Archive for November 2016
Swallowing and Snoring: What Do They Have In Common?
A few weeks ago I read an enlightening article in The Globe and Mail newspaper on snoring called Sleepless and desperate: Why snoring is so hard to fix. I don’t know about you but snoring is a huge issue in my home. I admit I snore but my husband is a huge snorer and unfortunately…
Read MoreThree Foods To Avoid With Parkinson’s Disease
The Role of Nutrition in Parkinson’s Disease Some of you may be familiar with the long term effects of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) from having experienced it first hand with a loved one or friend or known someone whose had it. Over 7 million people worldwide have the disease, 50,000 new cases are reportedly yearly and…
Read MoreWatch This Documentary: The Brain’s Way of Healing
If you are looking for inspiration watch this documentary: The Brain’s Way of Healing I attend a weekly mediation group that uses visualization and other meditation techniques to exercise our brain plasticity. Judy, who leads the group, has devised a unique approach applying Buddhism and research by various scientists, doctors and the work of Dr.…
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