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Healthy Eating in middle age… healthier aging in later age
Various studies have shown that a healthy Mediterranean diet may contribute to reduced fasting glucose concentrations and lipid levels in those at risk for diabetes, may lower the risk for cardiovascular events and stroke, and improve cognition. A new study … Continue reading
Posted in General Health
Tagged aging, Cardiovascular disease, healthy aging, Mediterranean diet, Middle age
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Quinoa is not a grain. It’s a seed!
by Julie Daniluk Quinoa has become one of the most popular nutritional superstars of the decade. And with good reason! This small seed has an amazing nutty taste, is incredibly versatile, easy to prepare, high in nutrients and a complete … Continue reading
Quinoa apple salad
This is a fantastic recipe. Easy to make. Enjoy it. Quinoa cooked with leek Golden Delicious Apple (finely chopped) Tomato (finely chopped) cilantro a can of chickpea green olives (finely chopped) you can add other fruits as well, such … Continue reading
Osteoarthritis Patients Now Twice as Likely to Survive Hip Replacement Surgery
A recent study has revealed that osteoarthritis patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery are now twice as likely to survive within 90 days of surgery. The study, published in The Lancet (September 2013) involved more than 400,000 cases who underwent … Continue reading
Acupuncture for Recurring Depression
It is estimated that 1 in 20 Canadians report some form of depression every year, which makes it Canada’s fastest-rising diagnosis. In the United Kingdom, it is the third most common reason for primary care consultation, meanwhile up to 60% … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Acupuncture, Canada, cost-effectiveness, depression, Major depressive disorder
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10 Ways to Protect Your Child’s Spine From Heavy School Backpacks
Every fall, I get asked by concerned parents about how school bags can affect their children’s spines. Research clearly shows that there is an association between heavy backpacks and risk of back pain in children. A study involving 1,403 school … Continue reading
Posted in Pediatrics
Tagged Back pain, back to school, Backpack, Children, chiropractic, forward head, forward head posture, headache, neck pain, posture, Shoulder strap
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“Junk food” is linked to anxiety and depression even in very young children
“Junk food” during pregnancy and in early childhood is linked to a significantly increased risk for poor mental health, including anxiety and depression, in very young children, new research shows. A large, prospective study included 23,020 women and their children … Continue reading
Spinning and Knee Pain
Recently, a patient came to me regarding knee pain. She is an avid spinner, so she asked if the knee pain could be the result. My knowledge of spinning or cycling is limited, but one thing I know is that … Continue reading
High Glycemic Index Food Alters Brain Activity
A new research published in Am J Clin Nutr. June 26, 2013 found that consumption of a high glycemic index (GI) meal found in refined carbohydrates increased hunger and selectively stimulated brain regions related to craving and reward 4 hours … Continue reading
Low Vitamin D Exacerbates Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Here is another reason to check your vit D level when you see your family doctor on the next visit. Two more studies reported at Digestive Disease Week 2013 demonstrated the link between vitamin D and inflammatory bowel disease. In … Continue reading
Posted in Digestive Health, Vitamin D
Tagged bowel movement, Crohn's disease, fatigue, Inflammatory bowel disease, Muscle, muscle strength, Vitamin D
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