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This podcast will discuss Care for Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS levels III to V). This podcast was created by Juliette Eshleman a medical student at the University of Calgary with the help of Dr. Scott McLeod, a Clinical Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine in the department of pediatrics, and a Child Health & Wellness Researcher for the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.. This PedsCases podcast focuses on an overview of care for children and youth with cerebral palsy, with a specific focus on those who are within the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels III to V

Former B.C. cabinet minister, Selina Robinson, alleges that Canada's political left has a problem with antisemitism in her memoir, Truth Be Told. The only Jewish member of BC's provincial cabinet, Robinson was fired in 2023 after allegations of racism and Islamophobia. Collin May, barrister & solicitor, adjunct lecturer in community health sciences a the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine and Senior Fellow at the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy, reviewed Robinson's book and joins Evan to discuss it.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, JAN 07TH  Yesterday's resignation announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has garnered attention from coast-to-coast, and around the world. We catch up with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block” - to hear her thoughts on the announcement – and the impact it will have in Canadian politics in the weeks and months ahead. Next…Coughing, sneezing, sore throats and ‘raspy' voices. Is there a “bug” going around right now, or is it just the cold winter weather affecting us? We get the expert opinion of Dr. Brandie Walker, Respirologist and Clinical Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. From longer trips – to upgrades - to ‘adventure travel' – what are the hottest ‘travel trends' for the New Year? We catch up with ‘The Travel Lady' – Lesley Keyter - for details on the unique ways Canadians are planning to holiday, in 2025.

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. Bonnie Kaplan is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Ohio, she did all her training in the US (University of Chicago and Brandeis University). Her interest in the biological basis of behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology at Yale University Department of Neurology and the West Haven (CT) Veterans Administration Neuropsychology Laboratory until she moved to Canada in 1979. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function. She was the founding principal investigator of the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition longitudinal study (ApronStudy.ca). Bonnie has over 180 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions, and many more invited lectures.  In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Bonnie talk about… How Dr. Bonnie became interested in neuroscience and the connection between nutrition and psychological/mental health The nutrient-poor “food” being consumed by so many children and adults in our modern world Nutrient-poor “food” and its relation to violent behavior in kids The importance of considering co-factors when one is seeking to heal Issues with Big Pharma and various psychiatric drugs Broad-spectrum micronutrient supplements Iron deficiency increasing in North Americans How humans get vitamins and minerals into their bodies naturally Mitochondrial function and nutrition For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Dr. Bonnie Kaplan: The Better Brain Website X Instagram   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: • • Keto Mojo

Send us a textOn this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Mojola Omole and Dr. Blair Bigham explore Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a debilitating condition affecting 5% of people who menstruate, yet it is often misdiagnosed or misunderstood. The conversation builds on insights from the CMAJ article, “Five things to know about…: PMDD,” co-authored by Dr. Erin Brennand, an associate professor at the Cumming School of Medicine in Calgary.Abhi Bala shares her lived experience with PMDD, describing the profound impact of cyclical depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and emotional dysregulation on her life. Her journey from misdiagnosis to awareness highlights the importance of tracking symptoms and recognizing patterns linked to the menstrual cycle, which can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.Dr. Brennand explains how PMDD is frequently mistaken for depression or bipolar disorder, delaying accurate diagnosis and treatment. She highlights the importance of recognizing that PMDD's cyclical symptoms align specifically with the luteal phase—the final two weeks of the menstrual cycle. Dr. Brennand also discusses evidence-based treatments, including SSRIs, oral contraceptives, and, in severe cases, GnRH agonists.This episode provides valuable insights into diagnosing and managing PMDD, helping physicians better support their patients.For more information from our sponsor, visit rainbowhealthontario.caJoin us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

Opioid Crisis Part 2? On an important follow up to last weeks round table discussion with advocate Guy Felicella and columnist Adam Zivo, we're sitting down with an expert in addictions and addiction treatment, Dr. Monty Ghosh to fact check what was said as well as ensure the context of our episode is set where it should be!! From his U of C bio where he is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, "Monty Ghosh is an Internist and Addiction Specialist who works at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton as an Internist as well as the Foothills and Rockyview Hospitals doing Addiction Medicine in Calgary.  He works with multiple community based not for profit organizations to provide support for marginalized populations including The Alex and The Calgary Drop-In Centre. He also helps foster and create unique programs to support those living with substance use, experiencing homelessness, and with other vulnerabilities.  He is the Medical Co-Lead for the AHS Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Program." Don't forget, we have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/ thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

The town of Jasper has been devastated by an out-of-control wildfire and crews worked tirelessly throughout the weekend to save the town. Melissa Story, Provincial Information Officer for Alberta Wildfire joined the show with the latest wildfire information and developments from Jasper and right across the province of Alberta. What role can pharmacists play in filling the gaps of Canada's healthcare system? To dig into a study done through the University of Calgary, we invited Dr. Roopinder Sandhu, Director of the Women's Cardiovascular Health Initiative at the Cumming School of Medicine to chat with us about the ways pharmacists might be able to help with stroke patients.  Food Poisoning versus the dreaded ‘stomach bug'…how can you tell the difference between the two and when should we see the Doctor when it comes to ‘tummy trouble'? We get the thoughts of our on call family physician, Dr. Ted Jablonski.

It's summer time, school is out and both kids AND adults will be enjoying their fun in the sun. But how do you make sure that fun doesn't turn sour from injuring yourself? We get some ‘summer safety tips' from Dr. Eddy Lang, Professor and Department Head for Emergency Medicine at the Cumming School of Medicine at U of C.   Next. Golf professionals in Alberta are ‘teeing up' a drive to break down barriers and make the game more inclusive for people with physical/cognitive disabilities, Indigenous communities, and women by hosting a series of community outreach learn-to-play sessions at facilities throughout the province this summer. We get details on this unique program from Stephen Yanitski, Assistant Golf Pro at “Valley Ridge Golf Club”.   The Calgary Stampede is a celebration of both Calgary and Alberta, and of all the great things that come from here. Like our Beef! Just in time for Stampede, we learn everything there is to know about grilling the ‘perfect' steak from local Chef and BBQ Pit-Master, Mel Chmilar Jr.

Dr. Kaplan is a research psychologist and semi-retired Professor from the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. Dr. Kaplan has over 180 peer-reviewed publications. After retiring from full-time academic research in 2016, she turned her attention to raising the profile of nutrition in mental health. In 2021 she co authored the book The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.  Today, we will discuss The Better Brain. Enjoy the show. https://bonniejkaplan.com https://thebetterbrainbook.com

