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1 week ago

Meet Haley Veronyak, Registered Psychotherapist!Cornerstone Health Centre was thrilled to welcome Haley to our clinic last year. Haley joined our team following numerous calls from people seeking help after an unprecedented period of isolation and fear post pandemic.Haley offers a warm, safe space where adults and teens can find help navigating life's challenges. Anxiety GriefTrauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)Family conflictCouples counseling These are just some of the areas that Haley can help you work through with respect, compassion and warmth. Her treatment approach includes CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Gestalt, Humanistic and Psychodynamic therapies.Haley offers a 15 minute initial assessment to ensure a good fit for both parties. If you are struggling, please call Cornerstone Health Centre at 905-702-1944. We would be pleased to assist you in booking your assessment with Haley. You will also find a short bio about Haley on our website; www.cornerstonehealth.ca ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

In honour of International Women's Day, we at Cornerstone would like to draw attention to something we feel strongly about: the inequity in healthcare for women. According to the World Economic Forum, "despite healthcare advances in the past few decades, we still face wide gaps in research and treatment ability for areas that are unique to women, such as maternal and menstrual health, as well as for conditions that present differently in women than men. These gaps can result in major health issues and disparities in treatment that are largely preventable.” A common example of this is endometriosis diagnosis and care. This very common chronic inflammatory disease impacts up to 12% of women in North America. It takes on average 8-12 years to secure a diagnosis of endometriosis. If you are under the age of 20, it can take up to 15 years to be diagnosed. This is completely unacceptable. Gender bias drives a major portion of this inequity. A 2018 study found that doctors often view men with chronic pain as “brave” or “stoic,” but view women with chronic pain as “emotional” or “hysterical.” The study also found that doctors were more likely to treat women’s pain as a product of a mental health condition, rather than a physical condition. In 2023, we can do better.At Cornerstone we are committed to taking your health concerns seriously and doing everything we can to get you back to wellness. In honour of International Women's Day, we at Cornerstone would like to draw attention to something we feel strongly about: the inequity in healthcare for women. According to the World Economic Forum "despite healthcare advances in the past few decades, we still face wide gaps in research and treatment ability for areas that are unique to women, such as maternal and menstrual health, as well as for conditions that present differently in women than men. These gaps can result in major health issues and disparities in treatment that are largely preventable.” A common example of this is endometriosis diagnosis and care. This very common chronic inflammatory disease impacts up to 12% of women in North America. It takes on average 8-12 years to secure a diagnosis of endometriosis. If you are under the age of 20, it can take up to 15 years to be diagnosed. This is completely unacceptable. Gender bias drives a major portion of this inequity. A 2018 study found that doctors often view men with chronic pain as “brave” or “stoic,” but view women with chronic pain as “emotional” or “hysterical.” The study also found that doctors were more likely to treat women’s pain as a product of a mental health condition, rather than a physical condition. In 2023, we can do better.At Cornerstone we are committed to taking your health concerns seriously and doing everything we can to get you back to wellness. “Endometriosis is Undervalued: A Call to Action”. Front. Glob. Womens Health, 10 May 2022 Sec. Quality of Life.Volume 3 - 2022 doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2022.902371“Brave Men” and “Emotional Women”: A Theory-Guided Literature Review on Gender Bias in Health Care and Gendered Norms towards Patients with Chronic Pain. Pain Research and Management: Volume 2018 | Article ID 6358624 ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with MS? One of my colleagues Dr. Teri Jaklin, ND is conducting a Masterclass on living with MS and the journey after diagnosis. Dr. Teri Jaklin, ND understands because she also lives with MS. You can find out more at www.transform.ms/masterclass ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Experience the benefits of infrared sauna therapy!Cornerstone Health Centre is pleased to announce that our infrared sauna is once again available for use for our patients. Our sauna is located privately on the second floor of Cornerstone and is bookable during any of our office hours. A shower is available on site.Sauna therapy is being shown to have promising health benefits including reduced cardiovascular disease risk and reduction of premature death from all causes. In a large Finnish study over 20 years, men who used the sauna frequently had a reduction in all causes mortality by 40% and a 62% decreased risk of stroke! As little as one sauna session per week, of at least 20 min duration also has health benefits. Sauna bathing has been linked to an improvement in pain and symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia.All of our sauna clients are required to be screened for safety purposes by one of our Naturopathic Doctors. Please call us to book or for more information about fees, 905-702-1944. ... See MoreSee Less

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Toxic metals in chocolate? Health Canada finds levels not concerning following U.S. report - National | Globalnews.ca

2 months ago

What’s Lurking in the Dark (chocolate)?Chock full of antioxidants and immune supportive nutrients, dark chocolate is touted to be a healthy, guilt-free indulgence. Experts told us it may help protect us from heart disease by raising good cholesterol (HDL), and lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and blood pressure. What’s not to love when a slave to periodic chocolate cravings? We could literally “have our cake and eat it too.” The only caveat seemed to be the “in moderation” advice. Dark chocolate was after all, calorie dense. Otherwise, it seemed to be a perfect superhero of indulgent treats.Have we been sold a bill of goods? Recently, a Consumer Reports investigation in the United States made a startling discovery - of 28 dark chocolate bars tested, even well known brands such as Hershey’s, Trader Joe’s and Ghirardelli, dark chocolate was found to contain notable levels of cadmium and lead. This raises a concern that if an adult indulges daily in this “healthy” treat, they could possibly be exposed to harmful levels of these metals. Cadmium can cause gastrointestinal upset and over time can build up in the kidneys causing damage. It is also carcinogenic. Lead can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, cause behaviour and learning problems, among other serious health issues. Despite government tolerance levels, experts agree that there is no “safe” level of lead.‘Cadmium is found in soil, it’s taken up through the roots of the tree and delivered to the cocoa beans. Lead contamination occurs post-harvest, when wet cocoa beans are exposed to soil and dust during the drying, fermenting and transport phases.’www.npr.org/2022/12/17/1143239430/dark-chocolate-lead-cadmium-consumer-reports.Health Canada is not convinced there is anything to worry about and they do not appear to be issuing any warnings. They do not believe the consumption of chocolate is high enough to pose any health concerns. ‘Cadmium and Lead are present in the environment and therefore in trace amounts in food.’globalnews.ca/news/9441508/dark-chocolates-lead-heavy-metals-consumer-report-canada/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has determined that none of the heavy metals found in dark chocolate products posed a risk to consumers.