Health and Wellness Blog

The Ingredients of Wellness: Where Do I Go from Here: Maintaining Health

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to keep a New Year's resolution?  Research confirms the limitations of will-power in effecting lasting change.  Forming positive habits and embracing wellness goals are keys to maintaining good health.  Learn about resources that can help you achieve your goals -- and still have fun! 

Join Dr. Zeev Gross, a family practitioner with a special interest in preventive medicine and increasing longevity and quality of life through improved lifestyle habits, for this free program.

Where?  North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St., Room 2/3

When? Tuesday February 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Registration not required.

Buyer Beware: Deceptive Food Labels

Canadian food labelling regulations do not make it easy for consumers to determine the nutritional value of packaged foods.  Learn some of the most common pitfalls of nutritional labelling and how to avoid them at this free program.

Dr. Zeev Gross is a family practitioner with a special interest in preventive medicine and increasing longevity and quality of life through improved lifestyle habits.

 

Where?  North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St., Room 1

When? Wednesday February 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Registration not necessary.

 

The Night Shift by Dr. Brian Goldman

Emergency room doctor and popular medical journalist Brian Goldman will share amusing and disturbing tales from the night shift at a busy downtown hospital.  Goldman opens the doors and examines what is really going on inside hospitals and in the minds of those who run them.

Meet and hear Dr. Brian Goldman

• Wednesday May 4, 7:00 p.m.
• North York Central Library -- Concourse
• To register, please call Language, Literature, and Fine Arts Department at 416-395-5639
• Seating is limited.

Read the author's book.  To see which branch has a copy of the book and to place a hold, click on the cover or the title link;

 

The Night Shift

Toxic Trespass: a Film About Children's Health and the Environment

 

In Toxic Trespass, filmaker Barri Cohen launches an investigation into the effects of the chemical soup around us.  She meets passionate activists working for positive change, along with doctors and scientists who see evidence of links between environmental pollution and health problems.  And she learns how barriers can go up when authorities are questioned about the connection between toxins and serious health problems.  This film is essential viewing for anyone concerned about the effects of pollutants on our --and our children's -- very DNA.

 

 

This free film screening and discussion takes place:

• Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 6:30 p.m.
• At the North York Central Library, Concourse
• 5120 Yonge St.
• Phone: 416-395-5630 or 416-395-5649
• North York Centre subway station

Check out the Library's recent books about children and pollution for more information.  To see which branch has a copy of the book and to place a hold, click on the cover or title link; 

Children and Pollution: Why Scientists Disagree	Dangerous or Safe?: Which Foods, Medicines, and Chemicals Really Put Your Kids at Risk	Slow Death by Rubber Duck: How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health

Managing Diabetes: Eating and Exercise Tips for Health

Come to a free program at the North York Central Library, Room 2/3 on Monday January 10, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. to learn about how to prevent or manage diabetes and other chronic illnesses through a healthy diet, a healthy weight and a regular exercise program with personal trainer and lifestyle coach Leehe Lev.

To register call: 416-395-5649.

The North York Central Library is at 5120 Yonge St., north of Sheppard Ave.  By subway, go to the North York Centre stop.

 

Check out the Library's recent books about diabetes for more information.  To see which branch has a copy of the book and to place a hold, click on the cover or title link;

 

Eating Well with Diabetes	Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy. 4th ed.	Body Moves

Posture & Scoliosis Workshop

Free program at North York Central Library, Room 2/3

Thursday, November 11, from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.

 Poor posture is a learned behavior from childhood.  Dr. Kang will explain in detail how poor sitting posture, heavy and improper backpacks, and other bad habits can lead to a lifetime of structural problems.  This presentation will also answer many of the public's questions about scoliosis.

Dr. Kang is the only doctor in the world to be certified in both the Clear Institute Scoliosis Method, based in America and the Schroth Scoliosis Method, based in Germany.  These are both non-invasive methods of scoliosis treatment.

 To register call 416-395-5649

 

 

Drive Wise: the Importance of Driver Education

A free program at the North York Central Library, Room 2/3

Wednesday October 13, 2010 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Drive Wise is a free seminar that introduces tips, suggestions and driving strategies which help prevent the most likely causes of collisions and mishaps faced by mature Canadians on the road. 

Drive Wise attendees receive important handout materials which promote a safer and more enjoyable driving experience.

To register call 416-395-5649.

Naturopathic Medicine

 North York Central Library will be hosting a program on naturopathic medicine on Tuesday October 20 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  Call 416-395-5649 to register.  This is a free program.

The speakers will be Angie Tobon, acupuncturist and Dr. Lorenzo Diana, Naturopathic Doctor.  Unfortunately James Griffin will not be available to speak as previously advertised.

Dr. Lorenzo M. Diana is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and York University. Since graduation, Dr. Diana has established his practice as a naturopathic doctor through a number of clinics in Ontario, located in Ajax, Markham, Mississauga and Simcoe. While he has developed an eclectic practice, he has cultivated particular expertise in women's issues, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue and preventive healthcare.

A wide range of treatment modalities including homeopathy, acupuncture and nutritional and botanical medicine is employed for the benefit of his patients.

Dr. Diana regularly contributes articles on natural health topics in various journals and magazines and has appeared as a guest on CFRB Toronto Rogers Tv and community broadcasts elsewhere.

Here is a recent naturopathic title.  To see which branch has a copy of the book and to place a hold, click on the cover.