Ahhh Summertime cottage living, camping, sitting by the lake, lounging by the pool, drinks on the patio, paddling in the canoe, there is so much to do out-of-doors when the days are long and the weather is warm. It’s a wonderful time to be outside being active and enjoying nature, if you can handle the insects. But how…
It is estimated that cigarette smoking will cause about 450 million deaths worldwide in the next 50 years. In Canada, over 37,000 people die each year from tobacco use. It is a well-known fact that cigarette smoking and other forms of tobacco use are addictive. Nicotine is classified as the potent mood-altering drug in…
About 15 years ago I did a quick survey in a nearby grocery store and the results were shocking. I wanted to find out what ingredients were in the most popular brands of household cleaners dish liquid, laundry liquid, stain remover, toilet bowl cleaners, etc. I walked in with a pad of paper ready to take notes and walk…
“We need more Calgon!”. If you lived in the 70’s you undoubtedly remember this line from one of the decade’s most popular commercials. A quick trip to the corner store and you can pick up fabric softeners in a bottle, laundry detergent in a box, containers of air freshener, and spray bottles of cleaners – very convenie…
Aging is Normal, it Happens in Each of Us However, some people age faster than others. This can show itself on the skin (wrinkles, age/liver spots) but more importantly it can show up in your cells, tissues and organs. Signs of aging can also be your tendency to have elevated blood fats (triglycerides), low good choles…
It goes without saying that you want a healthy youthful life now and as you get older. An active lifestyle with engaging social interactions and moderately reduced calorie diet are factors that generally support health promotion. According to more recent research studies, there is likely a role for supplements in overa…
Summer is an active time of the year for individuals, families, and any kind of group. You may have a favourite outdoor sport, or favorite park for picnics or camping. Wherever you plan to be and whatever you plan to do, I have 6 healthy tips to help make sure you are ready for your summer. 1. Gear Up. Make sure your c…
Do you have nature deficiency disorder? Increasingly, we have become an indoor society as well as one that is glued to a screen of some sort (ie: hand held devices, tablets, laptops, etc.). I am amazed at how low some of my patients’ vitamin D levels are when I review their test results – without fail, those in careers…
In your day-to-day life, it is easy to feel bogged down by all the pressures and demands: work, home, family and other stressors. Of course you like to feel good and there are several ways to help keep you on the happy side of being, or to have a sense of ‘well-being’. In our brain are several messenger molecules, call…