Heading into Fall, now is the best time of year to get a fitness routine in place before the holidays take over. The kids are back at school and you deserve some time for yourself! Let Gixo bring the personal trainer to you, all through your phone. With 19 hours of LIVE classes per day, you can workout anytime, anywhere.
Need to jump start a new routine? Fitcamp Express is a toning, sweating, burning 25-minute version of our super popular Fitcamp. Starting October 8th, there will be three fun-tensive weeks of classes for strength, cardio and endurance. Signing up is easy and you simply choose the time that works best for you and you’ll get four LIVE 25 minute classes per week, with personal training, instant feedback and teammates and coaches that will cheer you on along the way. All LIVE from your phone.
Fitcamp Express in a nutshell:
• 25-min live classes, 4 days a week for 3 weeks (Mon-Thu)
• Starts Mon, Oct 8 and ends Thu, Oct 25
• Tone, Sweat, Recharge, and Burn workouts to build strength and endurance
• Available On Demand if you miss a class
On October 20th, Gixo will hold a 12-hour Walkathon to benefit Bright Pink, a non-profit organization on a mission to save women’s lives from breast and ovarian cancer by empowering them to live proactively at a young age.
Throughout the day you can walk one class or more where you can celebrate breast cancer survivors as well as honor those that have been lost. Throughout the registration process, Teammates can dedicate songs to loved ones impacted by breast cancer. Gixo will donate $5 per mile per person and you can do the walk anywhere.
I’d love to offer you a free trial link to try Gixo out for yourself -- with 19 hours of live fitness classes per day and hundreds of hours of on-demand programming, you can see how easy and fun it is to get Gixo’ing. In the app you’ll also find classes from Indoor Cardio, to Booty Work to Run Club and Yoga.
Available for iOs and Android, Gixo memberships are $19.99 per month, or $179.99 for an annual membership. Gixo offers a free seven day trial for new members, and we’d love to offer a giveaway for your readers as well.
Is There A Path To End The Autism Epidemic?
New published science and the screening of at-risk children before they receive any vaccines may provide a middle ground between the “all or nothing” positions of the two warring sides of the vaccine-autism debate, according to one of the leading critics of the government’s current vaccination program.
On one side of the debate are parents who believe that today’s high number of mandatory vaccinations (children in the 1960s received three vaccinations, today’s children receive 38) can cause autism in vulnerable children. On the other side are government health officials who deny any a link.
However, critics claim the government is being influenced by pharmaceutical companies whose revenues from vaccines exploded from $170 million in the early 1980s to more than $60 billion today. A study published in 2013 in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation concluded that the pharmaceutical industry “masterfully influences evidence base production” and also “exerts direct influences on professional decisions and health consumers.”
“There is a wealth of relevant scientific studies that prove that autism prevalence has skyrocketed in the United States,” says J.B. Handley, the father of a child with autism and author of the bookHow To End The Autism Epidemic (https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/how-to-end-the-autism-epidemic/.)
“And since 2004 there have been 11 groundbreaking discoveries in separate but related scientific fields that, taken together, reveal one of the causes of autism.”
Handley says those discoveries, published in peer-reviewed journals, include the work of such respected researchers as Dr. Carlos Pardo-Villamizar, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins; Dr. Christopher Exley, a professor of bioinorganic chemistry at Keele University in England, and the late Dr. Paul Patterson, a professor of biological sciences at the California Institute of Technology.
“Because of this new, published science,” Handley says, “we now know that autism is created by immune activation events in the brain during critical phases of brain development, typically by the time a child is 36-months-old, and that these immune activation events in the brain can be triggered by the aluminum adjuvant in vaccines. While the first of these discoveries occurred in 2004, the critical missing pieces have only fallen into place since 2010.”
All the while, the autism rate has exploded. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention noted that the rates for autism in children went from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 36 children in 2017.
Handley says returning to the vaccine schedule used in the mid-1980s provides a moderate solution. He also believes that there should be thorough screening before any vaccines are given to determine which children are at-risk from serious vaccine injury.
“We have the capacity to systematically assess the children who are more vulnerable before they receive a vaccine,” Handley says. “These children are at risk and it is the duty of our public health program to protect them.”
