COVID-19 Clinic Closure – Update May 3 2020
It’s been over 6 weeks since Ontario first declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19 and the province went into lock-down. At this time we’re still in a holding pattern, awaiting guidance from provincial authorities about when to resume clinical services, and at that time, anticipating guidance on the best ways to transition back […]
Update: Clinic Closure and COVID-19 Concerns – Update March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020 At this time, there are uncertainties about the date that we will open for regular appointments. The Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health has stated that all regulated health professionals are to avoid any non-essential or elective, in-person services, until further notice. If you have appointments scheduled for the month of April, […]
COVID-19: Precautions We’re Taking
March 12 2020 Dear Clients, In light of the on-going COVID-19 outbreak, we want to inform you that along with additional robust cleaning and sanitation of all treatment rooms and common areas, we have a strict screening process for those attending the clinic. We request that you not attend the clinic if you: -are experiencing […]
Stop-Gap Measures to Limit your Child’s Lead Exposure at School
In a recent collaborative study between Global News, The Toronto Star, the Ryerson School of Journalism and Concordia University’s Institute of Investigative Journalism, 30% of Ontario schools and daycares were found to have at least 1 water sample above Health Canada’s maximum allowable lead threshold of 5 parts per billion (ppb). Locally, the highest levels […]
SIBO – The IBS Imposter
What is it? SIBO is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Normally, less than 10,000 organisms/mL are found in the upper small intestine. SIBO is defined as a bacterial population exceeding 10,000,000 organisms/ml. What problems does it cause? Gas, belching, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, bad breath, nutrient deficiencies. Symptoms occur daily, regardless of dietary intake and […]