Lorraine Driscoll writes How Balance & Core Muscles Can Impact ADHD
With back-to-school around the corner, I am getting plenty of parents contacting me because they are dreading calls from school about their child’s behaviour. Last time I explained how a weak vestibular system and core muscles can impact reading ability. Research has also found that it also plays a significant role in ADHD. When core […]
Marijuana Legalization in Canada What Does it Mean
A Green Future Marijuana is a plant that seems to be on everybody’s mind as of late. There are many people that are on both sides of the fence when it comes to legalization of the plant. While there have been many verifiable medical uses for marijuana, still many are intimidated by it. On the […]
Ontario’s Organ and Tissue Donor Registry Tops Four Million
July 10, 2018 (TORONTO) – Trillium Gift of Life Network, Ontario’s government agency responsible for organ and tissue donation and transplantation, announced a milestone today: four million Ontarians have registered consent to donation. Ontario reached this achievement fittingly during BeADonor Month in April – a month devoted to celebrating and raising awareness for organ and […]
Is a Disorganized Brain Causing Your Child to Struggle
If your child struggles with learning and behaviour then they likely have weak connections in a higher brain level called executive function—the brain’s CEO. Children, like adults, require executive function to accomplish a multitude of daily tasks like getting ready for school, focusing in class and homework completion. This mental skill set is responsible for […]
Don’t let the Winter Blues Sabotage Your Resolutions
It seems a cruel joke that resolutions comes at the same time of year as the winter blues. Humans instinctively gravitate toward warm, rich, comforting food during winter which is why diet changes without the right supports is destined for failure. You can’t substitute poutine and potato chips with carrot sticks and salads; you need […]
