Sweet Poisons

You’ve heard the expression “pick your poison”.   When it comes to sweet stuff, you need to do just that.  Sugar, consumed to excess, can be toxic and lead to conditions such as diabetes.  But what about artificial sweeteners? If you’ve read some of the past posts on the importance of limiting your sugar intake, this advice…

Anxiety and Depression

3.5 million or more Canadians experience a mood disorder in their lifetimes. Clinical depression is estimated to affect as many as one in twelve Canadians in their lifetimes, and 4 – 5% of the population at any given time.  Signs of depression include: Poor appetite with weight loss, or increased appetite with weight gain Insomnia or too…