Now that I am a grandma and get to enjoy child rearing at 'arm's length', that is, getting all the cuddles without the midnight feedings, I have come across many wonderful ideas that would have made life so much more fun when my little ones were babies. Okay Doctor Spock where were you when I […]
How many years did you vow to make that long elusive change by the stroke of midnight just to wake up January 1st and revert right back to your old habits? Well, if you are like me, there are too many to count. It sounds depressing, doesn't it? But don't despair, perhaps the timing wasn't […]
This may sound weird, but I actually enjoy shoveling snow… or at least I enjoyed it until a well-meaning neighbour wagged her finger warning me to be careful. Careful of what, I grumbled… Did I look frail and old or did she just want to hog all the fun of shoveling? Whether you love to […]
Well, you are in luck. Toronto Public Health is launching its flu shot clinics as we speak. There are clinics all over the city, some of them in your Public Library. Click on the interactive map for hours and locations. If you don't want to wait in line, it may be a good idea to […]
To find out, please join us for a free health talk given by Morwenna Given, practising Medical Herbalist. Ms. Given will talk about the basic and common molecular beginnings of Cancer, Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease and discuss how the pathologies of each disease is interlinked. The talk will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 […]
Are you suffering from a condition called Overactive Bladder? If you are, you are not alone. Millions of women and men worldwide experience annoying symptoms like -sudden urge to urinate that's hard to control -need to urinate more than 8 times in 24 hours -awaken several times during the night to urinate […]
In this age of global travel, many of us are wondering what our risk of catching Ebola may be. For the longest, Ebola was just a daily news item but as the outbreak continues to grow, there are mounting concerns over its potential spread beyond West Africa… Ebola is no longer just an African problem! […]
According to a report by the Canadian Liver Foundation, an estimated 25% of Canadians, or 8.5 million people, are obese. Fatty Liver disease, which is directly linked to obesity, is the most common form of liver disease in Canada. This is an alarming correlation. So what does it mean when you are diagnosed with fatty […]
Please join us for a free lunch hour program presented by Debra Eklove, President of the Art of Living Foundation Canada to learn how you can keep your balance and harmonize your life. ALL Welcome! When? Monday, June 30, 2014 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Where? Beeton Auditorium, Toronto Reference Library You may also want to […]
What? Relax with Chair Yoga Pedro Boaventura, a certified yoga instructor, introduces all age and fitness level participants to the benefits of chair yoga. Join us to re-energize with restorative exercises and yoga breathing. ALL Welcome! When? Friday, June 20, 2014 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Where? Beeton Auditorium, Toronto Reference Library You may […]