Here is a good article by Mike Reinold for all those thinking about ACL surgery. Lately I have been getting a great deal of post operative and pre operative ACL rupture patients, and this might answer some of their questions in regards to graft selection and rehabilitation associated with the graft.
The following recalls have been added to the CFIA’s Food Recall Report
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Health Hazard – Listeria
Product(s): Wilton Cheese Factory – Old Cheddar Cheese (White)
Recalling Firm: A.M. Jensen Ltd
Distribution: Ontario
Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-02-07/eng/1391771141778/1391771156482
Causes of Food Poisoning – http://inspection.gc.ca/food_poisoning
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen – milk, wheat, gluten
Product(s): frozen meat pie and poutine products
Recalling Firm: Meat Pies Plus
Distribution: Ontario
Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-02-05/eng/1391667003185/1391667031405
*The above food recalls are from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and brought to you by Anna Gofeld, RD at Form & Function
The following recalls have been added to the CFIA’s Food Recall Report
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen – Egg, Chemical
Product(s): Bulik brand Jelly Cubes
Recalling Firm: Polfood Trading Co.
Distribution: Alberta, Ontario
Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-01-31-r8579/eng/1391542122100/1391542146791
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen – Tree Nut
Product(s): Sicilian Ice Cream brand Bacio Tartufo
Recalling Firm: Sicilian Ice Cream Co. Ltd.
Distribution: Ontario
Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-01-30/eng/1391443215650/1391443231464
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen – milk
Product(s): Kinnikinnick Foods Brand products
Recalling Firm: Kinnikinnick Foods Inc.
Distribution: National
Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-01-23/eng/1390523540077/1390523541124
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen – hazelnut
Product(s): Dandar brand cookies
Recalling Firm: Wonderberry North America
Distribution: Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1390238615929/1390238633671
*The above food recalls are from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and brought to you by Anna Gofeld, RD at Form & Function
The leading cause of death in Canada is heart disease. It’s important to recognize that despite factors that can increase your risk of heart disease that are beyond your control, like genetics and age, there are many other lifestyle factors that you do have the power to change. These factors include:
• Poor nutrition
• Poorly managed stress
• Physical inactivity
• Smoking/chewing tobacco
• Alcohol
• Overweight
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• High cholesterol
Take a look at this list and identify which risk factors apply to you. Determine which risk factor you are willing to change first and take steps to remove that risk factor from your list.
An important part of addressing risk factors is to ensure you have accurate, safe and effective information, so seeking the guidance of a trained healthcare professional is recommended – especially if you already have an existing health condition.
If you are uncertain if you have any of the modifiable risk factors, a naturopathic doctor can assess your lifestyle factors, and create an individualized plan integrating heart healthy nutrition and supplements, stress management techniques including acupuncture and lifestyle counselling to keep you motivated.
Happy Heart Month!
Odette Bulaong, ND
The winter season may be a burden for those with super sweaty feet and are trapped all day in closed toe shoes e.g. winter boots.
Hyperhidrosis is the term for excessive sweating of the feet. This condition more frequently affects men than women and more often occurs in younger adults than in older adults. The exact cause of this condition is relatively unknown and is usually associated with a genetic factor.
People with hyperhidrosis usually find that their feet exhibit a whitish and wet appearance. Foot odour may also be present. Hence, these individuals are more prone to foot infections.
It is important to proper good foot hygiene. Here are some tips:
– Wash feet with antibacterial soap. Dry thoroughly.
– Apply cornstarch, foot powder or antifungal foot powder to your feet.
– You can try to apply an antiperspirant on the soles of your feet.
– Applying rubbing alcohol in between the toes is also another option.
– Make sure to change your socks, if possible, during the middle of the day.
– Certain types of socks have moisture wicking abilities which may be beneficial for your feet.
If you have more specific concerns regarding your feet, feel free to set up an appointment for a consultation with the Chiropodist, Jennifer Lam, at the Form and Function Clinic.
It is that time of year when New Year resolutions are starting to creep into your head. If one of your resolutions is to become healthier, stronger and more fit, then being educated in properly setting exercise goals is key to success. Here are some advice in setting SMART exercise/fitness goals:
I hope this post helps you start make SMART resolutions/goal. Follow your SMART goals and you will be on your way to becoming a healthier you! Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and happy goal setting!
Manni Wong
Registered Physiotherapist
Every day we are faced with stressful situations including financial, work, and relationships. We will never be completely free of stress but we can improve our body’s physical and mental-emotional ability to handle stress effectively.
This is important when you consider that many health conditions you may be experiencing are known to be worsened by stress:
Fortunately, naturopathic medicine can provide natural, safe and effective therapies to help you feel more in control of the stressors including:
If you suffer from any of the above health concerns or have been feeling the stress of the holiday season, and would like to improve the way you handle stress, contact the clinic and ask about the Keep Calm and Stress Less Program so you can start feeling more balanced again.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy 2014,
Odette Bulaong, ND
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis often get confused for one another, as they both begin with ‘osteo’; however, they are completely different conditions – you may have only one of them or you may even have them both. Both conditions can cause pain and limit your mobility, but the underlying cause of the pain and mobility restrictions are treated differently. So it is important that you obtain an accurate diagnosis, in order to have a treatment plan that will be successful for you!
| Osteoporosis | Osteoarthritis | |
| Definition | It is a condition that involves the state of your bones. There is a decreased quantity and quality of your bone structure. This can increase your risk of getting a fracture. It affects your overall bone structure. |
It is a condition that involves the state of your joints. There is a thinning and destruction of the cartilage that is normally at the ends of bones. There can also be changes to the bone that lies underneath the cartilage.It affects specific joints. |
| Symptoms | It produces no symptoms, even as the condition progresses. Only when the bone has become weakened to a point that a simple movement (i.e. bending over to pick up something heavy) can cause a fracture, can pain occur. | It produces significant pain that can result in restricted mobility and stiffness. The joints may also appear larger over time, due to an accumulation of fluid in the joint. |
| Risk Factors | Major Risk Factors:
– Low bone mineral density
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Internal Risk Factors:
– Age External Risk Factors: – Obesity |
| Exercise Therapy | The exercise program would be individualized to the person to include weight-bearing and strength training exercises that can help stop bone loss, maintain/increase bone density, or increase balance and prevent falls. | The exercise program would be individualized to the person to include range of motion and strength training exercises of the muscles surrounding the joint, in order to provide support to the weak and painful joint.If the damage to the joint is severe, a joint replacement surgery may be needed. An exercise program can also be developed in order to prepare yourself for surgery and for recovery after surgery. |
Come into Form & Function to be assessed by one of our healthcare professionals, in order to have a treatment plan developed that will work best for you!
Sonia
Physiotherapy Resident
A recent study in women aged 60-74, showed that exercising even just two times per week (1 aerobic workout and 1 strength training workout) for 16 weeks can improve aerobic fitness and strength, and reduce fat mass. The greatest benefits were seen in women who exercised four times per week (2 aerobic workouts and 2 strength training workouts). Interestingly, benefits decreased when women exercised six times per week (3 aerobic workouts and 3 strength training workouts).
If you’re a woman 60 years or over, use this study as motivation for safe and effective physical activity levels because even a little bit of exercise can make a difference (just don’t overdo it!). Before starting a new exercise program, make sure your health care professional assesses that you are healthy enough to do so. Exercising is an important step to helping improve your health physically and emotionally, so that you can live your life to the fullest.
So women of all ages: let’s keep moving!
Odette Bulaong, ND
