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November 25, 2011 | marietta forster-haberer | Comments (3)
Hopefully some of you had a chance to attend last week's information session on Eczema. If not or if you would like information on another skin disorder or just general information on skin problems, here are some titles available at the Toronto Public Library for you to consult or to take out...
You may also check out these websites for more information on skin disorders...
November 17, 2011 | carolyn | Comments (0)
Pets provide some very important therapeutic benefits including:
Animal-assisted (pet) therapy can be used in a variety of settings including the home, nursing homes, retirement residences, hospitals, schools, and prisons.
Looking for a therapy cat or dog to visit? Go to Therapeutic Paws of Canada or the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Services.
Read more about Pet Therapy from Healthline or About Animal-Assisted Therapy from the American Humane Association.
Check out the Library's recent books about the benefits of pet therapy. To see which branch has a copy of the book and to place a hold, click on the title or cover link;
| Love at First Bark | You Had Me at Woof | Tails of Recovery |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | Play Therapy with Kids and Canines |
A Friend Like Henry |
November 3, 2011 | marietta forster-haberer | Comments (1)
Did you know that up to 15% of people with diabetes suffer from major depression? And that depression increases your risk of developing diabetes? Talk about a double whammy! Either condition is tough enough to manage on its’ own... but it is very important that you do.
If you suspect that you are suffering from depression, inform your health care provider who is there to work with you in managing your conditions. Medication, psychotherapy and exercise, when combined can be very effective in treating depression. There is also some evidence that what you eat can impact depression, so following Canada’s Food Guide and eating a Mediterranean Diet could help you manage your mood. These same factors also have a positive impact on diabetes. When you treat one you are also treating the other.
It is very important to tell your health care provider about all the medications you are taking so that you can avoid any negative drug interactions. Remember, your health care provider is there to help you, not to judge you and that depression is nothing to be ashamed of and that it can be treated.
Signs and symptoms of depression include:
for a more comprehensive list please visit the Mayo Clinic website
Other sites of interest:
The Toronto public library also has the following books on this topic:
This blog was prepared by Brigid Johnston, Nursing Student at Ryerson University, Toronto