Handley believes these are some of the steps that should be taken:
- Removing vaccine safety from the Centers for Disease Control. Having the same agency that is in charge of promoting vaccinations also in charge of vaccine safety is an inherent conflict, he says.
- Screening vulnerable children should be implemented immediately. Some vulnerabilities are because of genetics, parental health histories of autoimmunity, and other children have problems that are apparent with a physical exam. Children who may have adverse reactions to vaccines also frequently have such conditions as ear infections, dark circles under the eyes and eczema.
- Test children before giving booster shots. Booster shots are provided for most vaccines. Handley believes many of these shots are unnecessary, as immunity has already been accomplished through the initial vaccine. A simple blood test would reveal if a booster shot is really necessary, he says.
- Establish clear rules for when a child should not receive vaccinations. A child should not be vaccinated when the child is sick, has eczema, is taking antibiotics, and several other conditions. “I’m not against all vaccinations all the time,” Handley says. “But more screening to spare at-risk infants would be a positive step in the right direction, and it’s something that could be achieved today. Based on his health history, my son with autism never should have been vaccinated.”
About J.B. Handley
J.B. Handley is the co-founder and chairman of Generation Rescue, a non-profit organization focused on helping children recover from autism that was inspired by the journey of his son, Jamison, who was diagnosed with autism in 2004. Author of the book How To End the Autism Epidemic(https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/how-to-end-the-autism-epidemic/), he is also the co-producer of the documentary film Autism Yesterday and the co-founder of the Age of Autism blog. Handley co-founded Swander Pace Capital, a middle-market private equity firm with more than $1.5 billion under management where he served as managing director for two decades. He is an honors graduate of Stanford University and lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Lisa, and their three children.
8 Influential Celebrities Steering the Wellness Revolution
Now a trillion-dollar industry, over the past 10 years wellness has become a buzzword and lifestyle for many. As avid promotors of healthy living, Health and Fitness Travel, the wellness holiday specialists explore the famous faces responsible for inspiring our next-gen wellness gurus. It is these young influential individuals that will soon be accountable for shifting attitudes towards self-care and healthy living in the public. From A-listers such as Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Anniston, to musicians like Drake and Zayn Malik, discover the 8 most influential celebrities who are steering this wellness revolution.
I’ll take care of you: Drake
Fuelling the wellness revolution one energy drink at a time, the ‘Hotline Bling’ singer has invested in MatchaBar, a start-up that harnesses the natural energy-boosting powers of finely powdered green tea, aka matcha. Further to his superfood endeavours, Drake also revealed back in March that he’s ditched meat and even suggested he might vegan, captioning an Instagram post with; ‘if two vegans are angry at each other…is it beef?’. As an inspiration and role model to young people all over the world it is thrilling to see Drake is using his platform to truly “Take Care” of himself and others.
Health tips from a friend: Jennifer Anniston
We aren’t sure what we are more envious of, Jennifer Anniston’s unbelievably successful acting career or her phenomenal figure (seriously, some people are just #blessed). Whilst celebrity diets are often viewed as overly restrictive and unattainable, the ex-Friends star insists that this is not the case for her. An open advocate for organic nutrition, Jen promotes a wholesome diet, she keeps her sugar intake low and cuts out processed food to keep her insides sparkling. More importantly, she is a long-term yogi and claims her sessions with celebrity trainer and friend Mandy Ingber are the reason for her healthy mind, body and soul!
Music for mental health: Zayn Malik
A long-time sufferer of anxiety, the ex-one direction singer has openly expressed how important it is for men to discuss mental health. Pulling out of the 2016 Capital Summertime Ball due to his struggles, this defining move provided a beacon of light for many who can identify with Zayn. Since, the recent #ITSOKAYTOTALK campaign has raised a deafening alarm to the growing male mental health crisis. With the single biggest killer of men under 45 being suicide, many celebrities including Ricky Gervais, Matthew Lewis and Harley Bonner are taking part in the campaign to give men the confidence to talk about their mental wellness.
Feeling fab: Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson is incredibly passionate when it comes to inspiring others to lead happy and healthy lifestyles. In 2013 she started her own line of athletic wear called ‘Fabletics’ and it has well and truly taken off! With her stunning workout sets and inspiring Instagram posts of her cardio and Pilates routines, it’s no surprise that Kate has inspired both men and women to take their fitness more seriously. She’s also been known to emphasise the importance of a skin workout too, stating that she loves a facial massage and toner to keep her skin looking fresh and rejuvenated.
