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Meal Prep 101: The Key To Healthy Eating in 2016!
Are you familiar with one of the biggest health trends in the diet and fitness world? Meal prep might just be your key to healthy eating success in the New Year… “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” It may be a harsh statement but it’s true. Many of us are very busy in our […] Read More
Preparing for a Good Nights Sleep
Simple tips to help you get a good nights sleep: Your bedroom should only be reserved for sleeping (and intimacy). Avoid watching television or catching up on your emails before falling asleep. Try to avoid naps during the day. If you need to nap, keep it to 20 to 30 minutes. No caffeine after lunch, and no […] Read More
Simple Steps for Coping with Anxiety
How To Cope With & Manage Your Anxiety Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life, but for many individuals this can be overwhelming and a daily struggle. Anxiety isn’t something that disappears right away, rather, it requires gradual changes that take time to work effectively. Every day you live with anxiety is a […] Read More
Demystifying the Detox – My Journey
Demystifying the Detox – My Journey I recently embarked on a nutritional cleanse prescribed by my Naturopathic Doctor. Although she made me aware of the wonderful changes my body would go through, I could never imagine how great I would feel both mentally and physically throughout the journey. When I started the cleanse, the seasons were […] Read More
Good news about DCIS and Breast Cancer
Dr. Andrew Kaunitz, is a professor and associate chairman in the OB/GYN Department at the University of Florida, Jacksonville. Here is what he has to say about a recent study: A landmark study of women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) that clarifies that this should not be considered a life-threatening disease and confirms earlier reports that […] Read More
What you need to know about finding Breast Cancer early
Don’t let this happen to you! Last Friday at 5:30 pm a colleague of mine showed me a breast ultrasound on a 30 year old woman he had received for reporting. Thinking that it was going to be a routine normal exam in a young woman with dense breasts, I was shocked and dismayed to see […] Read More
Bone Density- How is it determined Part 2
Why is Screening for Osteoporsis Important? Early detection of low bone mass (osteopenia) or osteoporosis is critical for prevention and treatment. If osteopenia or osteoporosis is diagnosed, the progression of bone loss can be slowed or stopped. Currently the best way to reliably test the strength and solidness of the bones is with bone mineral density (BMD) […] Read More
Brain Fitness is here-Boost your Memory with these exercises!
As we age, we all start to notice some changes in our ability to remember things. Maybe you’ve gone into the kitchen and forgotten why you went there, or you find yourself unable to recall familiar names and places during conversations. Or you miss appointments because they slip your mind. Memory loss in adults doesn’t have […] Read More
Latest on Osteoporosis and BMD (bone mineral density) testing
Most of the day was spent listening to various experts discuss the trends in bone mineral density testing and interpretation in the management of osteoporotic fractures. BMD testing is an important medical test. It helps your doctor determine your risk for fracture.Why is this important to know? Here are some recent facts from the osteoporosis Canada […] Read More