Game changer! That’s a word Michael Coteau, Ontario’s Minister of Children and Youth Services, has been using regularly these days. Coteau optimistically views the new approach to dealing with systemic racism in Ontario as a “game changer.” And in a recent interview with the Caribbean Camera, he spoke about “the new approach” with the introduction […]
Black people in Canada are at greater risk than others of developing chronic medical conditions that can be traced to lifestyles, lack of proper nutrition, employment and physical activities. So says Liben Gebremikael, the Ethiopia-born Executive Director of TAIBU Community Health Centre in the Malvern neighbourhood in Toronto. (TAIBU is a greeting in Swahili which […]
By Dr. Shane Drakes This article will focus on the possible dangers of excessive wearing of high heels and what can be done to help prevent such consequences. Why do women wear high heels? There are multiple reasons, including: To look more professional at work To make the legs look longer To accentuate an outfit […]
(The following is an excerpt from the recently published book Let Food Be Your Medicine Today.) Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. ~ Thomas Dekker, English dramatist (1572–1632) Proper restful sleep is extremely important for your overall physical, mental, and spiritual health. But it is so […]
By Dr. Shane Drakes Happy New Year to all! During this month, many persons will be seeking to add a regular exercise routine to their lifestyles. Regular exercise is beneficial for persons of all ages, levels of fitness and is also important for those who are known to have health challenges. Many of the benefits […]
OTTAWA – Trinidad-born Dr. Hedy Fry, longtime Liberal MP for Vancouver Centre, is concerned about the slow response by her own federal government to the crisis of fentanyl, a potent opioid linked to more than 500 overdose deaths last year in British Colombia and Alberta alone. “I feel it’s something we need to be doing […]
By Dr. Jacqueline Campbell I grew up surrounded by lovely gardens. My maternal grandmother kept a rose garden in which she grew big, beautiful fragrant roses. My paternal grandma’s garden contained more of a variety of plants. Granny Campbell would frequently pick a bush here and a bush there, place them all in a cheese […]
When Prim Singh started making and selling wontons at his rum shop in Trinidad more than 30 years ago, little did he know that the “Chinese dumplings ” would become ” big business ” for him in far off Canada. As he recalled, the snacks were so popular at his bar, that he was often […]
By Dr. Shane Drakes Foot pain is a very common complaint, especially in older persons. It is a significant cause of limited mobility, making it difficult to perform activities of daily living and hindering sports participation. The foot is a complex region which is important for bearing the weight of the body and for locomotion. […]
Dr. Adisa Azubuike Managing our emotions is a learned and lifelong skill. We often think that our emotions are easily handled without any deep thought or practice but just as we need to feed, exercise, and take care of our body, we need to feed, exercise and take care of our mind. One of the […]
