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By Elizabeth Jack May 16, 2014 Health Promotion

What a coincidence!

So I am 1 week into my WHO sugar challenge when I came across this article in Maclean’s magazine!

What a coincidence!

It is an interesting article about the health risks of having too much added sugar in our diet. 

Author Kate Lunau writes:

“Of course, as a source of calories, eating lots of sugar leads to extra pounds. But it’s more complicated than that. While sugar isn’t the direct cause of diabetes, for example, it seems to spark a cascade of effects that wreak havoc in the body.”

As for me, I have been doing fairly well.  I’m lucky that I’m not a soda drinker to begin with.  But I sure find it hard in the evenings when I want a little treat after dinner.  I find having a nice decaf coffee after dinner helps curb my cravings (no sugar of course!)

-Jennifer

By Elizabeth Jack May 12, 2014 Fun Facts

What?! Speak louder, I can’t hear you!

I read this news report on CTV recently and I felt it reflects very well what we tell patients. Ear wax is not a bad thing, it’s actually a protective barrier, unless of course it’s uncomfortable or painful then it should be looked at. Remember the old saying “Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear” It’s completely true! If having your ears cleaned is absolutely necessary we have an iron clad confidentiality agreement…we promise not to tell your spouse (you can keep pretending the wax is still there)

http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/ear-wax-is-mother-nature-s-way-to-protect-mechanisms-of-hearing-mds-say-1.1774926

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By Elizabeth Jack May 9, 2014 Health Promotion

My WHO sugar challenge!

As you may have seen on our Facebook page the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging people to lower their intake of added sugar.  Canadians consume about 26 teaspoons of sugar a day on average!! A DAY!  The WHO recommends we cut back to 5% of our daily intake or about 25 grams/day.  That’s just 6-7 teaspoons.

Sugar has been linked to all sorts of health problems such as dental cavities, diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers.

So with all the dangers of sugar, I have decided to take up the challenge and follow the WHO guidelines.

Starting today I will limit my added sugar intake to 25 grams/day or about 6 teaspoons.  I will keep you posted on how this goes! Wish me luck

-Jennifer

 

By Elizabeth Jack May 7, 2014 Promotion de la santé

Vive le soleil!

Le site web du Gouvernement du Canada annonce du beau temps jeudi et lundi prochains. Joignez-vous à une de nos marches! C’est une belle occasion de prendre avantage du soleil et du printemps!

Au plaisir de vous voir!

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http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/qc-147_metric_e.html

By Elizabeth Jack May 7, 2014 Health Promotion

Sunshine!

Have you seen the forecast for the next week? The Canadian Government website says we are looking at a beautiful day for Thursday and for next Monday (May 12th). Take advantage of these gorgeous spring days to join us on our walks!

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http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/qc-147_metric_e.html

By Elizabeth Jack May 7, 2014 Fun Facts, Health Promotion

Sugar Rush

I saw this interesting post on CBC and then again on the Canadian Diabetes Association Website last week. It’s incredible the amount of sugar the average person consumes in one day! One can of Cola has about 10 tsp of sugar, we should be only be consuming 6 tsp of sugar a day as per the World Health Organization. Do you think you could live up to that challenge?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/lower-sugar-intake-to-less-than-5-of-daily-calories-who-says-1.2560639

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