The majority of children and adolescents experience headache, with pooled estimates suggesting that approximately 60% of youth are affected. Migraine and tension-type headache are the leading cause of neurologic disability among children and adolescents 10 years and older. In this episode, Allison Weathers, MD, FAAN speaks with Serena Orr, MD, MSc, FRCPC, author of the article “Headache in Children and Adolescents,” in the Continuum® April 2024 Headache issue. Dr. Weathers is a Continuum® Audio interviewer and an associate chief medical information officer at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Orr is an assistant professor in the departments of Pediatrics, Community Health Sciences, and Clinical Neurosciences at Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and a pediatric neurologist at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Additional Resources Read the article: Headache in Children and Adolescents Subscribe to Continuum: continpub.com/Spring2024 Earn CME (available only to AAN members): continpub.com/AudioCME Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Guest: @SerenaLOrr Transcript   Dr Jones: This is Dr. Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum, the premier topic-based neurology clinical review and CME journal from the American Academy of Neurology. Thank you for joining us on Continuum Audio, a companion podcast to the journal. Continuum Audio features conversations with the guest editors and authors of Continuum, who are the leading experts in their fields. Subscribers to the Continuum journal can read the full article or listen to verbatim recordings of the article by visiting the link in the show notes. Subscribers also have access to exclusive audio content not featured on the podcast. As an ad-free journal entirely supported by subscriptions, if you're not already a subscriber, we encourage you to become one. For more information on subscribing, please visit the link in the show notes. AAN members, stay tuned after the episode to hear how you can get CME for listening.  Dr Weathers: This is Dr. Allison Weathers. Today, I'm interviewing Dr. Serena Orr on pediatric headache, which is part of the April 2024 Continuum issue on headache. Dr. Orr is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary, and a Pediatric Neurologist at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Welcome to the podcast. So, thank you, Dr. Orr, for taking the time to speak with me about this fantastic article that covers such an important topic – headache in the pediatric population, in children and adolescents. First, I'd love to start by learning a little bit about you. Where do you practice, and how did you get interested in this topic? I love learning more about the authors of these incredible articles and how they became interested in their fields. So, you know, pediatric neurology is already a pretty subspecialized area of medicine – how did you become interested even further subspecializing in headache? Dr Orr: Well, thank you for the invitation. Nice to meet you, Dr. Weathers. I'm Serena Orr. I'm a clinician-scientist, pediatric neurologist, and headache specialist based in Canada at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, just outside of the Rockies. I'm really passionate about headache medicine. I think I came to it because it allowed me to marry my interests in neurology and psychology together. I did my undergraduate studies at McGill in psychology and really wanted to take a biopsychosocial approach to my practice. The first child neurology patient I ever saw was a child who was experiencing migraine and having a lot of disability from it, with lots of impacts on her life - and I really saw an opportunity to take a holistic approach to the patient and marry my interests in neuroscience, neurology, and psychology together. So, I'm very excited to talk to you today about this topic that I'm really passionate about and that I think is underserved – um, hopefully get more people excited about it. Dr Weathers: But so great, and I'm sure we will do that just based on how excited I was just reading your article. So, I always like to start, actually, with what you feel is the most important clinical message of your article. What is your biggest takeaway you want to leave our listeners with? Dr Orr: Yeah, well I think this is a really big topic in neurology. So, if you look at the reasons for consulting a child neurologist, headache falls into the top three. 60% of youth experience headache in youth. If we look at what presents to neurology in terms of headache, the majority is migraine – and so that's a big focus of this article, because anywhere between a half to 88% of headache consultations in neurology are for migraine. And as I kind of alluded to in discussing my interests in this area, you know, it's really important to take a biopsychosocial approach to managing any chronic pain disorder, including migraine and headache disorders. Another big takeaway point from the article is that - specific to pediatric headache - there's really high placebo response rates that we're still trying to understand and grapple with in the field, and I think this underscores the importance in really doing patient-centered care and ensuring that you're educating patients and families about the level of evidence that we have about the placebo response rates and engaging in shared decision-making when you're choosing treatments together. So, I think those would be the main take-home points. Dr Weathers: I think both really critical. And I think even without – I'll put my plug in – even without the placebo effect, I think that shared decision-making is such an important concept for all of us in neurology to think about - but I think you make such the important point that with it, it becomes absolutely critical. I want to expand on a concept that you were just talking about. Pediatric headaches are so incredibly common, and you make the point in the article so well that they're one of the leading causes of neurological disability in pediatric patients. They have such a significant impact that really touches all aspects of these children's lives - both at school, how they impact their hobbies - pretty much everything that they do, and these long-reaching impacts. But then you go on to say that pediatric headache remains the most underfunded pediatric disease category when you take into account allocated public research dollars, which was just staggering to me. Why do you think this is? Dr Orr: I think there's a few reasons. So, one of the main reasons, I think, is that headache medicine has been underserved - there haven't been enough people who have gravitated to this field. I think this is rapidly changing as we train more people and show the world how important this topic is and how much exciting translational research is going on. But, historically, this has been a very small subspecialty that's been underserved relative to disease burden (so not enough scientists equals less research funding) - but there's another aspect to this as well. There was a paper published in 2020 by Mirin – who actually looked at research dollars in NIH based on disease burden and whether the diseases were male or female dominant - and found that there's a significant gender bias in research funding. Male-dominant diseases tend to be significantly overfunded relative to female-dominant diseases when you look at disease burden - and if you look at the female-dominant disease table, headache disorders and migraine are in the top three most underfunded disease categories amongst the underfunded female-dominant diseases. That data has been replicated looking at NIH dollars on the pediatric side as well. They didn't look at gender breakdown in the pediatric paper that was published a couple of years ago, but found, actually, that pediatric headache disorders are the most underfunded in terms of NIH research dollars to pediatric diseases – so, top underfunded relative to disease burden. So, yeah, being underserved as a field - and then, I think, gender bias has also played a significant role in what gets funded over time. Dr Weathers: Wow, that is hard to think about. And I think those are really insightful points and ones we really need to think about as we think about the bias in our research and our funding. Why is access to care and treatment for these children and adolescents so important? I know this seems like a super obvious one, but it feels like the answer is actually really much more complex. Dr Orr: Well, there's data to show that earlier diagnosis can lead to better long-term outcomes for youth with migraine - and this is really important, because if you look at the incidence curves for migraine, you see that at least a third, if not more, of incident cases occur before adulthood. We also know there's some GWAS data to show that youth-onset migraine has a higher genetic loading when looking at polygenic risk scores than adult-onset migraine, so people who have migraine onset in youth may be more genetically loaded (that may be important). And we also know that early access to diagnosis and treatment gives them a better long-term prognosis. We know that headache disorders and migraine are associated not only with long-term potential for disability on the physical side, but also increase the risk of psychiatric comorbidities developing over time, so there's really a huge opportunity in accessing a diagnosis and treatment early to improve long-term function - both on the medical side, but also potentially avert poor mental health outcomes - and also diagnose and treat a subset of people with the disease that may be more genetically loaded. We don't know if that impacts outcomes, but potentially, it does. So there's lots of reasons, I think, that we can get in there early and make a big impact – and even for those who it takes a while to find effective treatment for, really having access to education early so that they understand their disease and also ways that they can engage in self-management strategies, I think, is really empowering to the patient and really important (even if we're struggling to find the best medical therapy). Dr Weathers: You laid out a lot of really important reasons, and again, it goes back to the arguments made at the beginning about why it's so important to increase the funding so that this is no longer an area that's underserved, so that we are able to increase the access, and that everybody who needs this kind of care is able to get it. I want to shift a little bit and think about how we diagnose and work up patients who present with a headache. So as a neurologist - and also as a parent - one of the scariest considerations for me is figuring out if a headache is just a headache or if it's a sign of something else (you know, what we think of as a secondary headache disorder). What is your approach to distinguishing between the two? Dr Orr: We take a very clinical approach to diagnosis. We don't have specific biomarkers for different headache disorders, so we're still, you know, relying on a really detailed history and physical exam in order to sort out the diagnosis. As I discussed in the article, really the key first branch point (like you say) is, is this a primary headache disorder or a secondary headache disorder? There's some tools that we can use in practice to try to get at that, I think the most useful of which is the SNOOP tool - it's an acronym that goes over headache, red and orange flags. Every time I write an article where I discuss this, it's expanded to include more red or orange flags (it's in its probably third or fourth iteration now), but there's a nice table in the article that goes over some of these red and orange flags. It includes things like systemic feature (like headache, nuchal rigidity), if there's a history of cancer, if there's associated, you know, headache waking child up in the morning with vomiting - and a variety of features. I have to say the level of evidence for some of the features is relatively low, and our understanding of some of the red flags has changed over time. As one example, we used to think occipital headaches in youth were almost always associated with a secondary headache disorder, but now there's more emerging data to show that it's actually relatively common for youth with migraine to have an occipital location. So, really, using the tool is about kind of putting the whole picture together to try to risk stratify. In the majority of youth who present with recurrent headaches, who don't have any red or orange flags, and who have an unremarkable neurological examination without focal deficits, it typically is such that we don't have to do further investigation - but any red or orange flags (or a combination of them), any focal deficits on exam, would typically be where we would be considering neuroimaging. It's very unusual that we have an indication to do an EEG or large amounts of blood work in youth with headache, but it is context specific - for example, a case presenting with recurrent hemiplegia (you may have Todd's paralysis on the differential and you may want to do an EEG), or in a youth who also has GI symptoms (I picked up some youth with celiac disorder who have chronic headaches as well). So there are specific circumstances where blood work, EEG may be indicated (or obviously lumbar puncture in the case of suspected infection, et cetera), but for the most part, we're really relying on a very thorough history and physical exam to sort out our pretest probability of a secondary headache disorder and whether we need to do neuroimaging and further investigations. Dr Weathers: I think keeping in mind that systematic approach and really working through the algorithm is really reassuring and makes sense that, one, you won't miss something kind of worrisome, but on the other hand, that you're also not doing unnecessary testing, either. Along those lines, what do you think is the easiest mistake to make when treating children and adolescents with headache, and how do you avoid it? Dr Orr: I think the easiest mistake to make is undertreatment. Both for acute and preventive therapies, I often see undertreatment. I think families are often hesitant to give medication to their children, and so I have a lot of families say, “Oh, well, you know we typically wait the attacks out until they get more severe, we try to avoid medication, we use cold compresses, et cetera.” So, explaining to families that acute treatment (of course, we don't want to overuse it) and overusing simple analgesics (NSAIDS) more than three days a week can increase the risk of higher frequency of attacks and medication overuse headache - but undertreatment is a risk, too. And the way I like to explain it to families is in the scientific basis of pain chronification - so I'll say to families, “You know, we have these pain pathways in our brain. If we let them go off for long periods of time, they get stronger (and so that's where we want to get medication in quickly to try to shorten the exposure of the attacks). When you don't do that, those pain pathways may start out like a dirt road - and maybe then you have lots of long attacks, and then it gets paved, and then it becomes a highway.” I find it's a useful way to help families understand the concept of pain chronification and why we want them to treat attacks. The same thing goes for undertreatment on the preventive side. If you know a youth is having frequent attacks that are impacting their life and their ability to function, we really should be thinking about a daily preventive treatment, because we know that pill-based interventions will result in a significant reduction in headache frequency in at least two-thirds of youth - and again, allowing the youth to have frequent attacks contributes to that pain chronification (and explain it to families in a similar way to what I just explained for acute treatment) - but there can be a lot of hesitancy to engage with pill-based treatments, even though we know that they can be helpful. Dr Weathers: I think that's a really powerful point - and I think something we also, frankly, probably tend to do on the adult side as well – but, especially, I could see where there's even probably more hesitancy in children and adolescents (this concern that we're going to overtreat them and then end up inadequately treating, which leads to increased problems). And also goes back to the concept you were talking about earlier about the importance of shared decision-making and really engaging with the patient and their families in the discussion early on to help avoid that, as well to have everybody aware of the benefits and the side effects of all of the different options, I think is so critical. I was also really excited to see you (in the article) write about the importance of a trauma-informed care approach. This is an area I'm really passionate about in my work as a clinical informaticist and how we can leverage the electronic health record to support trauma-informed care and raising awareness of what a patient's triggers may be. Can you explain to our listeners who may not be knowledgeable about this approach what it means, and why you think that this might be applicable to children adolescents with headache? Dr Orr: Thanks for bringing that up. I think it's really important as well. We've done some work in my lab (and many others have as well) to show that there's a relationship between adverse childhood experiences and the development of headache disorders in youth and adults. By adverse childhood experiences, I mean exposure to highly stressful (like toxic stress) environments in early childhood, such as experiencing death of a parent, divorce, abuse, neglect. So, we know that adverse childhood experiences are associated with higher risk of developing migraine and headache disorders, and knowing that and how common these are amongst our patients - really think it's important to advocate for screening all children, adolescents coming in with recurrent headaches for adverse childhood experiences and exposure to trauma, because it really will impact not only how you interact with the patient, but also potentially what you will screen them for on the mental health side. And so providing trauma-informed care, I think - of course we want it to be targeted - but really taking this approach with all patients is actually a good way to think about it, because trauma is very common in our society, and some of the ways that we've measured trauma in the past (like some of the examples that I gave, divorce, death of a parent) are really narrow and don't encompass broader aspects of trauma (like systemic racism and other things that people are experiencing that haven't been adequately measured). So what trauma-informed care is - you know, there's a few core aspects, and one is screening all patients for trauma. The way I do that in clinic is just asking them if they've had any major stressful life events (and then I give a few examples), but there are standardized questionnaires that can be used for this as well. And then really trying to develop a nurturing rapport with the patient - an open listening strategy, asking open-ended questions, being empathic with patients and families - I know we all try to do this, anyway, but really focusing on that, especially in the context of trauma. And then thinking carefully about not only how you're talking to the patient, but how you're approaching them during the physical exam (so, for example, asking permission before touching the patient rather than just diving into the exam to be sensitive to that). And then also recognizing, like I said, that some of the ways that we've conceptualized trauma have been a little bit narrow, and that trauma may occur in context outside of what we traditionally think of. Dr Weathers: Again, I think that's so important and could be certainly much more broadly applied than even just to this one field, but thrilled to see that you're incorporating it into your work and your research (and again, it was discussed in the article) - and, absolutely, I think that the more that we incorporate it as well here, I think, that the better off for all of our patients and the improved care we provide. Moving on from that, I always like to end my interviews on a positive and hopeful note, and so I'd love to hear from you what you're most excited about in the field of pediatric headache. What breakthroughs do you think are coming, or what's giving you the most hope? Dr Orr: There's so much, there's so much exciting stuff going on in our field (and so, you know, I'll have to rein in myself in here), but one thing is there's been an explosion of novel treatment options on the adult migraine side in the last five to ten years, including agents targeted at the CGRP pathway, calcitonin gene-related peptide, some monoclonal antibodies, and receptor antagonists. There's been an explosion of neuromodulation options with now five devices that have various levels of FDA clearance for use in adults and/or youth with migraine. And there are, for most of these devices and novel drugs, either published studies or ongoing research into how they may be used in youth, so I'm hopeful that we will have more treatment options that are evidence based for youth going forward. This is in part due to the Pediatric Research Equity Act that came out a couple of decades ago now that has put requirements for pediatric studies when new drugs are approved by the FDA for adults - so I think that has had an impact, and I'm hopeful that we'll have an expanded treatment landscape in the years to come. There's also a lot of really exciting, more kind of fundamental research going on that I think will help us move the pediatric field forward more rapidly. In the past, we have really often borrowed from what the adult neurologists are doing for adults with headache disorders without really understanding some of the fundamental biological and psychosocial differences between headache disorders onset in youth versus adulthood, and so there is more and more research going on to understand the biology of migraine in youth and some of the risk factors at this age and some of the features that may make youth a little bit different, because it's very rare that youth are just little versions of adults for any disease or problem. And then, you know, I've seen a really large expansion in the number of trainees who are interested in headache medicine since I've entered this field (I've even got one of our residents who's going to do a headache fellowship, which is exciting), and seeing the growth and interest in headache medicine and the number of people being trained really gives me a lot of hope for the future, because there's so much work to be done in this area, and, really, that's where we're going to have the largest impact - is in mentoring and fostering the next generation of headache neurologists. So, there's lots of reasons to be excited, and I would say to the trainees listening that if you want an exciting career where there's lots of opportunity to make impact both clinically on your patients and in terms of educating the next generation and spearheading research initiatives, headache medicine is for you. Dr Weathers: I think that is incredibly inspiring and will hopefully get a lot of our listeners excited about joining this incredible field. Well, thank you for, again, this great article and for all of your time this evening, I've learned so much and really enjoyed speaking with you. Dr Orr: Thank you. Likewise, it was great to have this opportunity. I really enjoyed it.   Dr Weathers: Again, today, we've been interviewing Dr. Serena Orr whose article on pediatric headache appears in the most recent issue of Continuum on headache. Be sure to check out Continuum Audio podcasts from this and other issues. And thank you to our listeners for joining today. Dr Monteith: This is Dr. Teshamae Monteith, Associate Editor of Continuum Audio. If you've enjoyed this episode, you'll love the journal, which is full of in-depth and clinically relevant information important for neurology practice. And right now, during our Spring Special, all subscriptions are 15% off. Go to Continpub.com/ Spring2024, or use the link in the episode notes, to learn more and take advantage of this great discount. This offer ends June 30, 2024. AAN members: go to the link in the episode notes and complete the evaluation to get CME. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio.

