How To Take an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading
Did you know that approximately 4.6 million Canadians aged 20 years and older (19% of the population) have high blood pressure? That is why it is so important that we get our blood pressure checked and do our best to make it accurate. The first part of accuracy is to choose the appropriate blood pressure […]
Read MoreStay Away From the “White Stuff”…..SUGAR
We consume a lot of refined sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup and table SUGAR. According to the new Statscan report, which used data from the 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey, one in every five calories that Canadians consume comes from SUGAR. Canadians consume an average of about 110 grams of sugar […]
Read MoreWhat is the greatest medicine? What makes the biggest difference to your health?
~ People with knee arthritis were on this medicine for one hour, three times/week and this reduced their rates of pain and disability by 47%. ~ This treatment decreased progression to Dementia and Alzheimer’s by 50% in older patients. ~ Patients with high risk of Diabetes had a 58% decrease in the chances of getting […]
Read MoreAboriginal Teen Suicide Prevention
Love my Life t-shirt is to remember all those who have taken their life by suicide. The Haida design is of an eagle and a raven inside of a heart. Allan Weir is the Haida artist who did the magnificent design. Allan and I unfortunately have had our own cousins take their life in Haida […]
Read MoreYoung Adult and Teen Mental Health
Something’s not quite right….. You’ve noticed that you’ve been feeling or acting differently. Maybe you’re feeling a bit more moody, anxious or stressed than usual. Maybe your finding it difficult to accomplish tasks as easily as you used to or your drinking is getting out of hand. Maybe things just don’t feel quite right, and […]
Read MoreWelcome to my website
Hey everyone! Check back in the near future. I cannot wait to start blogging and keeping you up to date with current medical information.
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