Adrenal - December 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 9

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This is always a busy time of year, and we often feel as if we’re running on empty, or as if adrenaline is the only thing that’s keeping us going. I thought it would be an appropriate time to give you some information on the adrenal glands – they are arguably the most important glands in the body. They play a vital role, which has been described as producing chemicals that maintain life, nothing less.1 Your adrenal glands regulate your disposition, your efficiency, and even your personality. Whether they regulate well and help you, or poorly and harm you depends largely on what you eat. Therefore, you can help the adrenal glands function well by eating an appropriate diet.2 Of course, good strategies for managing stress are also very helpful.
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Depression - Nov 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 8

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As the days grow shorter, and winter approaches, some of us tend to feel less cheerful than we do during the summer. Seasonal affective disorder, with the very fitting acronym of SAD, becomes more prevalent at this time of year. I’m going to describe some aspects of depression, and explain how you can tell if depression is a concern for you, as well as offer a number of strategies to combat tendencies toward depression. If you think you suffer from major depression, please call me for an appointment (613.829.0427) or seek other appropriate professional help.
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Arthritis - October 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 7

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As September was just National Arthritis Month in Canada, I thought it would be timely to provide you with some information about some of the main types of arthritis, and some information on what you can do to avoid them, or minimize their impact if you do suffer from them.
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B Vitamins - September 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 6

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B vitamins are so important to so many aspects of our health at all ages, from preventing birth defects through to preventing diseases that are common in older people. With our busy lifestyles, B vitamins can help us cope with our daily work and stresses. I thought it would be helpful to provide you with a summary of the many benefits of the B vitamins to our health and the best sources of B vitamins.
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Thyroid - August 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 5

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Most of us don’t give much thought to our thyroid glands as long as they are doing their job. However, you should be aware of the most common thyroid problems and the symptoms you might experience if you have such a problem, as well as the help you can get to resolve the problems.
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Vision Loss - July 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 4

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Summer’s here, the days are long. It’s warm and sunny – most of the time! Everything’s green; this is the season that we get great fresh fruit and vegetables that are locally grown. It’s a wonderful time of year. With the long sunny days, we need to think about protecting our eyesight and making sure it stays good as we age. I’m sure you know that you should wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection, and never look directly at the sun. But there are many other things we can do to prevent loss of vision.
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Osteoporosis - June 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 3

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We don’t usually give much thought to our bones – at least as long as they don’t give us any trouble. But it’s a good idea to know how to keep them in good shape so they will continue to function well as we get older. Healthy bones depend on us for a healthy lifestyle so they won’t develop osteoporosis.
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Headaches - May 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 2

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It seems that April, with our income tax deadline looming, is a good month to discuss headaches! Headaches can really dominate a person’s life when they’re severe. Fortunately, there is a lot we can do to avoid headaches and to reduce the severity of the headaches we don’t manage to escape entirely.
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Diabetes - April 2011 - Volume 3 Issue 1

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You have probably heard mention of the current ‘obesity epidemic’ that Canada and other countries are experiencing, followed closely by the ‘diabetes epidemic’. In this context, we are talking about type 2 diabetes, or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, although the second term is not entirely accurate since type 2 diabetes can become insulin dependent. The focus of this newsletter is type 2 diabetes (not type 1 diabetes, see below) because there is so much we can do to prevent it, and because it is the most common type.
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Oral Health - March 2011 - Volume 2 Issue 11

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“It’s great to have a nice smile, but did you know that there are other reasons to take good care of your teeth and gums? Good oral health is necessary to avoid the pain of cavities and infections that can result from poor care of your mouth. Oral pain, missing teeth and infections can affect the way a person speaks, eats and socializes. These problems can reduce a person’s quality of life. But, if that isn’t enough to convince you of the importance of good oral health, research has shown an association between oral disease and other health problems such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, respiratory diseases as well as pre-term and low-birth weight babies.
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Fibre - February 2011 - Volume 2 Issue 10

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“Most people know they should eat more fibre, but many don’t know why (no, it’s not primarily to reduce the risk of colon cancer). And many people think all fibre is the same. In fact, some fibres lower cholesterol, some lower blood sugar, and some help with regularity. Fibre also plays a part in cleansing the digestive system. Clearly, the health benefits extend well beyond digestion.
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