Bonnie J. Kaplan, Professor Emerita at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada, and author of The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition, expresses bewilderment at the reluctance of people to explore a subject so fundamental to our biology. What she's referring to is the intricate relationship between nutrition and brain function, which significantly impacts mental health and overall well-being. Despite common misconceptions, Dr. Kaplan asserts that nutrition is crucial to brain health, mental stability, and life quality. Throughout her career, she has faced numerous challenges in advocating for the use of nutrients in treating mental health issues, emphasizing the biological underpinnings of behavior, and highlighting the impact of nutrition on brain development and function. Intrigued? Dive deeper into: The prevalence of irritability and mood dysregulation across various mental health conditions The notion that mental illness often stems from inadequate nutrient support for the brain Dr. Kaplan's recommendations for a brain-boosting diet The scientifically backed advantages of incorporating a comprehensive micronutrient formula alongside a nutritious diet The role of media coverage in shaping public perception and the challenges it poses Interested in learning more? Tune in for the entire conversation, check out the book The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition, and visit Bonnie J Kaplan, Ph.D. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

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Dr Benseler is the Director of the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and a Professor in the Department Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary

Why more older Canadians worry they'll never be able to afford to retire (1:46) Guest: Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics, Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Director of Health Policy Research and Co-Chair of the National Institute on Aging Value Village gets first-hand criticism from some customers (14:49) Guest: Marvin Ryder, professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business Alberta's premier says new gender diversity policies strike the right balance, do they? (33:32) Guest: Lorian Hardcastle, associate professor in the Faculty of Law and Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary Why the Canadian Civil Liberties Association is highly critical of Alberta's new gender policies (43:39) Guest: Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program, Canadian Civil Liberties Association A family's history and the African-American experience in Canada (51:15) Guest: Morgan Campbell, author, My Fighting Family: Borders and Bloodlines and the Battles That Made Us The director of the Academy Award nominated 20 Days in Mariupol on the importance of documenting tragedy in Ukraine (1:07:10) Guest: Mstyslav Chernov, AP reporter, director of 20 Days in Mariupol A group of Canadians visits Israel to better understand the impact of the October 7th Hamas attacks (1:23:49) Guest: Chad Rogers, partner, Crestview Strategy

Integrative therapies have been proven to help reduce the adverse effects (AEs) of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer, according to Linda E. Carlson, PhD, RPsych.  Carlson, Enbridge Research Chair in Psychosocial Oncology and a professor in the Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, explained how different therapies such as mindfulness-based interventions, yoga, and relaxation could work to manage anxiety and depression in patients with cancer. Specifically, she talked about the new recommendations published by The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) in collaboration with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which highlighted integrative approaches to managing AEs related to anxiety and depression.1 During the interview, Carlson spoke about the current guidelines, which recommendations clinicians can begin to use in their everyday practices, and what aspects future research should focus on. Specifically, she highlighted the benefits of yoga, tai chi, and relaxation as possible therapies that can help mitigate the AEs of anxiety and depression. “For the clinician, [it's important to understand] that these options are available and that they're evidence-based,” Carlson said.  “Then, [it's important to figure] out where in your local area these kinds of treatments are available. Many comprehensive cancer centers have integrative therapies; they have yoga, tai chi, mindfulness-based interventions, relaxation, and imagery. Many counselors can offer those kinds of services and cognitive behavioral therapy. Being aware that [these options are] effective and that they are first-line treatments, finding out where they're available, knowing how patients can access them, facilitating the treatments in whatever way [clinicians] can, and advocating for more of these programs within cancer treatment centers will be important.”  Carlson is also the past president of SIO and a current editorial advisory board member of ONCOLOGY®. Reference Carlson LE, Ismaila N, Addington EL, et al. Integrative oncology care of symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults with cancer: Society for Integrative Oncology–ASCO guideline. J Clin Oncol. 2023;41(28):4562-4591. doi:10.1200/jco.23.00857

Have you heard of prebiotics before? In this episode of The Allsorts Podcast, we are going to talk all about prebiotics: what they are, how they work in the body and what benefits they might have for us and our gut microbiome.  As a gut health dietitian, every time I talk about prebiotics, someone stops me…don't you mean PRO-biotics? Nope. Nope I don't. While probiotics - the beneficial bacteria found in our gut - get most of the press, prebiotics - the energy sources for those bacteria - don't get nearly as much attention.  Yes, that's right: if you want your good gut bacteria to thrive, you need to feed them well. And what do they eat? Fermentable carbohydrates AKA prebiotics. For my IBS friends, you might recognize this concept because of the low FODMAP diet for IBS. FODMAPs are, by definition, fermentable carbohydrates…and some of them are in fact, prebiotics.  So I am absolutely thrilled to introduce you to Dr Raylene Reimer PhD, registered dietitian, researcher and professor at the University of Calgary, who just so happens to be an expert on all things fibre and prebiotics. She is going to teach us everything we need to know about feeding our gut microbiome the right way. If you're a gut health nerd like me, I just know that you'll get so much out of this episode and it will have you looking at roughage with a whole new appreciation. About Dr Raylene: Dr. Raylene Reimer is a Professor of Nutrition in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She is also a Registered Dietitian. Dr. Reimer has an internationally recognized research program focused on the role of diet in modifying the gut microbiome and how diet and the microbiome interact to prevent and treat chronic disease. She has done extensive research on dietary fiber and particularly prebiotic fiber. She has published >195 scientific research papers and is principal inventor on several patents. Her research has been widely recognized by the media and with several national nutrition awards. On this episode we chat about: What is a prebiotics, exactly, according to science Dietary fibre vs prebiotics How do prebiotics get used by our gut microbiome? Which foods have prebiotics? The number one source of prebiotics in the North American diet Prebiotics, the gut barrier, and inflammation  Prebiotics and blood sugar control Should you take a prebiotic supplement?  The exact dosages of prebiotics you need to have an effect for different conditions Is there anyone who should avoid prebiotics? Support the Pod! We couldn't make this podcast happen without the support of our amazing listeners… I love hearing your feedback on these episodes to be sure to join the conversation on our instagram @theallsortspod @desireenielsenrd as well as in our Nutrition with Desiree community. If you love this episode, please share it with your friends and family, or take a minute to rate, review or subscribe on your favourite podcast app. We appreciate EVERY. SINGLE. LISTEN! including

