We naturally tend to eat less during the hot summer months. When the temperature is very warm, heat loss is impeded and with that, our appetite decreases in an effort to regulate our body temperature and cool down.
Wellness
By: Joanne Smith | Spring 2021
Higher Learning
At the start of the year, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario embarked on an exciting journey to bring open and frank conversations to our communities on cannabis and spinal cord injury.
UTIs – Getting off the Merry-go-round
Utiva is my “go-to” recommendation for patients who are motivated to break the pattern and avoid overuse of antibiotics.
- Lorraine Liang, Staff Urologist
Aging with an SCI
Now years later living with the effects of aging and the strain on my body, if I could do it all over again, I would take into consideration what I could do that would still maintain my independence but in a manner that...
Sex: Does it make you uncomfortable?
Sex is a natural part of life, but it can be taboo and awkward to talk about for anyone.
Spring Refresh
Spring is here and we’re all ready for a re-fresh! One of the best ways you can do this is to reset and support your sleep habits. Sleep is vital for overall health and people living with SCI have a much higher...
Awesomeness During a Pandemic
I consider myself a positive person. Positive…. but realistic. I know how things do not always go our way and, at times, bad things happen to good people, which can be distressing, but a part of life.
Medical Cannabis & Spinal Cord Injury
On October 17th, 2018, Canada became the first nation to legalize cannabis, which followed the legalization of cannabis for medical use two decades earlier.
Covid & Community: The Lasting Effects of a Global Pandemic
How has COVID impacted the spinal cord injury community? It’s a complex issue with many ripple effects.
Let the Sunshine in
People often ask me, if there’s one vitamin I should take what would it be? Regardless of the age, gender or disability of the person asking, without hesitation, Vitamin D is always top of my list. Also known as the...
Time to Celebrate
In this special 75th Anniversary Celebration edition, I’d like to congratulate the past and present SCIO staff, volunteers and board members who have dedicated themselves to providing vital services and essential...
Joanne Smith | Fall 2020
In Pursuit of Freedom and Dignity
How BD Canada and SCIO partner together to improve lives.
Silver Lining
Our world has drastically changed over the past five months. And so too have our eating habits.
Nutrition and COVID-19
Staying healthy, washing your hands and social distancing are on all our minds right now. Over the past several weeks, I have also been inundated with questions on what are the best foods and vitamins to help support...
Wheelchair Fitness
Using a wheelchair every day can be physically exhausting with time and, without proper stretching and exercises, there is risk of complications such as diabetes, weight gain, joint pain or cardiovascular disease...
Let’s Hang Out (When we can.)
Charles Camilleri was born in Mosta, Malta, and, in December 1955, when he was 10, his family immigrated to Canada.
The importance of being connected
Research and personal experience tell us that people living with a physical disability experience greater social isolation than the general population. With a health threat like COVID-19, isolation increases even...
Food for Thought
I’ve had the pleasure of being the nutrition columnist at Community magazine for 11 years now.
Look after your health this winter
The colder months can be rough for everyone, regardless of mental or physical health. It’s important to be proactive in trying to keep those seasonal blues at bay, so here are five tips and tricks to help you look after...
Life with an SCI: Exploring your Sexuality
Sexuality is about who we are, our gender, identity, orientation and how we interact with the world. One’s sexuality does not change after a spinal cord injury; you remain a sexual being with wants, desires, thoughts...
