Ask cancer patients who have received a blood transfusion what that donated unit of blood meant to them and you’ll likely get very different answers. Some will say the donate blood helped saved their life; others might say it bought them more time to fight the disease. Still others might say that it helped revive… [Read More]
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Book Review: “The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook”
Posted on April 18th, 2012 | 1 Comment
There is a new nutrition book for cancer patients – written by Jean LaMantia, a Registered Dietitian, cancer survivor and frequent Wellspring leader and NOURISH program developer in Toronto. ‘The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook’ by LaMantia (Robert Rose Press) was recently published and has a wealth of helpful information for patients who… [Read More]
Understanding How the New Ontario Budget Affects Social Assistance
Posted on April 2nd, 2012 | 0 Comments
It was announced at the March 27, 2012 Ontario Provincial Budget that social assistance rates will be frozen for the next year. Social Assistance inOntariocomprises two main programs – Ontario Works (OW), formerly called “welfare” and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Ontario Works is a municipal program, so payment rates can vary around the… [Read More]
Making Sense of the Changes to CPP Disability Program
Posted on March 22nd, 2012 | 0 Comments
The CanadaPension Plan – Disability Benefits (CPPD) program recently released their annual “Staying in Touch” newsletter. To find the newsletter online, visit http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/oas-cpp/cpp_disability/newsletter/sit_2012.shtml The CPP rates rose slightly this year – a maximum CPPD pension is $1185.50/month and the average CPPD pension is $843.27/month. As well, the Children’s Pension (for children with a parent who… [Read More]
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on March 16th, 2012 | 1 Comment
The National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC) acknowledges colorectal cancer as the third most common cancer and the second most common cause of death from cancer for both Canadian men and women. Early detection could go a long way to changing those numbers as this disease is 90 percent treatable if detected early. Just think… [Read More]
Rainbow Soup Recipe
Posted on March 1st, 2012 | 2 Comments
What better way to warm up on a cold winters’ day than with a bowl of homemade soup? Soup has the ability to be a comfort food during times of sickness and health. Whether you prefer an old standby favourite like chicken noodle or you’re willing to expand your tastes with new flavours and ingredients,… [Read More]
Drug Costs and Drug Adherence – some interesting results from a recent study
Posted on February 13th, 2012 | 0 Comments
The Canadian Medical Association Journal recently published a report that found those in Canada without drug coverage struggled financially to pay for their medications. As well, many faced other challenges – skipping doses, delaying filling or re-filling a prescription, or going without their needed pills due to a lack of funds. Others reported having trouble… [Read More]
Breath Awareness – Techniques from a Pro
Posted on February 7th, 2012 | 0 Comments
“I got bad news today. I started to panic and then I reminded myself, ‘breathe: Just breathe.” What is breath awareness? It is bringing your mind to focus on your breathing, as you breathe in and as you breathe out. It is the simplest and most important technique you can learn to quiet your body… [Read More]
Starting Fresh – Tips for Sticking to Your Resolutions
Posted on February 2nd, 2012 | 0 Comments
It’s that time of the year when our will to stick to resolutions start to fade. I’m sure that near the top of many lists for 2012 was to eat healthier. Below are some tips for making, and sticking to your healthy eating resolutions. And what better resolution, as it is now estimated that up to one… [Read More]
Update – Changes to Canada Pension Plan Retirement Benefits
Posted on January 19th, 2012 | 1 Comment
Starting in 2012, the Canada Pension Plan Retirement Benefit is undertaking some new initiatives that will impact workers who retire and take their pension early as well as for those who receive their retirement pension and then return to work. Some of the more specific details of the program changes include: An increase in the… [Read More]
