Canadian Health and Travel - Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Bizarre Travel Accidents

There are risks when traveling abroad. Common dangers that immediately come to mind are vehicle accidents and sudden illnesses. The bizarre travel accidents described in this blog article, however, are not normally thought of. Remember that travel insurance costs just a few dollars away, and medical bills incurred while traveling can be gigantic!

General Travel | Humour

posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 6:06:34 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Friday, December 13, 2013

Canadian Snowbird Travel Insurance

Snowbirds who travel out of country during the cold Canadian winter months are not covered by their provincial healthcare plan against medical bills due to injury or sudden illness. There are also several important things that Canadians snowbirds should consider when getting travel insurance protection.

Retirees | Travel Insurance

posted on Friday, December 13, 2013 8:52:53 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Do Canadians Traveling in Canada Need Travel Insurance?

Canadians that travel within Canada and outside of their province of residence often assume that their provincial healthcare plan will cover all costs resulting from a medical emergency. Turns out this is not the case! Read on for further details.

General Travel | Travel Insurance

posted on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 8:42:28 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Health Benefits of Ginger Root

Ginger root's medicinal properties have been used for centuries to treat and prevent a wide variety of ailments. It is commonly used to promote good digestive health and is also an anti-inflammatory that helps ease joint pains among other things!

Food | Healthy Spices

posted on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 9:29:52 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Common Health Insurance Questions

Confused or have questions about Canadian personal health insurance? In this article we answer the most common questions that we hear on a regular basis as insurance brokers.

Health Insurance | Vision Care

posted on Thursday, August 8, 2013 7:11:36 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

How to Prevent Mosquito Bites

I've spent over 6 seasons working in Northern Ontario, home to mosquitoes and other nasty bugs that are many and huge in size. Use these tips and my experience to avoid mosquito bites!

Food | General Health | Visiting Canada

posted on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 6:27:38 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Canadian Immigration and Health Insurance Tips

This blog article discusses immigration to Canada from a healthcare perspective. Canadian healthcare differs from province to province, and new immigrants should apply for provincial healthcare immediately upon arrival!

Health Insurance | Healthcare | Visiting Canada | Visitor to Canada Insurance

posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:06:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Treating Baldness with Onion Juice

Did you know that onion juice has been proven to aid in hair re-growth when it comes to baldness caused by alopecia areata? While this might not appeal to everyone, it is a natural treatment and the smell of it on the scalp (even after rinsing) can be alleviated by adding some other ingredients to the onion juice before its application.

posted on Thursday, May 9, 2013 9:42:56 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Friday, April 5, 2013

Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms and Treatment

Vitamin D is critical to our health and well being, yet recent studies suggest that 75% of Americans (and probably Canadians) are vitamin D deficient. The results are a dramatic increase in a wide variety of illness and ailments. Yet it is so easy to get the vitamin D we need to be healthy!

Food | General Health

posted on Friday, April 5, 2013 9:23:50 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Friday, March 8, 2013

Retirees and Medical Benefits

Retirement is something that many of us look forward to. However, what is often overlooked is continued medical benefits. Many times retirees will have some existing medical conditions which they want to get coverage for, and in many cases a group conversion plan fits the bill!

Employee Benefits | Guaranteed Issue Plans | Health Insurance | Retirees

posted on Friday, March 8, 2013 8:08:00 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Company Benefits and Personal Health Insurance

Companies (especially small to medium size business, or SMBs) should consider personal health insurance plans as a cost-effective alternative to traditional employee benefits when it comes to offering workers health and dental benefits.

Dental Care | Employee Benefits | Health Insurance | Paramedical Coverage

posted on Thursday, January 31, 2013 7:51:34 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Causes and Treatment

Many of us have experienced the "wintertime blues", where we feel a little down and tired during the cold, dark winter months. This could be seasonal affective disorder, or SAD for short. There are things we can do to alleviate SAD. Most importantly, get outside and soak up the sunshine!

posted on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 2:37:49 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Carry On Rules: Canadian Air Travel

All Canadian airports must adhere to baggage and carry-on rules as set out by the CATSA (a Canadian federal agency). In addition airline companies have their own rules that govern carry on and baggage handling. But what are these Canadian airline rules and regulations? Read on to find out more!

General Travel | Visiting Canada

posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:40:24 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Natural Flu Prevention

There are many natural flu preventions that we can do to help our bodies fight off the seasonal flu bug. Diet is especially important, since it has such as dramatic effect on our immune systems (either boosting it or depressing it, depending on what you eat).

Food | General Health

posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:24:51 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Monday, October 22, 2012

Refugee Health Benefits in Canada Get Axed

Refugees that are not government sponsored no longer get any health benefits. On the one hand, these refugees, often with questionable backgrounds, were gettng better healthcare than Canadians were getting. On the other hand, refugees that cannot afford prescription drugs for life threatening ailments will die, while medication that could save their life is sitting on a shelf a short distance away.

posted on Monday, October 22, 2012 7:54:22 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Friday, October 5, 2012

Top Visitor to Canada Destinations

Canada is the second largest country in the world, and offers countless attractions for visitors to Canada to see. From the west coast of British Columbia that has the beautiful Rocky Mountains, to the east coast with the Bay of Fundy and the largest tides in the world. Here are some great places to see if you are visiting Canada.

Visiting Canada | Visitor Destinations

posted on Friday, October 5, 2012 3:56:50 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Monday, September 24, 2012

Chronic Disease Prevention

Getting a chronic disease can be a debilitating and catastrophic experience that not only affects the sufferer but also family members. Just some chronic disease prevention tips are: quit smoking; eat a healthy diet; get regular physical exercise; lose any excess weight; and avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

Food | General Health

posted on Monday, September 24, 2012 10:17:01 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Healthy Eating Tips

Canada to a large extent has become an "instant gratification" society, much to the detriment of our eating habits. Fast food such as greasy hamburgers and fries are the norm. So is frozen packaged foods that we pop into a microwave for a quick and easy meal. The downside to this is that many of us no longer eat healthy. The repercussions are enormous: our immune systems are weakened, leaving us susceptible to colds and the flu. The chances of contracting some health ailment are also vastly increased, as is a premature death.

Food | General Health

posted on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 9:41:21 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Travel Health Insurance Tips and Questions to Ask

Use these 5 tips to avoid hassles when it comes to travel health insurance. Too often we hear about stories where people run into difficulties while traveling, many times not understanding what they are actually covered for. Most importantly, get the advice of an experienced travel insurance broker or agent (this article lists important questions that you should ask them).

Travel Insurance

posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 10:14:35 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)

Monday, August 13, 2012

Visitor to Canada Insurance Tips

Visitors to Canada insurance offers protection against unforeseen medical emergencies while traveling, studying or working in Canada. This blog article offers several great tips that will help keep costs down and also help to avoid complications with VTC coverage while in Canada.

Visiting Canada | Visitor to Canada Insurance

posted on Monday, August 13, 2012 6:46:22 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)