Alberta is seeing seismic changes to it's healthcare system and the implications can be a bit overwhelming. To try and make sense of the changes that Danielle Smith and the UCP are implementing and threatening to implement, we sat down with an expert in the field of health law, Dr. Lorian Hardcastle! Lorian Hardcastle is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, with a joint appointment to the Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine. Lorian obtained her JD with Health Law and Policy Specialization Certificate from Dalhousie University, and her LLM and SJD from the University of Toronto, and in this episode she helps us navigate what the changes to the role of CMOH, forced treatment and the implosion of AHS and the profitization of healthcare delivery mean for Albertans. Plus we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca, including a fall lineup! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

There's a clear theme in the life and work of Dr. Khorshid Mohammad: no challenge is too large to face. Known for his innovation as both a scientist and as an educator, Dr. Mohammad is quick to share how others impacted his approach to life and learning and what he hopes others will take from those experiences. Dr. Khorshid Mohammad (MD, MSc, FABP, FRCP (Edin)) is a Staff Neonatologist at Alberta Health Services, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine, Medical Site lead of Neonatology at Alberta Children's Hospital, and Medical Director of Southern Alberta Transport Service. He's a founding member of the Sonographic Clinical Assessment of the Newborn (SCAN) program and the Newborn Brain Society. A graduate of the University of Damascus and Arab League with Master and Specialty degrees in Pediatrics, Dr. Mohammad trained in Neonatal Neurology and Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography at the Universities of British Columbia and Calgary, and completed his neonatal fellowship training at the University of Calgary, where he established the Neonatal Neuro-Critical Care program. Dr. Mohammad was recognized with an Emerging Leader Award in Neonatology by the Canadian Pediatric Society for his quality improvement work that led to significant reduction in mortality and brain injury in infants who suffered from asphyxia and seizure.For more on Dr. Mohammad:https://newbornbrainsociety.org/team-member/khorshid-mohammad-md-msc-fabp-frcp-edin/Small Brains, Big Dreams is a podcast created by the Newborn Brain Society, in partnership with the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, and hosted by preemie parent & journalist, Jenna Morton.The Newborn Brain Society is a non-profit organization supporting a world in which all newborns have access to and receive the optimal brain care. We promote international, multi-disciplinary collaboration, education, and innovation among clinicians, scientists, and parents.Connect with us at newbornbrainsociety.org, on Facebook @NewbornBrainSociety, and on Twitter @NewbornBrains.If you've enjoyed this episode, please rate, share & subscribe.

On todays podcast we are featuring Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health.  Her efforts to educate about the role of nutrition in brain health resulted in her selection in 2017 as one of 150 Canadian Difference Makers in Mental Health, in honour of Canada's 150th birthday. In 2019 she was honoured with the Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in Integrative, complementary medicine. In 2021 she was chosen as one of the top “7 Over 70” in Calgary, partly for her book The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge and published by Harper Collins, as well as her two charitable funds supporting research by junior colleagues who study nutrition and mental health (over $1 million CAD distributed). Her primary goal is to bring nutrition education and treatment to the forefront of mental health care.  The best news is Dr. Kaplan is coming to my hometown Parry Sound on November 2nd to present at the Stockey Centre on the topic of “The Importance of Nutrition for Brain Health and Resilience.” This event was going to be hosted at the Parry Sound Hospital but apparently a doctor there was opposed to it who essentially stated her work was not based in science. I found this so hard to believe since Bonnie has spent so much of her life in the field of research, and has 142 peer reviewed publications to prove it. So as a community of passionate people about a food as medicine approach as an incredible tool to enhance mental health we found a way to host her here ANYWAYS and for FREE to the general public. So all are welcome to attend this event which will be held from 1pm – 3pm, November 2nd at the Stockey Center in Parry Sound. All donations are going to two local programs to provide fresh food for their participants at The Drop supporting local youth and Hope Pregnancy Center supporting local pregnant moms. Thanks to Home Depot and Sweet Sobriety for sponsoring this event.  Website: https://bonniejkaplan.com Book: TheBetterBrainbook.com 5 min video on what micronutrients do in the brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWIBf5ALLj4&t=4s Recent essay in Psychiatric Times: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/nutritional-treatments-the-next-frontier-in-psychiatry A Conversation.com piece I wrote: https://theconversation.com/junk-food-and-the-brain-how-modern-diets-lacking-in-micronutrients-may-contribute-to-angry-rhetoric-170863 And finally, the two charitable funds she manages: In Canada, it is held by the Calgary Foundation. https://calgaryfoundation.org/. Click on DONATE, then enter the word nutrition into the search field and you will find the Nutrition and Mental Health Fund. In the USA, it is held by FJC.org — Click on DONATE, and enter Nutrition and Mental Health Fund into the appropriate field. The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Get ready for an enlightening episode as we unravel the mysteries of HPV - what it is, how it spreads, and its impact on our health. HPV Awareness Week in Canada may have just passed, but we aren't done talking about this topic! Join Taara, as she teams up with infectious disease expert, Dr. Angel Chu, in an episode that's as entertaining as it is informative. We uncover the risks and complications of this virus, including its sneaky connection to cancer and those infamous warts. We dive into the nitty-gritty of HPV symptoms and the risks and complications associated with this virus. Dr. Chu spills the beans on why men should care about HPV, and essential safe practices to protect yourself and your partner, even within long-term relationships. Armed with Dr. Chu's insights, we explore treatments, vaccines, and how your immune system can become an HPV superhero. From infection to protection, this episode is your VIP pass to everything you want to know about HPV! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/D_GkLB24y1E ---- About Dr. Angel Chu: Infectious Diseases physician Clinical Assistant professor, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary Medical Director of Calgary STI Clinic Vice-Chair Immunize Canada ---- About Sex Ed for the Modern Bed: Meet Taara! A sex educator, podcaster, and somatic sex educator, Taara is on a mission to help people discover their authentic sexual selves. With a passion for supporting individuals to embody consent and boundaries in their bodies, Taara provides non-judgmental sexual education to all who seek it. Since 2014, Taara has been working as a non-monogamous educator and podcaster with her partner. But in April 2021, she decided to take her knowledge to the next level and enrolled in school to become a certified Somatic Sex Educator and Sexological Bodyworker. As an advanced student with The Institute for the Study of Somatic Sex Education and a certified "Like a Pro" graduate with the School of Consent, Taara has dedicated her life to helping others explore their sexuality in a safe and supportive environment. When she's not educating others, Taara can be found spending time with her furry friends, experiencing the pleasure of nature, and always learning more about sex, sexuality, and relationships. Join Taara on her journey towards discovering your authentic sexual self - you won't regret it! www.sexedforthemodernbed.com/ --- WORK WITH ME: https://www.sexedforthemodernbed.com/services --- SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/sxuninterrupted Instagram: www.instagram.com/sexedforthemodernbed/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/sexuninterrupted/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/sexuninterrupted Music Credit: Shake - Anno Domini Beats (Theme Music) © SU Lifestyle Media Inc.

Get ready for an enlightening episode as we unravel the mysteries of HPV - what it is, how it spreads, and its impact on our health. HPV Awareness Week in Canada may have just passed, but we aren't done talking about this topic! Join Taara, as she teams up with infectious disease expert, Dr. Angel Chu, in an episode that's as entertaining as it is informative. We uncover the risks and complications of this virus, including its sneaky connection to cancer and those infamous warts. We dive into the nitty-gritty of HPV symptoms and the risks and complications associated with this virus. Dr. Chu spills the beans on why men should care about HPV, and essential safe practices to protect yourself and your partner, even within long-term relationships. Armed with Dr. Chu's insights, we explore treatments, vaccines, and how your immune system can become an HPV superhero. From infection to protection, this episode is your VIP pass to everything you want to know about HPV! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/D_GkLB24y1E ---- About Dr. Angel Chu: Infectious Diseases physician Clinical Assistant professor, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary Medical Director of Calgary STI Clinic Vice-Chair Immunize Canada ---- About Sex Ed for the Modern Bed: Meet Taara! A sex educator, podcaster, and somatic sex educator, Taara is on a mission to help people discover their authentic sexual selves. With a passion for supporting individuals to embody consent and boundaries in their bodies, Taara provides non-judgmental sexual education to all who seek it. Since 2014, Taara has been working as a non-monogamous educator and podcaster with her partner. But in April 2021, she decided to take her knowledge to the next level and enrolled in school to become a certified Somatic Sex Educator and Sexological Bodyworker. As an advanced student with The Institute for the Study of Somatic Sex Education and a certified "Like a Pro" graduate with the School of Consent, Taara has dedicated her life to helping others explore their sexuality in a safe and supportive environment. When she's not educating others, Taara can be found spending time with her furry friends, experiencing the pleasure of nature, and always learning more about sex, sexuality, and relationships. Join Taara on her journey towards discovering your authentic sexual self - you won't regret it! www.sexedforthemodernbed.com/ --- WORK WITH ME: https://www.sexedforthemodernbed.com/services --- SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/sxuninterrupted Instagram: www.instagram.com/sexedforthemodernbed/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/sexuninterrupted/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/sexuninterrupted Music Credit: Shake - Anno Domini Beats (Theme Music) © SU Lifestyle Media Inc.

