Menopause is a process, not an event. Menopause is not a disease, does not always need treatment, and does not get “cured.” Rather it is a time of transition, with lots of changes in a woman’s body, not unlike the changes we understand as normal during puberty. It begins with a decline in estrogen…
What do we need to ensure we all age well and in a healthy vibrant way. Why is bone health so important? How can we be the architects of our future, not the victims. Aging and wellness are popular topics in magazine and talk shows, but we need to be clear about what is evidence…
If you are like many busy modern women, you probably have the local pizza place on your speed dial. But delivery pizza—or even frozen pizza—is high in fat and sodium and often lacks fibre. You can make a healthier, portion-controlled version quickly and easily. I call it the Pita Pizza. Use a 6-inch whole-grain pita…
Check your vaccinations! A rise in cases of Mumps in Canada has public health officials asking young adults to check if they need a vaccination booster. The standard vaccination is two doses starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age.…
I will be honest; my issue is not wanting to exercise or take the time to work out. I have a very busy schedule and find it hard to fit in. Although I know and talk about the importance of exercise and healthy aging, internally I find it hard to schedule. I tell myself that’s…
1500 adults die from pneumonia in Canada every year. We are in the midst of a rough flu season similar to 2014-2015, where many outbreaks occurred and are likely to continue throughout the winter. So I would like to remind you of the importance of immunization and flu shots and adult pneumonia. Pneumonia is…
Osteoporosis can strike at any age and affects both men and women. Osteoporosis is often known as “the silent thief” because bone loss occurs without symptoms. It is sometimes confused with osteoarthritis because the names are similar. Osteoporosis is a bone disorder, with a loss of the normal strength and quality of the bone, as…
I have long been an advocate of getting your vitamins and minerals from food rather than relying totally on vitamin and mineral supplements. For instance, a 3-ounce serving of salmon is 208 milligrams of calcium, a glass of orange juice fortified with Calcium and Vitamin D is 320 milligrams—the daily requirement, for menopausal women, according…
Dr. Stacy Irvine, Bsc. Kin, M.Sc., D.C., C.S.C.S is a Health and Exercise Specialist and Chiropractor in Toronto and owner of Totum Life Sciences a leader in fitness and rehabilitation in Toronto. Totum will be opening a fitness centre at our Medisys Toronto Offices on the 15th floor of 333 Bay Street in October. I…
Exercise is an important component of health aging especially when it comes to brain health. While there are no guarantees a healthy lifestyle will prevent dementia or Alzheimer’s, exercise will absolutely improve blood flow to the brain. Because as we age, the brain shrinks! It happens to everyone. As we age, our blood supply to…