Laughter is not always the best medicine: Russell Brand
With Brands’ loud personality and flamboyant wardrobe, it’s hard to imagine him in a moment of serious quietness. After years of addiction struggles he realised that to recover he needed to dig deeper within and confront the side of himself that he’d been trying so hard to cover up. With the help of meditation, the well-known comedian, actor, and now author of ‘Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions’ was able to find peace. A true inspiration within this wellness revolution, he is now helping others by sharing his story and promoting the David Lynch Foundation which provides transcendental meditation classes to people in at-risk communities.
Age is just a number: Cameron Diaz
Charlies angel no.2 grew up and is now a vocal advocate for the natural process of aging, stating that beauty is not just about your face, but rather it is about how you take care of your whole body. Her principles, accompanied by a healthy dose of science, are printed in ‘The Body Book’ and ‘The Longevity Book’. Combined, these are revolutionary wellness bibles on how to look and feel well. Her wholesome, holistic and all-loving approach to aging is truly refreshing, especially today where women are constantly pressured to keep themselves looking young. So, keep doing what you’re doing, Cameron!
Serving up the sun protection: Maria Sharapova
Living in the sunshine state certainly has its perks, but like Maria Sharapova will tell you optimal skin health is not one of them (at least not if you’re not careful). Following sound advice from her mother, the international tennis champion grew up with a great awareness about the effects of the sun on our skin, and rightly so. Inspired by shocking skin cancer statistics, Sharapova co-founded the sun-cream brand Supergoop to encourage others to take her mother’s advice and let everyone know that no matter how old or young you are, the time to start wearing sun cream is now!
Queen of the green: Beyoncé
After confirmation that Beyoncé would be headlining the much-anticipated Coachella festival this year, the ‘Single Ladies’ star went vegan, announcing the news on Instagram. She followed a 22 Day Nutrition meal planner, a programme which she co-founded with her husband, Jay Z, and celebrity trainer Marco Borges. The aim of the programme was to challenge both themselves and the public to move towards a plant-based lifestyle to benefit not only personal health, but also the health of the planet. With environmental awareness growing and the love for animals spreading, veganism has been hailed the single biggest way to reduce our environmental impact on the planet.
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Gluten Pioneer Says Food Labeled ‘Gluten Free’ Isn’t Always What You Think
Think you’re following a gluten-free diet? Not so fast.
A physician who is a pioneer in discovering and diagnosing the problems with gluten says many products touted as gluten-free today are not.
Dr. Kenneth Davin Fine, a gastroenterologist, and creator of Oro-Intestinal Fitness Products (www.finerhealth.com) and the Gluten/Food Sensitivity Diagnostic Laboratory EnteroLab.com brought gluten sensitivity to the public consciousness more than 20 years ago.
He says during those early years, gluten-sensitive patients usually experienced significant improvement in their health on a “gluten-free diet” but his patients have told him in recent years they have seen fewer improvements.
“Products can now be labeled ‘gluten free’ even if that food contains up to 20 parts per million of gluten,” Dr. Fine says. “While that doesn’t sound like a lot, a little gluten can go a long way in the reactions of the most active immune systems.”
Gluten is a protein found in the cereal grains wheat, barley, rye, and oats. It is a mixture of proteins and causes illness in people with either celiac disease, when the immune reactions to gluten damage the intestinal tissues visible on a biopsy, or more commonly non-celiac gluten sensitivity. This happens when symptoms and intestinal dysfunction are present in the absence of such changes on a biopsy.
Recent studies found that most (but not all) celiacs could eat gluten without resulting in damage to their small intestine. In his research, Dr. Fine has found that only about half of celiacs or non-celiac gluten sensitive patients can tolerate oats. He says “gluten-free oats” is a misnomer and may be responsible for symptoms experienced by people who think they are eating a gluten-free diet.
Dr. Fine believes the gluten sensitivity epidemic is caused by:
- A combination of greater immunoreactivity in most people stimulated by mainly environmental factors (stress, exposure to hormones in food, medicines, pollution, and possibly EMS from electronic devices).
