Family Health

COVID-19

COVID-19

With the Canadian government considering invoking the Emergencies Act and much of the world on lock down, the majority of us can’t help but focus on our families, regardless of our personal feelings about the COVID pandemic. In my demographic, age 43, my biggest concerns about the reported epidemiology of COVID-19 falls to the older generation. I also cannot help…

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Social Responsibility – Remote Consults – Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Social Responsibility – Remote Consults – Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Recent concerns over the Coronavirus has lead to some social unrest, confusion and uncertainty in our communities. These feelings have created fear (and panic in some cases) about the medical consequences surrounding this pandemic and the general health and safety of our loved ones.  With any novel (new) infection there is reason for uncertainty but the epidemiology surrounding this infection…

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2 weeks in the Mediterranean

Only seasonally influenced by tourism, the small islands off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia are the perfect place to catch a glimpse of the traditional Mediterranean lifestyle. With the absolute philosophy of “work to live and not live to work” and all things revolving around the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is one of true “Med” cultures…

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Self Guided Functional Medicine

Self Guided Functional Medicine

We are all busy … and recently it has come to my attention, more than ever, that trying to explain the importance of lab testing to clients is tough. Not everyone has a medical degree, 5000 plus patient experience and has spent 22 years learning how to treat chronic health conditions. Patients often find the information overwhelming and feel that…

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Melatonin and Eczema

Melatonin and Eczema

I’m always keen on natural things that help children, but this recent study on melatonin and eczema does warrant some caution. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that most of us know, when taken before bed as a supplement, helps some people sleep. It is actually also quite a powerful antioxidant that can help repair and protect our mitochondria ……

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