Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, estimated to effect about 12% of the Canadian population (1). It is characterized by a vicious cycle of recurrent abdominal pain, and … Read More
Fasting – Hurry Up and Stop Eating
The concept of fasting – having periods of not eating – is an emerging topic in health circles with more and more people opting to try this technique to help shed a few undesired pounds. … Read More
Healthspan Is More Important Than Lifespan
Longevity is the big buzzword these days. There is no end to humanity’s search for the magic elixir of prolonged life or even immortality. With the continuing discoveries and exponential growth of life science technologies … Read More
How do I relax? Keys to winding down
BALANCING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM I am constantly inspired by my clients. Many of the highly motivated people who walk into my clinic room are keen on the science of relaxation – they want to … Read More
Whole Human Health
Ultimately, what is health? The WHO (World Health Organization) defines it as the following: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Health … Read More
The Coffee Query
Coffee. Good for you, or bad for you, or somewhere in between? Briefly, research studies show that coffee reduces inflammation, stabilizes blood sugar, and protects the lining of blood vessels; however, this is in … Read More
Precision Medicine – The Molecular You
There is a revolution that is underfoot that is going to change how we understand our bodies, approach our health and how medicine will be practiced. This coming revolution is being powered by a super-convergence … Read More
What is Dr. Riskin Reading?
What is Dr. Riskin Reading? By Dr. Riskin – Connect Health Co-Founder and Co-Director. Postmenopausal hormone therapy exceeding ten years may protect from dementia Read the Original Article here Dr. Riskin’s Take: This study looked … Read More
The Future of Medicine – An Integrative Vision
Medicine is undergoing a major paradigm shift from a reactive, organ-based diagnosis and disease management system to an engaged, proactive, molecular-based systems approach. This is being referred to as “4P Medicine: Personalized, Predictive Preventive, Preventive and … Read More
Healing Mindfully
There has been a lot of buzz lately about ‘mindfulness’. I’m sure you’ve heard of it in the media, and information is exploding within the scientific literature too. But what does mindfulness really mean? I … Read More