Dr. Tanguay is a Psychiatrist who completed two fellowships, one in Addiction Medicine and one in Pain Medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor with the departments of Psychiatry and Surgery at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. Most recently Dr. Tanguay helped found and is the Chief Medical Officer of The Newly Institute, a disability and rehabilitation program dedicated to providing medical and psychological intervention for people living with complex and treatment resistant mental health disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and chronic pain. He was the Medical Lead for the Alberta Addiction Education Sessions and Opioid Dependency Treatment Education for Alberta Health Services (AHS) developing award winning educational programming. He was the Regional Director for Alberta and North West Territories for the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) where he sat as a board member, the former President of the Pain Society of Alberta, and continues to be the co-chair of the internationally recognized Alberta Pain Strategy. He is the founder of innovative programs including the Opioid Deprescribing Program with AHS, the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Community Clinic with AHS, and the Transitional Outpatient Pain Program for Spine (TOPPS) clinic working with UofC spinal surgeons to optimize spinal surgery outcomes. He previously consulted with the Operational Stress Injury Clinic treating veterans and RCMP for trauma related injuries. Academically, he is involved in research in trauma, addiction, chronic pain, opioids, psychedelics and cannabis and is a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education at the University of Calgary. If you have a nonprofit or fundraiser that you would like to advertise for free, and spread a five-minute dose of kindness to the world while doing it, you can on the latest Chuck LaFLange Production, ⁠Morning Cup of Kindness. ⁠ Details ⁠HERE⁠ Remember if you are listening on Spotify, you can watch the video version there as well. If you are listening on any other platform, you can watch the video version on YouTube by clicking⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ or searching "ashestoawesomepodcast" in YouTube. VIST WWW.A2APODCAST.COM FOR ALL THE THINGS, INCLUDING CHUCKS NEW E-BOOK, "TURN SORRY INTO THANK YOU" Thank you so much for listening. If you are listening on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, you are able to share your thoughts about an individual episode in the interactive element that Spotify offers. Doing this tickles the fancy of the algorithm and really helps us to spread the message. Also please visit our Facebook page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and like, share, or comment on any of the posts. Your feedback there is sincerely appreciated, and taken quite seriously. Lastly, most of our alumni guests from the podcast are members of our Facebook group. If you would like to get to know any of them, or have questions, or perhaps would like to invite them onto another show, this is a great place to interact. You can join that group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here .⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ours sponsors, that make spreading the message possible: Dent Kits - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Together We Can Recovery Society ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Revolution Recovery -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yatra Trauma Therapy Center -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nate D Foundation = ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠

The goal of this podcast is to continue our series on key concepts of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®). In September 2022, the SGO Education Committee's ERAS Subcommittee discussed why we do it, and in February 2023, we talked about how we do it. This podcast will complete our trilogy and discuss implementation or looking at how well we do it.Listen to Gregg Nelson, MD, PhD from the University of Calgary discuss ERAS®  implementation including some of the starting points, his experience in his own institution, and key ERAS® lessons learned.  Dr. Nelson is the Deputy Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Cumming School of Medicine in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. He is also on the Executive Committee for the international ERAS® Society, and a lead author for the ERAS® Society gynecologic guidelines.2023-2024 ERAS Subcommittee Moderator and Podcast Script Editor:Lee-may Chen, MD2022-2023 Opioid/ERAS Subcommittee Members:Jing-Yi Chern, MD (Moderator)Amanika Kumar, MD (Podcast Script Editor)Podcast Invited Speaker:Gregg Nelson, MD, PhD Sound engineered and produced by Betheon Whyte on behalf of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology.

In this month's episode, we learn more about visible symptoms of lupus with Dr. May Choi. Dr. Choi will discuss the difference between visible and invisible symptoms, treatment options, and ways to cope with visible manifestations of lupus. Dr. Choi is a rheumatologist, clinician scientist, and Assistant Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. Resources Check out our previous episode about invisible symptoms with Dr. Cynthia Aranow Use this sheet to keep track of your lupus symptoms Learn how lupus affects the body

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She has published widely on the important role nutrition plays in preventing and treating mental health challenges. Her bestselling book "The Better Brain", was written with Professor Julia Rucklidge and shares the science that shows good nutrition and micronutrient supplementation can significantly improve mental health outcomes.Hardy Nutritionalshttps://www.hardynutritionals.com/referral code: kicksugarFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

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Video: Commentary   Niall Ferguson – Woke Totalitarianism) (18:14) 13 stillborns in one hospital in 24 hours (1:54) Nurse blows whistle: C19 Shots and Spike in Baby issues; Refuses to inject poison. (1:30)   Asthma Can Be Reduced By Increasing Vitamin D Levels And Consuming Ginger Tel Aviv University (Israel) & Columbia University, November 13, 2022 According to research published in the journal Allergy, Dr Ronit Confino-Cohen and colleagues at Tel Aviv University analysed data from more than four million Israeli's that are members of the nation's largest healthcare provider — finding that of the 21,000 with asthma, those with a vitamin D deficiency were 25% more likely than other asthmatics to have had at least one flare-up in the recent past.

