 Wellness News
A healthy living newsletter for the patients of Pande Family Wellness Centre
December 2009- Vol 1, Issue 4
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Seasons Greetings!
During this time, I'd like to thank all of our patients and clients for a wonderful first year at Pande Family Wellness Centre! We've grown quite a bit since the beginning of the year, now with 6 health practitioners and 3 office assistants to complete our family. It's a pleasure to serve you, your families and your friends and we look forward to continue helping you in the future.
We wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season and new year!
Dr. Maya |
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Dr. Maya Pande, DC |
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With
winter in the air, it's important to take care when you are walking
in snowy conditions. Here are a few tips that will help you avoid
slipping on the ice or snow:
- Wear
shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice: rubber and
neoprene composite. Avoid plastic and leather soles.
- Take
small steps to keep your center of balance under you.
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The Organic Kosher Cookbook: Holiday Edition by Aviva Allen
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Aviva Allen, R.H.N, our nutritionist at Pande Family Wellness is thrilled to announce the arrival of a new cookbook just in time for the holiday season. The second volume of the Organic Kosher Cookbook series offers
healthy meals for the Jewish holidays. The Holiday Edition features
recipes that are both delicious and easy to prepare.
Discover
nutritious versions of your favourite holiday dishes as well as
non-traditional recipes. This cookbook contains recipes using organic
poultry but also includes many vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free
options. This cookbook is entirely dairy-free and  focuses on
integrating seasonal foods with each of the holiday meals.
Recipes from this cookbook include:- Apple-Cinnamon Challah Rolls
- Spelt Matzah Balls
- Pomegranate Chicken
- Toasted Sesame Kale
- Cranberry Apple Crisp
The cookbook sells for only $20.00 and can be purchased online at www.avivaallen.com/cookbooks or at our office at 2221 Yonge St., Suite 504. Free Shipping in Canada for online purchases of two or more books. Makes a great gift!
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Lymphedema: What they don't tell you about Breast Cancer by CJ Paterson, RMT
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 Have you or someone you know had any of the following?
- Breast Cancer
- Radiation treatment
- Lymph node dissection
- Mastectomy or lumpectomy
If so, read on: If you have been treated for breast cancer you may be at risk of developing lymphedema which causes swelling of the chest arm and/or hand. The swelling may be accompanied by numbness, discomfort, and sometimes by infection.
Lymphedema is not life-threatening but early intervention can lessen its impact. What is the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system is the body's filtration system. It consists of organs, ducts, and nodes located throughout your body. This system drains fluid from the tissues, filters the blood and the lymph fluids and provides ...read more |
Dr. Maya in the Community
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FREE information sessions designed with seniors, parents, caregivers and children
in mind
are offered several times a month at Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton
Ave. East.
Come join Dr. Maya Pande as she
talks about health and wellness topics in our community.
 "Seniors and Arthritis Relief - the Gentle Way"
Learn how exercises, stretches, natural remedies and chiropractic can help you deal with arthritis pain.
When: January 19, 2010 at 12 noon
For more information, please contact Blythe at Central
Eglinton Community Centre at 416-392-0511, ext. 228. 
"Infants and Shoes, When is the Right Time?"
When: January 28, 2010 at 3pm.
For more information, please contact Leanna at Central
Eglinton Community Centre at 416-392-0511, ext. 246 |
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, as the year 2009 comes to a close, all of us at Pande Family Wellness wish you and your family a healthy and happy 2010. We hope to see you in the new year as you begin another year of healthy living.
Sincerely, |
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Dr. Maya Pande, DC
Pande Family Wellness Centre
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