For those who are striving for a healthier lifestyle and watching their weight, the Christmas season can sure through a wrench into the best of plans. However, I have learned a few simple tips to enjoy the season without gaining those dreaded holiday pounds. If you’re given a box of… Continue reading
The professionals practising at Whale Chiropractic in Millbrook came to the library in November to lead two public sessions providing information about managing your health. Dr. Robin Whale came to speak to an adult audience about vitality. His presentation was based on the teachings of Dr. James Chestnut, a world… Continue reading
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It is invisible, odourless and tasteless. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, it is diluted and is not a concern. However, in enclosed spaces, like homes, it can… Continue reading
Did you know the Peterborough Police Service offers a Vulnerable Person Registry for families and caregivers of vulnerable persons? The information provided to police is entered into a secure database that will be used by police and other emergency services during a crisis situation. In the event of an emergency,… Continue reading
Over 50% of the Canadian population is either overweight or obese, and these conditions cost the Canadian economy approximately $7 billion dollars each year. There have been countless mechanisms proposed to explain the obesity epidemic, but what about genetics? How much of a role does genetic make-up play for… Continue reading
New mothers in Peterborough have told us that they are not comfortable breastfeeding their baby in public. Our last survey found that 49% of new moms were uncomfortable breastfeeding in restaurants and 45% felt the same way about stores and malls. Who could blame them when we had a recent… Continue reading
Jenn Puk is a local mother of two who was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis almost 8 years ago, but the evidence of the disease began 23 years prior to that at age 17. She has been an active mother, with a full time job with Canada Post in Kendall… Continue reading
Health Canada is overhauling the way it regulates natural health products (NHP). Health Canada defines NHP’s as a substance or a combination of substances that provide pharmacological activity and reduce the risk/presence of a given disease. The problem with this definition is that the vast majority of NHP (or any… Continue reading