The effect of the vitamin is strongest in people with asthma and other lung diseases who are predisposed to respiratory infections. People with the worst vitamin D deficiency were 36 percent more likely to suffer respiratory infections than those with sufficient levels, according to research in Archives of Internal Medicine. “Vitamin D has significant immunomodulatory effects and, as such, was believed to have an effect on asthma — an immunologically mediated disease,” said Confino-Cohen. “But most of the existing data regarding vitamin D and asthma came from the pediatric population and was inconsistent. Our present study is unique because the study population of young adults is very large and ‘uncontaminated' by other diseases.” Professor Catherine Hawrylowicz from King's College London explained that findings already suggest that supplementation with vitamin D may one day be used not only to treat people who don't respond to medications but also to reduce the doses of dangerous steroids in other asthma patients – thus reducing the risk of harmful side effects. Of the 21,000 asthmatics studied, the team reported that those with vitamin D deficiency were at a higher risk of an asthma attack. Meanwhile, a team of US-based researchers have suggested that ginger compounds could also be effective in reducing the symptoms of asthma. The study, led by Elizabeth Townsend from Columbia University, investigated whether purified extracts of ginger that contained specific components of the spicy root could help enhance the relaxing effects of bronchodilators in asthmatic people. The research team explained that they studied the effects of three separate components of ginger: 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol or 6-shogaol when exposed to airway smooth muscle (ASM) tissue samples that were caused to contract by exposing them to acetylcholine. “We demonstrated that purified components of ginger can work synergistically with Beta-agonists to relax ASM,” said Townsend – adding that tissues treated with the combination of purified ginger components and isoproterenol showed significantly greater relaxation than those treated only with isoprotereno. Indeed, one of the three ginger components, 6-shogaol appeared most effective in increasing the relaxing effects of the Beta-agonist. (NEXT) Natural matcha green tea extract found to effectively kill breast cancer cells University of Salford (UK), November 05, 2022 A recent study carried out by the University of Salford has found that one kind of green tea in particular, matcha, can kill breast cancer cells effectively. The scientists at the university's Biomedical Research Center used a process known as metabolism phenotyping on breast cancer stem cell lines. They discovered that matcha “shifted cancer cells towards a quiescent metabolic state” while stopping them from spreading. Best of all, this was achieved using a rather low concentration of just 0.2 mg/mL. In addition, they discovered evidence that matcha affects the signaling pathways that promote cancer stem cells in a way that may make it a viable alternative to chemical cancer drugs like rapamycin. The scientist explained that the tea essentially suppresses oxidative mitochondral metabolism, preventing these cells from refueling. This causes them to become inactive and eventually die. University of Salford Professor of Translational Medicine Michael Lisanti said: “Our results are consistent with the idea that Matcha may have significant therapeutic potential, mediating the metabolic reprogramming of cancer cells.” (NEXT) Inflammation in midlife linked to brain shrinkage later Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, November 11, 2022 People who show signs of inflammation in middle age are more likely to suffer from brain shrinkage later in life, a possible precursor to dementia or Alzheimer's disease, researchers said Wednesday. The findings in the journal Neurology are the latest to uncover an association between dementia and inflammation, in which the body's immune cells rev up in response to harms like smoking, stress, illness or poor diet. However, the findings stopped short of proving any cause-and-effect relationship. “These results suggest that inflammation in mid-life may be an early contributor to the brain changes that are associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia,” said study author Keenan Walker of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “Because the processes that lead to brain cell loss begin decades before people start showing any symptoms, it is vital that we figure out how these processes that happen in middle age affect people many years later.” The study was based on 1,633 people with an average age of 53. Researchers tested their blood for levels of five markers of inflammation—not in any specific part of the body but rather throughout it—including the white blood cell count. An average of 24 years later, participants took a memory test and underwent brain scans. Those who had higher levels of inflammation at midlife on three or more biomarkers had an average five percent lower brain volume in the hippocampus and other areas associated with Alzheimer's disease, said the report. The effect was similar to having one copy of a gene—called apolipoprotein E (APOE) e4—that predisposes people to Alzheimer's, researchers said. People with higher inflammation also performed slightly worse on a memory test, remembering on average five of 10 words they were asked to recall, compared to 5.5 in the non-inflammation group. Outside experts described the study as large and rigorously conducted, but stressed that it did not study whether patients went on to develop Alzheimer's disease, only that some showed signs of brain shrinkage and memory loss. “This research points to inflammation as a potential early indicator of later brain degeneration, but we cannot say whether inflammation could be causing brain shrinkage or if it is a response to other damaging processes that might already be underway,” said Carol Routledge, director of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK. (NEXT) Adult ADHD has become epidemic—experts explain why University of California at Berkeley, November 7, 2022 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is growing up. Stephen Hinshaw and Katherine Ellison authors of ADHD: What Everyone Needs to Know, confirm that adults—and particularly women—are reporting to clinics in record numbers, becoming the fastest-growing part of the population receiving diagnoses and prescriptions for stimulant medications. “ADHD was never just for kids, and today many adults are getting the help they've needed for years,” says Hinshaw, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley and a respected global expert on ADHD. Ellison, a Pultizer-prize winning journalist, notes, “At least half of all children diagnosed with ADHD will continue to be impaired by their symptoms as adults, suggesting that approximately 10 million U.S. adults qualify for the diagnosis. Adult ADHD can lead to suffering through commonly accompanying disorders such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, antisocial behavior, and gambling or Internet addictions. Social ties may well be frayed, with high risk of difficulties in intimate relationships. And, people with ADHD are also more likely to have a bitter history of academic and professional failures.” Indeed, researchers have found that adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD are up to 14 percent less likely than their peers to have a job. On average they also earn 33 percent less compared with people in similar lines of work and are 15 percent more likely to be receiving some form of government aid. The bottom line is that adult ADHD is not only real but has potentially devastating consequences, the experts agree. Hinshaw and Ellison also reveal a recent rapid rise in adult prescriptions for ADHD medication. One of the biggest surprises is that women of child-bearing age have become the fastest-growing group of consumers of ADHD medications. The number of annual prescriptions of generic and brand-name forms of Adderall surged among women over 26 years old, from a total of roughly 800,000 to some 5.4 million. (NEXT) Study shows clear new evidence for mind-body connection University of Calgary Department of Oncology, November 3, 2022 Impact of meditation, support groups seen at cellular level in breast cancer survivors For the first time, researchers have shown that practising mindfulness meditation or being involved in a support group has a positive physical impact at the cellular level in breast cancer survivors. A group working out of Alberta Health Services' Tom Baker Cancer Centre and the University of Calgary Department of Oncology has demonstrated that telomeres – protein complexes at the end of chromosomes – maintain their length in breast cancer survivors who practise meditation or are involved in support groups, while they shorten in a comparison group without any intervention. “We already know that psychosocial interventions like mindfulness meditation will help you feel better mentally, but now for the first time we have evidence that they can also influence key aspects of your biology,” says Dr. Linda E. Carlson, PhD, principal investigator and director of research in the Psychosocial Resources Department at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. “It was surprising that we could see any difference in telomere length at all over the three-month period studied,” says Dr. Carlson, who is also a U of C professor in the Faculty of Arts and the Cumming School of Medicine, and a member of the Southern Alberta Cancer Institute. “Further research is needed to better quantify these potential health benefits, but this is an exciting discovery that provides encouraging news.” The study was published online in the journal Cancer. A total of 88 breast cancer survivors who had completed their treatments for at least three months were involved for the duration of the study. The average age was 55 and most participants had ended treatment two years prior. To be eligible, they also had to be experiencing significant levels of emotional distress. In the Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery group, participants attended eight weekly, 90-minute group sessions that provided instruction on mindfulness meditation and gentle Hatha yoga, with the goal of cultivating non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. Participants were also asked to practise meditation and yoga at home for 45 minutes daily. In the Supportive Expressive Therapy group, participants met for 90 minutes weekly for 12 weeks and were encouraged to talk openly about their concerns and their feelings. The objectives were to build mutual support and to guide women in expressing a wide range of both difficult and positive emotions, rather than suppressing or repressing them. The participants randomly placed in the control group attended one, six-hour stress management seminar. All study participants had their blood analysed and telomere length measured before and after the interventions. Scientists have shown a short-term effect of these interventions on telomere length compared to a control group, but it's not known if the effects are lasting. Dr. Carlson says another avenue for further research is to see if the psychosocial interventions have a positive impact beyond the three months of the study period. (NEXT) Lion's Mane Mushroom for Your Brain and Neuronal Health Green Med Info, November 8th 2022 Lion's mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus), with their shaggy, mane-like spines, stand out among fungi not only for their appearance but for their mild, sweet, seafood-like flavor. Like other mushrooms, lion's mane are multi-faceted healers, with antimicrobial, antihypertensive, antidiabetic and wound healing properties among their many therapeutic properties. Of the 68 diseases and conditions that lion's mane mushroom may support, many of them relate to the nervous system, including cognitive function, memory, dementia, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Lion's mane mushroom contains more than 35 beneficial polysaccharides that may help prevent or treat cancer, gastric ulcers, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, liver injury and neurodegenerative diseases, according to a review published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. With a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine, including for brain and neurological health, it's now known that two terpenoid compounds– hericenones and erinacines — in these mushrooms and their mycelia may stimulate the synthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF). Active compounds in lion's mane mushrooms may also delay neuronal death in neurodegenerative diseases, including ischemic stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and depression, while promoting nerve regeneration in cases of neuropathic pain or age-related hearing loss (presbycusis). Some of their top therapeutic benefits include: Regenerate Damaged Nerves – Lion's mane has been shown to trigger neurite outgrowth in brain, spinal cord and retinal cells. It also stimulates the activity of nerve growth factor, which is important for the growth and differentiation of neurons. Boost Cognitive Function – In adults with mild cognitive impairment , those who took lion's mane powder three times a day for 16 weeks significantly increased their scores on a cognitive function scale compared with those who took a placebo. Hericenones in lion's mane are believed to be responsible for some of the mushroom's beneficial effects on brain neural networks and improvements to cognitive function. This brain-boosting mushroom has also been found to improve memory in mice.[xi] Fight Depression – Lion's mane may ameliorate depressive disorder through a variety of mechanisms, including neurogenic/neurotrophic and anti-inflammatory pathways. Animal studies suggest that lion's mane may reverse depressive behaviors caused by stress by modulating monoamine neurotransmitters and regulating BDNF pathways. Support for Neurodegenerative Disease – neurotrophic compounds are known to pass through the blood-brain barrier and have been used to treat cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. In a study of patients with mild Alzheimer's disease, those who took lion's mane mycelia capsules for 49 weeks had improvements in their ability to carry out daily activities, such as personal hygiene and preparing food. Improve Mood and Sleep Disorders – Among overweight or obese people with sleep disorders or mood disorders, lion's mane was effective in relieving symptoms. Eight weeks of lion's mane supplementation decreased depression, anxiety and sleep disorders in the study, while also improving mood disorders of a “depressive-anxious nature” and boosting the quality of sleep at night.

