Monthly Archives: September 2018
Inflammation and Weight: Are They Related?
At the recent international menopause Society meeting in Vancouver, a session on the relationship between excess weight and inflammation was presented. Fat cells called adipocytes, produce hormones such as TNF( tumour necrosis factor), IL-6 ( interleukin 6), leptin and resistin. … Continue reading
Diamond Chef Challenge
Last week, we brought you the news that September is Arthritis Month. With that in mind, we wanted to share this great event that is coming up to benefit the Arthritis Society. The 2nd Annual Diamond Chef Challenge is taking … Continue reading
September is Arthritis Awareness Month!
September is Arthritis Awareness Month, a month to draw awareness to the millions that are affected by this disease. This inflammatory condition can cause longterm damage to the joints in the body and ongoing pain, swelling, and stiffness. As such … Continue reading
Drug Holidays
As school starts back up again and the summer holidays come to an end, I would like to talk about the idea of going on a drug holiday. This could be interpreted in a variety of different ways but what … Continue reading