Health Insight
Managing Illnesses
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Taking Care of Your Diabetic Eyes
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in Canadians under 50. It’s estimated that there are one million people in Canada with some form of diabetic retinopathy and that 116,000 people have lost significant vision as a result of the disease. Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that occurs within the eye when elevated...
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Enjoy Delicious Gluten-Free Foods with Little Northern Bakehouse
Whether it’s a quest for better health or because someone has gluten sensitivity, Canadians are reaching for gluten-free products that are delicious. Whether it’s a quest for better health or because someone has celiac disease, more and more Canadians are reaching for gluten-free products. According to a recent study,* 4.3 million Canadians are buying gluten-free...
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Back to School: How to Keep Kids with Food Allergies Safe
Navigating your child’s food allergies, intolerances, and restrictions can be a challenge. Mediaplanet chatted with a panel of experts from Wholesome Kids Catering – Chloe Cheng, Registered Dietitian, Allison Avoledo, Red Seal Chef & Menu Coordinator and Eva Lam, Nutritionist & Allergy Chef – to get their insights on understanding dietary restrictions and keeping kids...
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McMaster University Institute Shines Light on Much-Needed Allergy Research
The Schroeder Allergy and Immunology Research Institute is researching new ways to treat and prevent allergies. One in two Canadian households is affected by food allergy. To push research forward in this important area, Walter and Maria Schroeder donated $10 million to McMaster University to establish the Schroeder Allergy and Immunology Research Institute (SAIRI). The...
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Food Allergy versus Food Intolerance: What’s the Difference?
Some of the symptoms of a food allergy and food intolerance are similar, but the differences are significant. We know that symptoms of food intolerance can cause discomfort in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Still, they’re generally not life-threatening, whereas symptoms caused by a food allergy can be. To help you understand the differences between a...
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Q&A with Canadian Actress and Singer Jessica Lowndes
Mediaplanet sat down with Canadian singer and actress Jessica Lowndes, who opened up about her allergies to all nuts, spirulina, and tuna and shared her advice for others living with food allergies. Can you tell us about your experience with food allergies? Food allergies have been a factor in my professional and personal life for...
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The Relationship between Microbiota, Allergies, and Probiotics
Abundant research affirms the direct relationship between our gut microbiota and overall health. It’s important to note that how our microbiota develops in early childhood can affect our health throughout our life. We asked Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic, a clinical pharmacist and author of the Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products, to help us understand how our microbiota is...
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Prevent Allergic Reactions: Know What’s in Your Food
Being aware of ingredients in food helps prevent allergic reactions and ensures safe eating habits for those with food allergy. When someone has a food allergy, avoiding foods containing their food allergen (the food they’re allergic to) is a key safety practice. Food is a central part of daily living and is the focus of...
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Q&A with Dietitian Abbey Sharp of Abbey’s Kitchen
What’s the difference between food allergy and food sensitivity/intolerance? A food allergy involves your immune system mounting a response to a specific non-threatening food protein. On first exposure to the food, your body’s immune system creates antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) that are specific to that particular allergen. With every subsequent exposure, the allergen binds...
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Q&A with Anne-Marie Marcil
Tell us about yourself, your health journey, and your diagnosis. I’m a mother of two girls, ages seven and 10. I was diagnosed with ALS in April 2021 at the age of 46. My first symptoms appeared in September 2020. Following many tests, including MRIs and ultrasounds, I was referred to a neurologist who diagnosed...