“I’ve always used a patient-centric approach to my care. After 10 years of being in the public sector, doing research and program development—learning from the patients living with these multiple chronic health conditions and the challenges they face—I wanted to get to the other side of the illness and focus on prevention.” Loreen Wales, Founder & CEO Read more …
Ever had a ‘difficult’ patient? One step further, have you ever had a patient really tell you off? For this week’s guest, Loreen Wales, it was this kind of encounter that was the catalyst for introducing a new way to understand the patient journey. Now, Loreen is a leader in implementing augmented reality and machine learning to help us in …
Wake Up With Wayne on EZ Rock: Global News Morning Weekend: Fighting off “Blue Monday” Both interviews talk about self-care – Learn more on what self-care means.
Did you know that too much sitting can impact your health? Even with bouts of exercise, a sedentary life has been linked to increased blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, and heart risk factors. Being more physically active doesn’t always mean hitting a gym or exercise class. It can simply mean moving more and taking every opportunity throughout your day to …
Having a strong core is more important than a visible six-pack will ever be. Your core is your entire support system. But don’t get it twisted (or do, because twisting is excellent for your core), the ‘abs’ or six pack are definitely a part of the core system, but not the only part to focus on. Your core muscles create …
We all know what it feels like to be stressed out. Around 25% of Canadians report feeling ‘quite a bit’ to ‘extremely stressed’ most days (Source). People living with chronic illness are even more likely to experience higher levels of stress on a regular basis. When we understand how stress relates to our hormones, we can learn how to …
Consumers are trying to make healthier choices, and food companies are making it harder on them with misleading advertising. Consider a box of granola bars that says “naturally sweetened and “no sugar added” – when in fact you look to the ingredient list and see brown rice syrup and honey listed within the first four ingredients! This kind of false …
The holidays can be challenging and overwhelming for many people living with health conditions such as diabetes. A common question we receive this time of year is, “how do I manage my health but still enjoy the holidays?” So we compiled our top tips for not only managing diabetes but, more importantly, enjoying the holidays! Keep your meals consistent. Although you …
What is the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean diet is inspired by the diet patterns of those living in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet contains high amounts of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seafood and low amounts of foods like red meats, baked goods, and candy. …
Like most individuals, I wake up in the morning and without even thinking I have added the water to the coffee machine and I am carefully measuring out the number of scoops to make the perfect pot of coffee. After the first sip, I am sighing with relief knowing I will make it through the day. I began to question …
