Rabies or Distemper

On December 16, 2015 I wrote about some local raccoons that tested positive for rabies. The total number in the area is 10. With any luck, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) plan of dropping raccoon food with rabies vaccination will continue to show no new cases.

Then came December 28, 2015 and the fears were renewed. A police officer in the downtown area of Toronto attempted to remove a strange acting raccoon form a busy city sidewalk. This officer was bite by the raccoon and still we have no word if the raccoon was rabid.

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Do not put off the decision any longer. Start your business from home that will make a difference in your life and someone else’s by becoming a First Aid, CPR and AED instructor. 

Happy Holidays

Have a happy 

and healthy season. 

Wishing you all the best in 2016!

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To see or not to see

Who knew? Myopia or nearsightedness as most of us call, it is becoming an epidemic around the world. Myopia is not contagious yet it’s spreading like wildfire especially in the 8-13 age range. In Asia some areas are reporting almost 80% rate while North America rate is much less it’s still a staggering 42%.

Doctors believe that some factors contributing maybe studying 

Home to stay

Ontario has recognized Midwifery since 1994. We have three universities with Midwifery programs and can boast having over 700 licenced midwives. Yet a McMaster study released Dec 21, 2015 published by CMAJ still has researchers saying, "There's a huge stigma around home birth,

"Those who cannot ..."

"Those who cannot change their mind cannot change anything"

George Bernard Shaw
1856-1950

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Bless You!

We are officially a quarter of the way through the 24-week flu season in Canada. Flu season typically runs from November and continues to April. Although 3 strains of Influenza A, B, and C. These strains will mutate over time creating sub strains making the types of flu you can catch almost infinite. Canadian vaccinations this year offer coverage for Influenza A and Influenza B.

Each year an estimated 10-20% of the population catch influenza according to Canadian Public Health. That’s 3.5 million to 7 million people infected each year. Out of that portion of the population 12,200 hospitalizations related to influenza and approximately 3,500 deaths attributable to influenza occur.

Sleep like a baby: Not!

There is nothing worse than waking to feel like you never slept all night. According to Dr. Morin's report from Université Laval 40% of Canadian adults have a sleep disorder. That’s over 11 million adults. That means this is more common that you think.

Most experts agree that there are some common tips to help us towards a peaceful night’s sleep.

Rabies: The Fear Factor

Ontario has recorded it first case of rabies in 10 years. This has happened in my backyard (sort to speak). Stoney Creek is the site of as many as four rabid raccoons. As of December 14th a fifth raccoon tested positive for rabies in the Haldimand Region. 

Rabies is a viral disease that has been around for centuries. It is unusual for a few reasons. Rabies is transmitted from animals saliva to humans though bites and scratches. Human to human transmission is very rare but possible. The virus goes for the human’s nerves and follows the path to the spinal cord then into the brain. Only then does the human show symptoms of rabies. This process can take just a few days to a year.

Words of Wisdom

“Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.”

 Buddha

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Is it true ?

Is it true that cinnamon can lower your blood sugar?

Whether cinnamon can lower blood sugar is a topic of debate — but recent research suggests that cinnamon may be helpful as a supplement to regular diabetes treatment in people with type 2 diabetes.

A 2012 review of several recent studies concluded that the use of cinnamon had a potentially beneficial effect on glycemic control. One study published in 2009 found that a 500 mg capsule of cinnamon taken twice a day for 90 days improved hemoglobin A1C levels — a reflection of average blood sugar level for the past two to three months — in people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (hemoglobin A1C levels greater than 7 percent).

A Dose of Humour

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The Do's and Dont's

The Do's and don'ts of blowing your Nose.

Blowing your nose provides incredible relief when you’re congested, but it’s surprisingly easy to do more damage than good.

The typical nose-blow generates 10X more pressure than a sneeze or a cough.

That’s why it’s a good idea to avoid blowing both nostrils at once. That’s a lot of pressure for your nasal passage. According to a team of researchers from the University of Virginia, when you blow your nose too forcefully you risk irritating your narrow nasal passageways and spreading the infection.