by Dr. Odessa Gill | Apr 27, 2021 | COVID-19
The importance of this vitamin during the pandemic cannot be understated. According to Statistics Canada, just under a third of Canadians are below the cut off for adequate maintenance of health. In the winter, about 40 percent of Canadians were shown to be below the...
by Erin Valente | May 17, 2020 | COVID-19
As we all try to understand and adjust to these ever-changing times that have been brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, comparisons are being made between now and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. More specifically, we have seen the mental health effects that came...
by Erin Valente | Apr 20, 2020 | COVID-19
Here’s a list by Dr. Erin on some of her favourite local food suppliers in the area. Thank-you Dr. Erin for being so resourceful! Cheese Boutique They offer fancy cheeses, imported butters and specialty charcuterie items (but also your basic items as well!). You...
by Erin Valente | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19
by Dr. Erin Valente, ND Having a variety of foods on hand in your pantry is always a good idea! This allows us to make healthy choices that are easily accessible when needed. Therefore, I want to make sure that your pantry is stocked for success. These are just some...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Mar 17, 2020 | COVID-19
Over the past few weeks, patients have been reporting an increase in anxiety symptoms. I asked Megan Hughes, our Registered Psychotherpist and Social Worker to help answer some commonly asked questions about COVID-19 from a mental health perspective. Is it common to...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Mar 9, 2020 | COVID-19
What is the coronavirus? This new COVID-19 is part of the large family of viruses that can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe symptoms. How does it spread? The spread of the virus is mainly between people who are in close contact with one...