Videos: A.I. Is Making it Easier to Kill (You). Here's How. | NYT (10:00) Disturbing simulation shows power, terror of killer robots (7:46) Fear Psychosis and the Cult of Safety – Why are People so Afraid? (13:25)   Peanuts Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk Washington University in St. Louis & Harvard University, October 22, 2022 Girls ages 9 to 15 who regularly ate peanut butter or nuts were 39 percent less likely to develop benign breast disease by age 30, according to a new study. Benign breast disease, although noncancerous, increases risk of breast cancer later in life. “These findings suggest that peanut butter could help reduce the risk of breast cancer in women,” says senior author Graham Colditz, professor of surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and associate director for cancer prevention and control at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, the findings are based on the health histories of 9,039 US girls enrolled in the Growing Up Today Study . When the study participants were 18 to 30 years old, they reported whether they had been diagnosed with benign breast disease that had been confirmed by breast biopsy. Participants who ate peanut butter or nuts two times each week were 39 percent less likely to have developed benign breast disease than those who never ate them. The study's findings suggest that beans, lentils, soybeans, and corn also may help prevent benign breast disease, but consumption of these foods was much lower in these girls so the evidence was weaker. Past studies have linked peanut butter, nut, and vegetable fat consumption to a lower risk for benign breast disease. However, participants in those studies were asked to recall their high school dietary intakes years later. Perinatal Brain DHA Concentration Has a Lasting Impact on Cognition National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism October 20, 2022 A new study on Proteomics is now available. According to news out of Bethesda, Maryland, research stated, “Premature infants are deprived of prenatal accumulation of brain docosahexaenoic acid [DHA (22: 6n-3)], an omega-3 fatty acid [omega-3 FA (n-3 FA)] important for proper development of cognitive function. The resulting brain DHA deficit can be reversed by omega-3 FA supplementation.” “The objective was to test whether there is a critical period for providing omega-3 FA to correct cognitive deficits caused by developmental omega-3 FA deprivation in mice. Twelve timed-pregnant mice were fed an omega-3 FA-deficient diet containing 0.04% a-linolenic acid, and their offspring were fed the same deficient diet (Def group) or changed to an omega-3 FA-adequate diet containing 3.1% ALA at 3 wk, 2 mo, or 4 mo of age. In parallel, 3 E14 pregnant mice were fed the adequate diet and their offspring were fed the same diet (Adeq group) throughout the experiment. Brain FA composition, learning and memory, and hippocampal synaptic protein expression were evaluated at 6 mo by gas chromatography, the Morris water maze test, and western blot analysis, respectively. Maternal dietary omega-3 FA deprivation decreased DHA by > 50% in the brain of their offspring at 3 wk of age. The Def group showed significantly worse learning and memory at 6 mo than those groups fed the adequate diet. These pups also had decreased hippocampal expression of postsynaptic density protein 95 (43% of Adeq group), Homer protein homolog 1 (21% of Adeq group), and synaptosome-associated protein of 25 kDa (64% of Adeq group). Changing mice to the adequate diet at 3 wk, 2 mo, or 4 mo of age restored brain DHA to the age-matched adequate concentration. However, deficits in hippocampal synaptic protein expression and spatial learning and memory were normalized only when the diet was changed at 3 wk.” The research concluded: “Developmental deprivation of brain DHA by dietary omega-3 FA depletion in mice may have a lasting impact on cognitive function if not corrected at an early age.” At risk for diabetes? Cut the carbs, says new study Tulane University, October 26, 2022 While low-carb diets are often recommended for those being treated for diabetes, little evidence exists on whether eating fewer carbs can impact the blood sugar of those with diabetes or prediabetes who aren't treated by medications. Now, according to new research from Tulane University, a low-carb diet can help those with unmedicated diabetes—and those at risk for diabetes—lower their blood sugar. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, compared two groups: one assigned to a low-carb diet and another that continued with their usual diet. After six months, the low-carb diet group had greater drops in hemoglobin A1c, a marker for blood sugar levels, when compared with the group who ate their usual diet. The low-carbohydrate diet group also lost weight and had lower fasting glucose levels. “The key message is that a low-carbohydrate diet, if maintained, might be a useful approach for preventing and treating Type 2 diabetes, though more research is needed,” said lead author Kirsten Dorans, assistant professor of epidemiology at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. The study's findings are especially important for those with prediabetes whose A1c levels are higher than normal but below levels that would be classified as diabetes. Approximately 96 million Americans have prediabetes and more than 80% of those with prediabetes are unaware, according to the CDC. Those with prediabetes are at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart attacks or strokes and are usually not taking medications to lower blood sugar levels, making a healthy diet more crucial. How early fears play a role in future anxiety, depression University of Texas at Dallas, October 26, 2022 A recent imaging study led by a scientist at The University of Texas at Dallas has identified early risk factors linked to children's temperament and a neural process that could foretell whether an individual might develop depression and anxiety in adolescence and early adulthood. The study, published Oct. 26 in JAMA Psychiatry, tracked a cohort of 165 individuals from 4 months old, between 1989 and 1993, through age 26. Dr. Alva Tang, assistant professor of psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and corresponding author of the study, found that people who are more inhibited in early childhood and who also don't respond typically to potential rewards as adolescents are vulnerable to developing depression later in life, more so than anxiety. When babies are exposed to novel objects, people or situations, some react positively and approach them without fear, whereas others respond with wariness or avoidance. This differentiation defines uninhibited versus inhibited behavior. “We know that inhibited children are more likely to have anxiety disorders later, particularly social anxiety, that begins in late childhood to adolescence,” Tang said. “Less has been known about depression, which generally has a later onset, in young adulthood. But we do know that people who have had an anxiety disorder are 50% to 60% more likely to have depression later in life, so inhibited children should have higher risk for depression as well.” The researchers found that the association between inhibition at 14 to 24 months of age and worsening depressive symptoms from ages 15 to 26 was present only among those who also showed blunted activity in the ventral striatum as adolescents. There was no similar association with anxiety. “We found that behavioral inhibition was related to worsening depressive symptoms into adulthood. This supports the assertion that this temperament shows a stronger relation to developing anxiety in adolescence, but in adulthood it is tied more strongly to depression. However, not all inhibited children develop anxiety or depression,” Tang said. “It was particularly the inhibited children who showed blunted striatal activity who were more likely to become more depressed in young adulthood.” Pressure chamber therapy is effective in the functional improvement of autism, study finds Tel-Aviv University (Israel), October 26, 2022 A new Tel Aviv University study succeeded in significantly improving social skills and the condition of the autistic brain through pressure chamber therapy. The study was conducted on animal models of autism. In it, the researchers identified changes in the brain, including a reduction in neuroinflammation, which is known to be associated with autism. Moreover, a significant improvement was found in the social functioning of the animal models treated in the pressure chamber. The study's success has many implications regarding the applicability and understanding of treating autism using pressure chamber therapy. Fischer and Barak explain that hyperbaric medicine is a form of therapy in which patients are treated in special chambers where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the pressure we experience at sea level, and in addition are delivered 100% oxygen to breathe. Dr. Barak says that “the medical causes of autism are numerous and varied, and ultimately create the diverse autistic spectrum with which we are familiar. About 20% of autistic cases today are explained by genetic causes, that is, those involving genetic defects, but not necessarily ones that are inherited from the parents.” “Despite the variety of sources of autism, the entire spectrum of behavioral problems associated with it are still included under the single broad heading of ‘autism,' and the treatments and medications offered do not necessarily correspond directly to the reason why the autism developed.” Dr. Barak says that they “discovered that treatment in the oxygen-enriched pressure chamber reduces inflammation in the brain and leads to an increase in the expression of substances responsible for improving blood and oxygen supply to the brain, and therefore brain function. In addition, we saw a decrease in the number of microglial cells, immune system cells that indicate inflammation, which is associated with autism. “To our surprise, the findings showed a significant improvement in the social behavior of the animal models of autism that underwent treatment in the pressure chamber compared to those in the control group, who were exposed to air at normal pressure, and without oxygen enrichment.” Study reveals connection between microbiome and autoimmune disorders University of Calgary, October 23, 2022 Published in Cell, a study by Santamaria and Kathy McCoy, PhD, from the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) reveals a new mechanism in the gut microbiome that regulates pro- and anti-inflammatory cells. “We found that a protein expressed by gut bacteria called Bacteroides works to prevent IBD by rapidly recruiting white blood cells to kill a cell of the immune system that is responsible for orchestrating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),” says McCoy. “We think that this mechanism is likely involved in preventing most people from developing IBD.” However, there is a flipside to the protein's call for help. “In some people, the white blood cells overreact to the presence of the IBD bacteria. This is what causes problems like IBD—it's not the bacteria itself, but the immune system's severe reaction triggered by the protein. These same overstimulated white blood cells are also the cells that cause other autoimmune disorders like diabetes,” says Santamaria. “This discovery demonstrates the effect the gut microbiome has on the immune system and unearths a novel mechanism via which changes in the gut microbiome can increase the risk of autoimmune disorders. While we looked specifically at IBD, it is likely there are many proteins in the gut that contribute to the development of other autoimmune disorders via similar mechanisms.”

We are getting the perspective of a pharmacist today on The Hormone Genius Podcast! Maria Bizecki is a dual Canadian and Croatian citizen who was raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, with Great Distinction in 1994. She received her Pharmacy Hospital Residency Certificate from the Foothills Medical Centre in 1995. She has practiced as a clinical poison and drug information specialist from 2003-2021. Maria has a double certification from the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals as a Creighton Model FertilityCare Practitioner and as a FertilityCare Pharmacist Consultant. She has conducted webinars for the International Institute of Restorative Reproductive Medicine and American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals. She has also been a speaker for the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine Obstetrical Management seminar and the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Therapeutics Course. As a result of her commitment to helping couples and women at FertilityCare Calgary, she received the University of Saskatchewan, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition “Centennial Alumni of Influence Award” in 2014. Maria homeschooled her four sons and one daughter and currently resides in Calgary, Alberta. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://naprotechnology.com/ https://fertilitycare.org/ https://byitsfruit.org/ https://iirrm.org/ Opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of the HG podcast's beliefs and opinions as a whole. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.

Lorian Hardcastle, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, with a joint appointment to the Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan is an emeritus professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. She is a research psychologist who has published widely on the biochemical etiologies of developmental disorders and mental health. She studied at Brandeis University, University of Chicago and Butler University. Her focus is the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain activity. Dr. Kaplan is the recipient of the Dr. Rogers prize for excellence in complementary and alternative medicine. This week we sit down to discuss her research, her book, The Better Brain and the science of mental health. Her book is a treatise in how to overcome Anxiety, combat Depression and reduce ADHD and stress with nutrition. I hope that you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Kaplan, Dr. M

This week on Brain Health Matters, Kate Kunkel interviews Dr. Bonnie J. Kaplan. She is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada.Dr. Kaplan's interest in the biological basis of behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function, including in her book, “The Better Brain”.This powerful passage from the book is the perfect introduction to this discussion“We are in the midst of a mental health crisis. An estimated one in five American adults suffer from some form of mental illness. Despite the billions of dollars spent in pharmaceutical research and the rising popularity of antidepressant drugs, we are more depressed and anxious than ever before.What if we're looking for solutions in the wrong places? What if instead of treating mental illness with prescriptions and medication, we changed what we eat and how we feed our brains?”Be sure to tune in to this powerful discussion - Some highlights of include:02:09 Psychiatric medication's place in nurturing better mental health08:04 ADHD – Turning it around with nutrition10:30 How proof of mental health improvement is ignored or maligned in major media12:25 Startling success with B vitamins14:4 Why the “Magic Bullet” approach to vitamins cannot work to improve brain health16:24 How mood regulation can be achieved with dietary changes and micro-nutrients21:11 Organic or no? Is there a difference to the brain?31:32 Withdrawal from any substances can be alleviated with broad spectrum micro-nutrients34:00 It all begins in the soil  Books that Bonnie referred to:“Hooked” by Michael Moss “Metabolical” by Robert Lustig A video by Dr. Kaplan explaining how nutrients control brain synthesis and metabolism of neurotransmitters  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWIBf5ALLj4&t=39sThe Canadian micro-nutrient companies that Dr. Kaplan referred to are:Truehope.comHardynutritionals.comLearn many more ways that improve and protect your brain in Kate's book, Don't Let the Memories Fade, available in paperback and as an eBook on Amazon everywhere.To begin your journey toward a healthier brain, claim your free copy of Kate's Five KeySteps You Can Take Right Now to Improve Your Brain 

In this episode, I am speaking with research scientist Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, Ph.D. She's a professor emeritus in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary in Canada and published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, particularly the contribution of nutrition to mental health problems, poor nutrition to mental health problems, and good nutrition to resolving mental health problems. She's also the co-author of the book, The Better Brain.

