick, discolored, and brittle? Have you tried nail fungus home remedies and over-the-counter creams, only to resort to wearing dark-colored polish on your toenails and avoiding open-toed shoes at all cost when none of them worked? If so, read on to learn why the family dog might be the cause of your ugly toenails.
Specie-Jumping Dermatophytes
Nail fungus is caused by microorganisms called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes are fungi that feed on keratin—a key ingredient in your hair, nails, and outermost layer of skin.
Figure You've Got The Flu? Not So Fast: It Might Be Lyme Disease
Flu season is winding down, but here in Canada, tick season is just getting started. Late spring and early summer see the highest number of tick bites, with the highest numbers of Lyme disease reported in summer and fall. Canada is just beginning to get a grasp on the severity and breadth of the threat from Lyme disease, and medical professionals are trying to learn how best to diagnose it in its early stages.
Your Guide To Prescription Sunglasses
Do you really need prescription sunglasses? When you walk into the eye doctor, the options can be overwhelming. However, there are many advantages to prescription sunglasses for eyeglass and contact wearers alike.
Advantages Of Prescription Sunglasses
You wear contacts so why do you need prescription sunglasses? Many contact wearers also have prescription glasses in case they run out of contacts, don't have time to put them in, or simply want a break from having something sitting on their eyeballs.
Three Foods That May Alleviate Chronic Dry Eye
Chronic dry eye syndrome is the silent epidemic of the modern age. With people spending more time in front of computer screens—which is one cause of this condition—it's not surprising that about 25 percent of Canadians suffer from some kind of dry eye disease. Although there are numerous prescription and over-the-counter medications available that can alleviate the symptoms of chronic dry eye, adding a few eye-friendly foods to your diet can also help.
Need New Glasses? 2 Reasons Not To Order Frames Online
If you need a new pair of glasses, you might be thinking about ordering from that hip-looking website. With a myriad of frame options and the lure of ultra-low prices, you might be tempted to skip the eye exam and use last year's prescription. However, you might end up regretting your online purchase, even if your eyes have stayed the same. Here are two reasons not to order glasses online, and why you should head straight to the optometrist's office: