Meditation for Troubled Times
Meditation is so much more that relaxation. It can strengthen our coping skills by teaching us to pause and focus and then the real issues that needs action just bubble...
Walking is Good Medicine
Babies take their first steps around their first birthday, after building leg and core strength and the ability to balance on one foot at a time. It is no small...
Laughter is Strong Medicine for Tough Times
We all cope differently with stress and worry. Some take it very seriously and some roll out their best comedy acts. Let’s talk about laughter, is it the ultimate issue avoidance...
Can Herbs Help Us Heal?
“Time (Thyme) is a herb that cures all diseases” said the wise Benjamin Franklin. It is a play on words and may be true in essence. Our main medicine in...
The Art of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Amidst Chaos
Did you know that humans are the only mammals that override the need to sleep? I have been blessed with being a great sleeper despite call schedules, babies and teens,...
How Deep Breaths Can Keep Your Lungs Healthy
What to do when you don’t know what to do: Take a deep Breath How many times have you heard a calming voice say, “take a deep breath” or perhaps...
Surviving Crisis with the Mind-Body Connection
Spending more time at home also means spending more time in your mind. That’s where the spinning starts as thoughts and worries swirl around often leaving us feeling fatigued and...
How Your Skin is Your Best Defence to COVID-19
Get some Skin in the Game: Your Best Defence The biggest organ in the body is your skin. It is your suit of armour, your bullet-proof vest and your first...
How to Take Care of a Pet During Social Distancing
Pandemic Pet Therapy Needed! One of my proudest accomplishments as Chief Medical Office for the Toronto 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games was the inclusion of St. John Ambulance Therapy...
How Do You Stay Resilient During a Pandemic?
Strength is Resilience and resilience is our ability to deal with adversity, challenge, discomfort and fear. Is there a pill for that? Are you resilient? Resilient people understand that pain,...