Lyme disease is a serious health issue. It is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferiI and spread through the bite of the blacklegged tick. The ticks pick up the bacteria when they bite mice or deer that are infected with the disease. Transmission to humans occur from an infected tick bite, yet it is estimated that up to two thirds of people infected with Lyme will have no rash at all, Read More

Have I Told You Lately that “I Love You”? A winged cupid, heart shapes and doves; all well know symbols of Valentine’s Day and the concept that love makes the world go round. And although Cupid may live in mythology, love and acceptance, a form of social support, are important for health and healing. Social support according to the Public Health Agency of Canada is a key determi Read More

Are you Suffering from Drug Induced Nutrient Deficiencies?   I am not here to bash prescription drugs. Despite our commitment to health and wellness through a nutritious diet and lifestyle, along with a few well -placed supplements, there are times when drugs are necessary. Whether you take them or not is your personal choice guided by an informed physician. What I do want to highlight i Read More

 “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” Ernest Hemingway   Over and over I hear complaints about people’s doctors; how unsatisfied they are with the treatment and related advice being dispensed.  Last week I had a check-up and was disheartened at the situation as a whole.  When I reflect upon the Read More

Out of the blue and into the black They give you this, but you pay for that And once you're gone, you can never come back When you're out of the blue and into the black. Hey hey, My my…. Neil Young, Out of the Blue Today’s reality is vastly different than yesterday’s dream. Juggling life’s professional and personal demands is difficult at the best of times Read More

You’ve just been diagnosed as a diabetic, and your doctor has advised you to improve your diet and lifestyle for better health. What do you do? Diabetes is a condition in which your body is unable to either produce and/or properly utilize insulin. Insulin is vital for normal metabolism and without it the body cannot effectively use and store the glucose (sugar) from our food for energy. I Read More

Many avid readers hesitantly admit they skip to the end of a novel to find the outcome - even before starting the book! Although I have never developed this habit for a good fiction novel, I will often read the conclusion of a scientific paper prior to reading the entire body. It may not prove to be a good thriller, but it can sure provide some solid evidence-based research. For instance, Concl Read More

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