Aug 11, 2022The Sugar Pandemic: Sugar AddictionWhenever you eat something that is sweet, the hippocampus (a horseshoe-shaped structure with a band of nerve fibres that connects the hippocampal structures in the left and right hemispheres of the brain) enables you to remember the taste. This then results in the formation of habits, causing you to want…Sugar4 min readSugar4 min read
Jul 13, 2022The Sugar Pandemic: Sugar HistoryThe history of sugar dates back quite some time ago, with the extraction of sugar cane juice from the sugarcane plant and the plant’s domestication in India and Southeast Asia around 4,000 BC. …Sugar3 min readSugar3 min read
Apr 14, 2022Balance ProblemsBalance is something we learn early on as infants and children. First, we learn by sitting. Then, we learn by standing. Following that, we often learn with bicycles, roller-skates, and rollerblades. However, as we age, balance is something that can also decrease — especially in those who are elderly. When…Injury3 min readInjury3 min read
Mar 16, 2022Springtime AllergiesWhile spring doesn’t arrive until March 20th, many people are already experiencing spring-related allergy symptoms. — While spring doesn’t arrive until March 20th, many people are already experiencing allergy symptoms; and while spring-related allergies are usually only a temporary thing, that’s not to say that they aren’t at all problematic, or, sometimes, downright disruptive, as these particular types of allergies can get in the way of…Spring3 min readSpring3 min read
Mar 2, 2022Why You Should Avoid Processed FoodsProcessed foods aren’t known for their health benefits. They contain little nutritional value, if any, and they are also high in additives and preservatives in order to improve appearance and prolong shelf-life. This is known as chemical processing. One thing processed foods are commonly known for is their sugar content…Food3 min readFood3 min read
Aug 23, 2021COVID-19: Assessing Your Risk, Setting BoundariesWhen it comes to COVID-19, it is a virus that can affect individuals of all walks of life — regardless of age, gender, or where they live in the world. However, what we’ve also learned since living with this virus for the past 18 months is that there are certain…Friendship3 min readFriendship3 min read
Jun 17, 2021Processed FoodsProcessed foods aren’t known for their health benefits. They contain little nutritional value, if any, and they are also high in additives and preservatives in order to improve appearance and prolong shelf-life. This is known as chemical processing. One thing processed foods are commonly known for is their sugar content…Healthy Foods3 min readHealthy Foods3 min read
Jun 16, 2021Reducing Your Risk of Heart DiseaseAs many as 2.4 million Canadians over the age of 20 are living with heart disease, and about 12 Canadians die from heart disease every hour. It’s a big problem in North America and other parts of the world, but one that be combated by making some simple health and…Heart3 min readHeart3 min read
Jun 10, 2021How Mold Can Affect Your HealthIf you’re developing unexplained illnesses, suffer from asthma and notice an increase in frequency of symptoms (i.e. wheezing), as well as noticing other allergic-like reactions, this could be an indicator of mold being the culprit. …Home Improvement3 min readHome Improvement3 min read
May 20, 2021Is it COVID, a Cold, or the Flu?One of the most common questions that healthcare professionals are asked lately, is how can someone tell the difference between COVID-19, the common cold, and flu. …Covid-193 min readCovid-193 min read