THE BETTER BRAIN, Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition. Buy "The Better Brain" book! https://thebetterbrainbook.com/ On Amazon: HERE True Hope.com Hardy Nutritionals Bonnie J. Kaplan, PhD is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Ohio, she did all her training in the US (University of Chicago and Brandeis University). Her interest in the biological basis of behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology at Yale University Department of Neurology and the West Haven (CT) Veterans Administration Neuropsychology Laboratory until she moved to Canada in 1979. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function. She was the founding principal investigator of the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition longitudinal study (ApronStudy.ca). Bonnie has over 180 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions, and many more invited lectures. After retiring from full-time academic research in 2016, she turned her attention to raising the profile of nutrition in mental health in two ways: a) by focusing on Knowledge Translation, and b) by raising funds to help her junior colleagues who have not yet been able to convince funding agencies that this is an important topic. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, including the Dr. Rogers Prize in September 2019; and selection in 2017 as one of 150 Canadian Difference Makers in Mental Health, in honour of Canada's 150th birthday. In 2021 she was chosen as one of the top “7 Over 70” in Calgary, partly for her book The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge and published by Harper Collins as well as Penguin Random House. The award also was acknowledgement of her establishment of two charitable funds supporting research by junior colleagues who study nutrition and mental health. Those funds have now raised and distributed over $1 million CAD. Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message

In this month's episode, we talk about self-care/self-management with Dr. May Choi. Dr. Choi is a rheumatologist, clinician scientist, and Assistant Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. She has a background and training that include Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology at Harvard University and a lupus fellowship. Dr. Choi is also the Associate Director of MitogenDx Laboratory for novel autoantibody and biomarker testing for autoimmune diseases and the Associate Director of Research for the University of Calgary Lupus Centre of Excellence. Resources Here is a resource and worksheet to help find support near you. If you want a list of program and services the Lupus Foundation of America provides, you can find information here. Read about lupus and depression, and a coping with lupus strategies worksheet. Depending on where you are in your lupus journey, consider signing up for Strategies to Embracing Living with Lupus Fearlessly, or SELF. This program is self-paced program and can guide someone to reach milestones that can help improve quality of life.

In this conversation Nicole Letourneau RN, BN, MN, PhD, Monica Oxford PhD, and Linda Duffet-Leger PhD, MN, BN discuss their study on mothers with depression and how they are developing a technology to improve the serve and return relationship between caregivers and their children.  If you would like more information on Nicole, Monica, and Linda and the important work they are doing here are some links to get you started: Nicole Letourneau RN, BN, MN, PhD: Professor and Research Chair in Parent and Child Mental Health at the University of Calgary Monica Oxford PhD: Professor at the University of Washington school of Nursing and Executive Director for the Barnard center for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Linda Duffet-Leger: PhD, MN, BN: Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary Team members:  - Shane Sinclair: Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Founder and Director of the Compassion Research Lab. - Cindy Lee Dennis: Professor at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing and the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. - Penny Tryphonopoulos: Assistant Professor at the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University - Mohammad Moshirpour: Meng Software Program Director Schulich School of Engineering, Senior Instructor Department of Electrical and Software Engineering at the University of Calgary. Parent child interaction teaching scale (PCI): used to be known as the nursing child assessment teaching scale Serve and Return: parental sensitivity and responsiveness to infants and young children in relationships EQIP: enabling quality interaction with parents Links to resources on infant and child mental health: https://www.sickkids.ca/en/learning/our-programs/infant-and-early-mental-health-promotion/ https://www.zerotothree.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzMxrMJBZdQ https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/serve-and-return/ https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/serve-return-interaction-shapes-brain-circuitry/ https://barnardcenter.nursing.uw.edu/ https://www.pcrprograms.org/

Season 2 Episode 16- Linda Carlson, PhD- Integrative Oncology and MindfulnessOn today's episode of The PQI Podcast we welcome Linda Carlson, PhD. Dr. Carlson holds the Enbridge Research Chair in Psychosocial Oncology, is Full Professor in Psychosocial Oncology in the Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology. She also has worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the Department of Psychosocial Resources at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (TBCC) since 1997. Dr. Carlson's research in Psychosocial Oncology, Integrative Oncology and Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery has been published in many high-impact journals. She is the current president of the Society for Integrative Oncology. Today we discuss the basics of Integrative Oncology and the Society for Integrative Oncology. We also discuss Dr. Carlson's work in mindfulness and cancer patients and how chronic stress affects the body, including tips for our healthcare providers.

In this lively and informative interview, Professor Bonnie Kaplan and Professor Julia Rucklidge, co-authors of The Better Brain, discuss the vital role of nutrition in mental health, the importance of diet and the right kind of supplementation (spoiler alert: the right type and combination of supplements is crucial). Prof. Bonnie Kaplan, winner of the Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, is a research psychologist at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. Prof. Julia Rucklidge, director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab, is a clinical psychologist at the University of Canterbury. Both are experts in the impact of nutrition on the brain and mental health, and have led groundbreaking research supported by rigorous clinical trials.  In this dynamic conversation, they explain why poor nutrition can negatively impact mental health, showing how nutrition affects brain metabolism (the brain is known as the hungriest organ, consuming up to 40% of our nutrients) and why the right combination of micronutrients is vital for good mental health. They reveal the surprising role that combined nutrients play in brain health, and how anxiety, depression, ADHD and stress can be simply and successfully overcome through what we eat and how we supplement.

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

Episode 41 is one of the most important conversations aired on The Blue Grit Podcast. I interviewed Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, who is a professor emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary and a co-author of a recently published book The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition (April, 2021). Dr. Kaplan, along with her co-author Dr. Julia Rucklidge, published over 300 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions about a paradigm-shifting approach to treating mental disorders with food and nutrients. In this episode, we discuss how to create a more resilient brain and improve mental health in the face of trauma, how nutrition is the safest, most effective treatment, how the gut and the brain are intertwined, and much more! https://bonniejkaplan.com https://www.TheBetterBrainbook.com

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, PhD is a research psychologist, and semi-retired Professor in the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine.For many years she studied the role of nutrition in mental illness and brain development. During her 40 year scientific career, she has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health - particularly focusing on the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function. Dr. Kaplan has experienced multiple awards along the way, including the Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Now, in retirement, her passion is to teach people how our diet influences our brain and mental health.In this episode we discuss some of the research performed with EMPower Plus on serious mental health conditions.ENJOY!SHOW NOTEShttps://bonniejkaplan.comhttps://thebetterbrainbook.comhttps://bonniejkaplan.com/multinutrient-research-1https://bonniejkaplan.com/fundraising-for-research

Dr Courtney Howard is an Emergency Physician in Yellowknife, in Canada's subarctic, and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She is a nationally- and globally-recognized expert on the impacts of climate change on health, and in the broader field of planetary health. As the first female board President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) she has been involved in policy and advocacy-related work on active transport, plant-rich diets, integrating health impact assessments into environmental assessments, fossil fuel divestment, carbon pricing, coal phase-out, and the health impacts of hydraulic fracturing. Dr Howard @courtghoward has sat on the boards of Ecology North, the Canadian Medical Association, and Health in Harmony, represented CAPE on the board of the Global Climate and Health Alliance, and been the co-chair of the advocacy subcommittee of the WHO-Civil Society Working group on climate change and health, which co-led the recent call for G20 leaders to target a green #HealthyRecovery from COVID-19, an initiative which gained support from organizations representing 40 million health workers worldwide, representing two-thirds of the global total workforce. Dr Howard is on the steering committee of the Planetary Health Alliance and the editorial advisory board of the Lancet Planetary Health. In this episode she talks about:- The impacts of climate change on human and planetary health- Dealing with eco-anxiety and eco-grief and how to overcome them- Why GDP is insufficient as a measure of economic success and why including metrics based on human well-being matters- Life lessons her mom taught her- The systems and supports she has in place to do what she does, while avoiding burnoutAnd much more... Definitely tune into this episode and learn more about her work at https://drcourtneyhoward.ca/

Welcome back Rounds Table Listeners! This week we sit down with Dr. Shannon Ruzycki, an Internal Medicine Specialist at the Foothills Medical Centre and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She joins us to share her research and experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion in medicine. You ...The post Episode 18 – Equity, diversity and inclusion in medicine: Interview w Dr. Ruzycki appeared first on Healthy Debate.

Welcome back Rounds Table Listeners! This week we sit down with Dr. Shannon Ruzycki, an Internal Medicine Specialist at the Foothills Medical Centre and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She joins us to share her research and experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion in medicine. You ... The post Episode 18 – Equity, diversity and inclusion in medicine: Interview w Dr. Ruzycki appeared first on Healthy Debate.

Welcome back Rounds Table listeners! This week, we are joined by Dr. Alain Tremblay. Dr. Tremblay is a respirologist at the Foothills Medical Centre and a Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He's also the local site lead for the CATCO COVID19 treatment trial, which is the Canadian arm of ...The post Episode 17 – Interview with Dr. Tremblay: CATCO & COVID19 appeared first on Healthy Debate.

Welcome back Rounds Table listeners! This week, we are joined by Dr. Alain Tremblay. Dr. Tremblay is a respirologist at the Foothills Medical Centre and a Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He's also the local site lead for the CATCO COVID19 treatment trial, which is the Canadian arm of ... The post Episode 17 – Interview with Dr. Tremblay: CATCO & COVID19 appeared first on Healthy Debate.