"It's the most wonderful time of the year…" but holidays can also be a major source of stress. Whether it's decorating the house, stuffing the holiday turkey, shopping for presents or hosting family and friends, these otherwise joyful activities place undue demands on us which in turn result in stress. But don't despair…with a little foresight, […]
This year marks the 30th year since the first HIV case was reported and since then an estimated 30 million people have died of AIDS-related illnesses. Another 33 million are carriers of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The shocking truth is that many don't know that they are infected with HIV. While the AIDS Clock is […]
Hopefully some of you had a chance to attend last week's information session on Eczema. If not or if you would like information on another skin disorder or just general information on skin problems, here are some titles available at the Toronto Public Library for you to consult or to take out… You may also check […]
Did you know that up to 15% of people with diabetes suffer from major depression? And that depression increases your risk of developing diabetes? Talk about a double whammy! Either condition is tough enough to manage on its’ own… but it is very important that you do. If you suspect that you are suffering from […]
How many times have we heard that exercise, a proper diet and sleep are the best medicine? In the case of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, they really are. The Canadian Diabetes Association is warning us that 9 million Canadians have type 2 diabetes or Prediabetes. What, you are asking, is prediabetes? It is a […]
With flu season just around the corner, it's time to think about the flu shot. According to an Ontario study, the flu shot eliminates over 200,000 visits to doctors' offices, 30,000 visits to hospital emergency departments and prevents approximately 300 deaths every year in Ontario. Influenza, or as it is commonly called, the flu is a serious illness that […]
Did you know that 60% of Canadian adults have trouble managing their health? And why is this the case? It may be because of low health literacy! So what is health literacy? In the words of the Canadian Public Health Association it is having the "skill to enable access, understanding and use of information for health". To be health literate […]
Ovarian cancer is often called "the disease that whispers" because there are often no symptoms during its early stages and when symptoms appear they are often vague and mistaken for more common illnesses. Over 2,600 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year in Canada and about 1,750 of them die of this disease. Risk factors […]
Please join us for an informative lecture on Herbal Medicine vs Conventional Medicine given by Morwenna Given, BA.MA(Oxon) BSc, RH – a practising Medical Herbalist. She argues the case for integrating the best of conventional and alternative medicine from an evidenced based perspective which promises to provide better outcomes for patients and reduce health care […]