Financial Justice For All Disabled Canadians
By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, April 8, 2012
“Do you know there’s financial help for your child?” I recently asked a friend. Like many new parents he and his wife had expected a healthy child. But the fickle finger of fate had ordained otherwise. Now, several years later, they were struggling with the medical, financial and emotional burdens of caring for a child with cerebral palsy, a lifetime disability. Unfortunately, many families are unaware of the new government project providing financial security for all disabled Canadians.
A Pool Table Or a Natural Remedy For Sleep and Snoring?By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, February 5, 2012
How much Tiger is in your tank as you start the day? Not much, if you’ve been tossing and turning at night due to sleep apnea. Or if your partner has shaken the foundation with his or her snoring. Insomnia and snoring affect millions of North Americans and can be associated with serious health problems. Now, a natural remedy, “Bell Sound Sleep”, helps this troubling dilemma.
12 Steps To Prevent Mould Growth in Ontario Homes and WorkplacesBy Guest Column Friday, July 22, 2011
Because any type of mould growth in elevated levels indoors can harm occupant health, the prevention of indoor mould problems in Ontario homes, offices, and workplaces can significantly improve the health well-being of residents.
Here are the top twelve steps to prevent indoor mould problems in residences and other buildings, as recommended by Phillip Fry and Divine Montero, Certified Environmental Hygienists, Certified Mold Inspectors, Certified Mold Remediators, and webmasters of Link and Link.
Canadian Diabetic with a Mission Needs Your Help to get a Pepsi Refresh GrantBy Guest Column Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Toronto, ON Wednesday, January 26, 2011 – Sydney Fletcher, a type 1 diabetic, is being supported by C.O.P.E. Service Dogs of Barrie, Ontario in her bid to investigate the development of a program that will train dogs to detect falling blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetics. This could greatly improve the lives of some of the 300,000 Canadians who are currently living with this disease.
Ms. Fletcher applied for a Pepsi Refresh Grant in order to gain the funds to support this endeavour. In order to win this grant, Ms. Fletcher is looking for votes from the public. Voting began on January 4th and will close February 28th, 2011. Voting occurs here (link).
“I told My Son ‘Don’t Let Them Do It!’”
By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, January 16, 2011
What’s the biggest problem facing airline travellers today? Ask this question and many would say it’s the long wait at airports, removing shoes, extensive screening procedures and that “Damn Pat-Down” by airport personnel. But during the public uproar about airport security some travellers will make a huge mistake.
How Smart Are You Starting 2011?By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, January 9, 2011
How much did you learn from this column in 2010? I like to believe that it makes you wiser about medical matters. But let’s see how much sank in by answering these true or false questions. And did you miss the column that could save millions of lives?
By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, January 2, 2011
What is the greatest tragedy that can befall parents? It’s that a child will die before they do. It’s tragic when this happens and we may see it more often.
Good News For Moderate Drinkers This Holiday SeasonBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, December 19, 2010
Have I ever felt the need at Christmas for Prozac, sleeping pills, or the mass of over-the-counter medication? The answer, a definitive no! But I always enjoy a relaxing pre-dinner drink at the end of the day. So I’m always looking for good news about the health benefits of moderate drinking. Recently, I found an unsuspected reason to continue the cocktail hour.
How Safe is Double-Dipping?
By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, November 28, 2010
How many times will you see this happen during the holiday season? I’d predict several times unless you’ve decided to say “no” to parties. My bet is that someone will walk up to the table, pick up a shrimp, dip it into the sauce, enjoy the taste, then dip again. And when I see this I wonder, “How safe is it to share the sauce in the communal bowl with them?” And “Why didn’t their Mother tell them not to do it?”
Cholesterol Drugs and Antidepressants in Drinking Water?By Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, October 18, 2010
What was in our drinking water? Our home at the time was supplied by a well along the Niagara River. The only protection was a dash of chlorine. Now, years later, I’m happy I didn’t know the contents. A report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has some shocking news about water.
Maternal diet high in trans fats doubles risk of excess body fat in breastfed babies, study findsBy Guest Column Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Athens, Ga. – A new University of Georgia study suggests that mothers who consume a diet high in trans fats double the likelihood that their infants will have high levels of body fat.
Learn Continuous Chest Compression CPR with Sarver Heart Center’s Newest VideoBy Guest Column Friday, August 13, 2010
Every three days, more Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest than the number who died in the 9-11 attacks. You can lessen this recurring loss by learning Continuous Chest Compression CPR, a hands-only CPR method that doubles a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. It’s easy and does not require mouth-to-mouth contact, making it more likely bystanders will try to help, and it was developed here at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “This video is worth sharing,” said Gordon A. Ewy, MD, director of the UA Sarver Heart Center and one of the research pioneers who developed this method.
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