- The way many foods have been altered by producers so they can be manufactured in mass quantities more efficiently.
- Widespread use of stomach acid-inhibiting medicines.
- A general lack of breastfeeding in this country from 1955-1985 (when synthetic infant formula was falsely touted to be more healthy than breast milk).
- Public health directives recommending that the public should eat mostly grains as part of the USDA food pyramid.
- An evolution of agricultural practices leading to hybridization of grains to increase their gluten content, and more widespread use of herbicides and pesticides.
Recently, there also has been a significant increase in the mass marketing of products said to assist the gut microbiome in digesting food. The microbiome is the genetic material of all the microbes – bacteria, viruses, and fungi – in the body.
Dr. Fine says the best way to keep a healthy gut and microbiome is to eat the right foods. “Researchers have sometimes detected a different microbiome in obese individuals compared to non-obese individuals; although this has attempted to be the blame for the obesity, it cannot be ruled out that their microbiome is different because they make different, and perhaps less healthful food choices,” Dr. Fine says.
Other reasons for a poor microbiome are frequent exposure to antibiotics, the bactericidal chlorine added to public water, improper sleep, stress, and diets heavy in meat, cooked food (as opposed to raw vegetables/salads and fruit), and “junk food” and other sugar-laden foods. This is all typical of the modern lifestyle, which Fine says is a primary contributor to poor overall health.
“If you really want to achieve a healthy body, you must have a healthy intestine and intestinal flora,” Dr. Fine says. “And when it comes to immunologic food sensitivities, one must really be more restrictive of antigenic foods than was necessary years ago because of the progression of this immunologic epidemic.”
About Dr. Kenneth Davin Fine
Dr. Kenneth Davin Fine, the creator of Oro-Intestinal Fitness Products, (www.finerhealth.com), and founder of the patented gluten sensitivity testing method at EnteroLab.com is an academic gastroenterologist who has held staff positions at both Baylor University Medical Center and the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School. His medical research has appeared in prestigious medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, Gastroenterology, The Journal of Clinical Investigation, and The American Journal of Gastroenterology. He has been professionally involved in patient care, medical research, teaching, directing clinical laboratories, nutritional pioneering and original health product and unique organic health food product development for almost 30 years.
CGPA Statement on Pharmaceutical Concessions in United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - The following is a statement by Jim Keon, President of the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA), on the pharmaceutical intellectual property aspects of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):
Canada was not at the table when harmful intellectual property provisions were negotiated between the United States and Mexico. The pharmaceutical provisions in USMCA will delay access to competition from biosimilar biologic drugs. Biologic medicines represent the fastest growing cost segment of health-care spending, and these delays will be costly to patients, businesses that sponsor employee drug plans, private payers and our industry.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is disappointing for the vast majority of Canadians who feel access to more affordable prescription medicines is the most important aspect of the negotiations. A recent poll1 found that four in five Canadians feel that it is important that the negotiations should not delay Canadians access to more affordable versions of expensive biologic drugs. Four in five Canadians also say it's important that the agreement not create new barriers for the implementation of National Pharmacare in Canada.
While the Government of Canada says it is committed to improving access to necessary prescription medication and reducing the amounts Canadian governments pay for these drugs2 this is unfortunately not what they have achieved by agreeing to concessions that reduce access to essential medicines and increase costs for those who pay for drugs.
The USMCA pharmaceutical intellectual property concessions are the latest hit for access to affordable prescription medicines for Canadians. Canada's intellectual property regime for pharmaceuticals was amended in September 2017 as a result of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union. The Parliamentary Budget Officer has conservatively estimated that the two-year patent term extension included in CETA will cost Canadians more $500 million annually.3
The pharmaceutical intellectual provisions included in the final text are extensive, and other aspects of the text are concerning. The CGPA is conducting a comprehensive review of the text to ensure there are no additional negative consequences for the Canadian health-care system.
About the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association
The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) represents Canada's generic pharmaceutical industry. The industry plays an important role in controlling health-care costs in Canada. Generic drugs are dispensed to fill more than 71 percent of all prescriptions but account for account for only 21 percent of the $28-billion Canadians spend annually on prescription medicines.
