The first appearance of autism in historical literature was in 1911 by Eugen Bleuler, a psychiatrist from Switzerland, who used the term to describe a unique cluster of symptoms that were traditionally thought to simply be symptoms of schizophrenia (Bleuler also coined the terms schizophrenia and schizoid and was a contemporary of Freud; his students […]
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Weight Loss and “skinny” genes
The quest for Weight Loss in our society is fiercer than ever. According to the latest surveys, over 5 million adults in Canada have obesity (defined now as a progressive chronic disease) and according to the 2015 Canadian Health Measures Survey, 30% or more than one in three adults in Canada has obesity and may […]
Screening for Breast Cancer
Screening in medicine means checking for a disease in a group of people who don’t present any symptoms of the disease. Screening tests help doctors find breast cancer before any symptoms develop. When breast cancer is found and treated early, the chances of successful treatment are better (better outcome). But before discussing the screening guidelines […]
Astragalus: strength and longevity
Astragalus (latin name Astragalus membraneceus) also commonly known as Milk Vetch, is a plant native to Mongolia and northeast China and Tibet with remarkable properties and has been used by the Chinese as a tonic/adaptogen for more than 2000 years. The ancient understanding of Astragalus was that it strengthened the ‘Wei Chi” the defensive energy […]
Cannabis: the good and the bad
Here is a summary of the positive effects of cannabis and the adverse effects that it can exert on humans: The bad: Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory and learning, say researchers. Their study has implications for both recreational users and people who use the drug to combat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis […]
Psychedelics
Psychedelics are powerful psychoactive substances that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes. They can cause thought and visual/auditory changes and induce an altered state of consciousness. They are generally considered physiologically safe and do not lead to dependence or addiction. Initially these molecules were called hallucinogens. But the researchers soon discover that […]
Exercise and its benefits
We all know (hopefully!) that exercise is important in our daily lives, but we may not know why or what are the benefits of exercise. I would like to emphasize from the beginning that these benefits are backed up by rigorous research and science and are truly amazing. Before I present these benefits, it’s important […]
Messi and the Yerba Mate tea
Yerba mate is a traditional South American drink that’s gaining worldwide popularity. Even the Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi was often seen enjoying a mug of Mate now and then and some people even go to distance to suggest that his soccer skills are somehow connected with this miraculous drink. It’s said to have the […]
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Hepatitis C is a “highly burdensome public health problem in Canada, which actually causes more years of life lost than any other infectious disease in the country” – it was said the other day by the liver specialists from the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver. It is now recommended by these specialists […]
Alcohol and the Pancreas
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Each year, approximately 5.500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Canada and more than 4,800 will die from it (87%). The disease is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, and improved approaches to early detection and treatment are very important for doctors and researchers. […]