Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Canada, which makes prevention of heart disease so important. Some risk factors for heart disease unfortunately cannot be changed, including your genes, gender and ethnicity. There are many other factors,…
As a family physician, I am often asked, what is the best diet to lose weight. The answer is that all of the well known popular diets whether it’s low fat, low-carb or high fiber is all pretty similar. The…
But intimacy does not need to be sacrificed Vaginal atrophy (VA) is a common but treatable condition affecting post -menopausal women. VA is where the vaginal walls become thin, fragile and inflamed due to the reduction of estrogen that naturally…
As the Toronto Branch President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, I am very active in efforts to raise awareness for women’s health. I am also a family physician in Toronto and Vice-President of Medisys Corporate Health. My…
HealthChoicesFirst - Focus on the birth control pill
I am featured in some small video segments discussing the birth control pill that have been posted on the HealthChoicesFirst website. These 2 minute videos answer more specific questions about the birth control pill. Video titles include:
What are Common vs. Rare Risks with the Pill?
Non-Contraceptive Benefits of the Pill
Risk Assessments with the Pill
The Pill as a Contraceptive Choice
Today's Risks for the Birth Control Pill
Rare Risks with Birth Control Pills
Check out our webcast – Pill Talk With Your Doc Pill Talk With Your Doc is one of my most recent projects that takes advantage of social media in health education. In the webinar featured on the site, I explain…