Author: Peter Eppinga

The Quality of Your Questions Determines the Quality of Your Life

An old wise doctor once told me. The quality of the questions you ask yourself day to day determines the quality of your life. I have some great examples of these questions at the end of this blog. One question I have asked myself about my health is, what choice do I make everyday that […]

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Medications….The Drugs YOU Take and Why You Take Them

To provide the best care, your doctor must understand you as a person and know what your life is like. How you and your doctor talk to each other is one of the most important parts of getting good health care. Unfortunately this is easier said then done. Over the years the doctor-patient relationship has […]

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Is sitting the new smoking?

It is good to move our DNA and restore our health through natural movement. The sitting itself isn’t really the problem; it is the repetitive use of a single position that makes us literally become ill in a litany of ways. For example, muscles will adapt to repetitive positioning by changing their cellular makeup, which […]

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Informative Medical Websites

Below are some terrific websites, I and many other doctors refer patients to these websites to find out more information about medical conditions they may have. Click on the link to the website to go to the site and read more information. Obstetrics and Pregnancy Information  www.sogc.org Birth Control Information  www.sexualityandu.ca Menopause Information  www.menopauseandu.ca Bone […]

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Lose Weight in 6 Simple Steps

Most people who need to lose weight DO NOT NEED to go on a diet. They need to make a few, likely simple, changes in the way they live and they must make them consistently. The more simple these changes are, the more likely it is that you can be consistent in making them. The typical patient who […]

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4 Health Tips to Keeping a Healthy Heart

Heart disease is a leading cause of death. Although it does not mean much to most people until they are in the emergency room or the cardiac unit being diagnosed with a heart attack. Seeing all the nurses and doctors hook them up to machines to monitor their heart, most ask me what could I […]

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5 Health Tips on Keeping Your Mind and Brain Healthy

  1. Keep well hydrated. Your brain needs water to survive and perform at its best. Any signs of dehydration, your brain will not be functioning at its optimum level.   2. Eat healthy with lots of omega-3 fatty acids. Fish, avocados and walnuts are good examples of food with plenty of omega-3 fatty acids. Your […]

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Health Tip – Being Food Fit – 10 Tips to a healthier U

1. When at the grocery store, fill your basket with vegetables and fruit to prevent chronic disease. Pick the dark green, orange, yellow and red fruits and veggies. Research has shown that vegetables and fruit are packed with vitamins and minerals that are important for good health. (If you are over 50 it is recommended […]

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Health Tip – Breast Feeding

Breastfeeding your baby is an experience to enjoy. It is the ultimate bond between a mother and her baby. Starting out right helps to ensure breastfeeding is a pleasant experience for both you and your baby. It should be trouble free and natural for most mothers. In this short blog I am going to talk […]

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Concussions and Your Brain the Most Illustrious Jewel Ever Made

What is a concussion? Concussion from the Latin word concutere “to shake violently” or concussus “action of striking together” is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. This injury is caused by excessive, rapid movement of the brain inside the skull. “This movement causes damage that changes how brain cells function, leading to symptoms […]

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