Archive for 2006
Looking Back at 2006
So, how do you feel today? Do you feel healthier today than you were a year ago? It’s Boxing Day and you are taking it easy. You had your Christmas dinner. You had your Christmas presents. Even if you do not formally celebrate Christmas you cannot escape the spirit of it. Especially the turkey dinner, the yummy chocolates (my favourite), the variety
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Physician Health Matters
Yes, physician health matters because physicians are a valuable human resource. Few days ago, I was in Ottawa attending 2006 International Conference on Physician Health. It was organized by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the American Medical Association (AMA). The conference was attended
Annual Flu Shot
“Yes, it’s time again, it‘s time for your annual flu shot,” said a friend in an e-mail. So I made an appointment to see my family doctor and got my flu shot last week. And my family has been through the same process. This annual ritual is very important. As a health care provider I get my flu shot free.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dear Dr. B: I was recently diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I have been advised to stay on medication for IBD for the rest of my life. Why do I have to do that? What happens if I take it only when I have a relapse? Answer: First, we need to clarify what is IBD. IBD covers two forms of
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is breast cancer awareness month. Today’s column will be little different. Read the question and ask yourself how much you know about breast cancer. Then read the answer and see if there is something new to absorb. Q. How many women will develop breast cancer in the U.S.A, Canada and Australia? A.
Organ Donation
Dear Dr. B: I love reading your column. On August 2, in the Medicine Hat News, there was a front page article on the taking of organs on Falun Gong prisoners in China, and our Canadian $50.00 bill in the photo. Can you please explain to your readers that purchasing organs is illegal in Canada, and what
Bharwani to Share Experiences
Bharwani to share experiences (Medicine Hat News) By Courtney Gillies Dr. Noorali Bharwani wants to say thank you, celebrate the completion of his first book and support a local charity all at the same time. A Doctor’s Journey: An emotional and humourous look at life through the eyes of a doctor,
Writing a Book
Noorali showing his book (A Doctor’s Journey) to his 87-year-old mother Sikina Bharwani in Calgary. ************ “Congratulations! You have done what many have talked about and never accomplished. I look forward to reading your book,” wrote my friend Kathy when I told her about my book, A Doctor’s Journey.
Enchanting New York and Meaning of Friendship
August 2006 picture shows Noorali, Alia, Sabiya and Hussein Bharwani in front of the Empire State Building, New York City on a cloudy and rainy day. ******** I never thought New York City would be a place where I would feel at home, be happy and feel healthy, especially after the events of September
Dr. B Goes to Washington
Noorali in front of the White House Alia, Hussein, Sabiya and Noorali at Lincoln Memorial I am back. I feel good and refreshed after two weeks of a healthy holiday in Washington, DC, New York City, New York and Calgary, Alberta. So what is so healthy about taking a holiday especially in those three
