by Ali Oonwala | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog, Chronic Pain
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term used for a variety of disorders that impact the digestive tract through chronic inflammation. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common forms of IBD, and nearly 260,000...
by Ali Oonwala | May 22, 2020 | Blog, Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought abrupt changes to the day-to-day life of many Canadians. Many have lost their jobs, found themselves distanced from their support systems and are left feeling anxious about the future. Unfortunately, it has been predicted that the...
by Ali Oonwala | Apr 19, 2020 | Blog, Chronic Pain, Sleep Disorders
Approved by Dr. Riyaan Hassen Anyone who has experienced trouble sleeping will tell you: a poor night’s rest will throw a wrench into the rest of your day. Not only is insufficient sleep a nuisance, but it is also linked to a variety of poor health outcomes....
by Ali Oonwala | Mar 14, 2020 | Blog, Chronic Pain
Did you know that an estimated 176 million women worldwide are affected by endometriosis? Commonly called endo, this chronic condition impacts women during their reproductive years, generally between the ages of 15-50. The condition earned its name from the word...
by Ali Oonwala | Feb 13, 2020 | Blog, Dementia
Dementia is on the rise. Currently, there are over half a million Canadians living with some form of dementia. Worse still, this staggering number is expected to continue rising, with 66% more cases by 2031. Dementia itself is a set of symptoms that are associated...
by Ali Oonwala | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog, Sleep Disorders, Stress
Between work, family and finances, it’s safe to say that we all feel wound up once and awhile. Stress is our body’s biological response to help protect itself against perceived threats. For this reason, experiencing stress once and a while is perfectly natural. But...