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1 http://canadiangenerics.ca/news-release62/new-poll-canadians-strongly-agree-that-access-to-affordable-prescription-medicines-is-most-important-priority-for-nafta-2-0/
2 https://pm.gc.ca/eng/minister-health-mandate-letter
3 http://www.pbo-dpb.gc.ca/web/default/files/Documents/Reports/2018/Patent%20Restoration/Patent_Restoration_EN.pdf
SOURCE Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Can Prevent Dementia
Chattanooga, TN, September 28, 2018 ― Dr. Timothy R. Jennings speaks expertly on a subject that concerns over 5.5 million people across the nation: how to prevent dementia and keep our mind sharp as we age. A psychiatrist and international speaker, Jennings introduces his new book, recently rated #1 by Amazon in books on dementia, The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind.
Dr. Jennings prescribes simple, everyday actions we can take to stave off disease, promote vitality, and prevent dementia and late-onset Alzheimer's. "The choices we make now can help us to keep our minds sharp and maintain our independence as we age,” says Jennings.
An easy-to-use guide to maintaining brain and body health throughout life, The Aging Brain is based on solid, up-to-date scientific research, and the interventions discussed can prevent progression toward dementia, even in those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment. The recommendations also may help reduce disability and depression.
"This book isn't just for people hoping to slow the aging process,” says Jennings. "It's also for anyone who is a caregiver to someone at risk of or already beginning to suffer from dementia. It offers a hopeful, healthy way forward.”
Jennings, who maintains a private practice in Chattanooga, TN, has authored several books, including The God-Shaped Brain and The God-Shaped Heart. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Fellow of the Southern Psychiatric Association, and is president and founder of Come and Reason Ministries.
For more information about Dr. Jennings, please visit the website: https://www.agingbrainbook.com.
To connect with Dr. Jennings, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/DrTimJennings/ and https://twitter.com/timjenningsmd.
The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind
Baker Books
Released: June 2018
ISBN-10: 080107522X
ISBN-13: 978-0801075223
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Reviews for The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind:
Dr. Caroline Leaf, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Communication Pathologist and Author: "Great advice and excellent science on aging! It's well worth following and applying these principles so as to age the way we are supposed to.”
Rodney A. Poling, MD, DFAPA, medical director, Behavioral Healthcare Center, Columbia TN., and board-certified geriatric psychiatrist: "A well-researched and commonsense book aimed at helping one understand the complexities of dementia, while offering recommendations for maintaining healthy brain function into our later years.”
Michael Lyles, psychiatrist, author, and speaker: "Dr. Jennings clearly describes how to practically manage the medical and lifestyle variables that can positively impact brain health and the process of aging. Age is a number, but getting old is a lifestyle.”
Jessie James Decker has no time for cheating rumors.
The country-pop superstar is continuing doing what she does best – running her empire…and officially launching her partnership with JustFab, which goes live TODAY. You can shop her favorite boot styles for fall at www.justfab.com/jjd.
Decker is kicking off her favorite time of year – BOOT SEASON – by releasing her aptly named new single, “Boots,” which is featured in her new JustFab commercial (get a taste straight from Jessie’s ‘gram here).
The Broadview Hotel unveils a monthly rotating menu at The Civic
The 127-year old historic landmark invites guests to experience delectable new dishes and cocktails
TORONTO, ON –
The Broadview Hotel’s restaurant,
The Civic, unveils a fresh seasonal menu inspired by Ontario’s homegrown flavours, embracing techniques traditional to Mennonite farm cooking, along with classic German and French cuisine. Rotating monthly to best highlight seasonal ingredients, the culinary team, led by
Chef de Cuisine Dave Couse, has crafted a menu that emphasizes the simplicity and diversity of traditional cooking.
“The idea behind a rotating menu is to offer guests seasonal flavours that are rooted in Ontario’s rich terroir,” says Couse. “We wanted to create an original experience that guests can enjoy every time they dine with us. For our team, it also allows us to flex our culinary creativity and design something new and exciting on an ongoing basis.”
This approachable concept will charm both new and returning patrons with a hyper-seasonal menu that accommodates all palates. Bringing traditional dining service to the forefront, guests are encouraged to converse with their servers, ask questions about dishes, ingredients, pairings and more.
Sure-fire starters for the September menu include Sweet Corn Velouté ($10) served with whipped mascarpone and brown butter popcorn; Cured Steelhead Trout ($13), a sweet and salty cured fish with radicchio purée and turnip and Roasted Grape and Kale Salad($14) with red quinoa and pickled kohlrabi for a lighter start to an aromatic dining experience.
Roasted Grape and Kale Salad
Photo credit: Kayla Rocca
Each monthly menu embraces the vibrant flavours of the season with bird, game and seafood. Highlights from the September menu include Roasted Mennonite Hen ($27) providing an Oktoberfest flavour profile with rye spätzle, sweet onion, carrots and grainy mustard; Confit of Wild Boar Shank ($36) with glazed maple, hasselback potato, earthy cabbage and an abundance of fresh chives; Atlantic Salmon ($28) accompanied by shaved fennel slaw, salmon caviar and fresh dill and sorrel; and Crispy Skin Sablefish ($34) alongside potato gnocchi tossed in dandelion haché, and savoury beefsteak tomato broth.
Confit of Wild Boar Shank
Photo credit: Kayla Rocca
Cap the meal off with The Civic’s new desserts, fashioned by Pastry Chef Sarah Battyethat will satisfy every sweet tooth. Indulge in the Tres Leche ($9), featuring soft sponge cake with maple sugar macerated plum, and white chocolate milk crumble. Craving something a little fruitier? Try the Raspberry Sachertorte ($12) with raspberry purée and dark chocolate glaze drizzled on a slice of rich chocolate cake – or the Pavlova ($10), a lighter “crispy on the outside, soft on the inside” meringue presented with fresh berries and Chantilly.
Bee Charmer
Photo credit: Kayla Rocca
To complement the updated seasonal fare, The Civic is offering a rotating cocktail menu, conceptualized by
Head Bartender Tony DaSilva. Indulgences include
The Bookshop Casanova ($14), featuring Botanist gin, pisco, lemon juice, falernum, orange flower water and nutmeg; the
Bee Charmer ($16) with strawberry-infused Cazadores Reposado tequila, honey syrup with prosecco and bee pollen sugar; while the
Garden of Eden ($14) is prepared with olive oil washed vodka, Dolin Dry Vermouth, pino mugo with a touch of bitters and basil. Further, the wine list shines a spotlight on well-known grape varietals from across the globe.
In addition to dining à la carte, guests can enjoy a five-course tasting menu highlighting monthly feature dishes. This allows diners to experience more of the innovative creations in one delectable sitting. For larger groups and families, The Civic offers family-style plating to allow guests to sample several menu items in a shareable format. Additionally, The Civic unveiled a new brunch menu for weekenders served Saturdays and Sundays.
“The Civic is a community gathering spot. These exciting changes offer our guests an engaging dining experience,” says Murray Henderson, General Manager, The Broadview Hotel. “Whether they’re here for a casual meal with friends and family or want to celebrate a milestone, The Civic embodies the true ‘civic centre’ of the east end.”
Reservations for The Civic can be made online at thebroadviewhotel.ca. For large groups please contact dinewithus@thebroadviewhotel.ca or call (416) 362-8439. For hours of operation, to view the menus or for more information, please visit thebroadviewhotel.ca. Reservations for holiday parties in The Civic can be made at 416-644-9589.
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About The Broadview Hotel
Located in the heart of Riverside at the corner of Queen St. E. and Broadview Ave., The Broadview Hotel is a boutique hotel, The Civic restaurant, lobby Café + Bar and Rooftop. The Romanesque Revival-style building constructed in 1891 is a heritage property, as designated by the City of Toronto. Cleverly reimagined as a charismatic gathering spot, each space is infused with the spirit of the east end: it’s a place where international travellers relax alongside local residents. Drawing from The Broadview’s iconic façade, visitors and community members will enjoy a uniquely crafted hospitality experience.
Youth Suicide Statistics
• Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24. (2016 CDC WISQARS)
• Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18. (2016 CDC WISQARS)
• More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED.
• Each day in our nation an average of over 3,041 suicide attempts are made by young people, grades 9-12. If these percentages are additionally applied to grades 7 and 8, the numbers would be higher.
• Four out of Five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs.
• The Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System (YRBS) is a survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that includes national, state, and local school-based representative samples of 9th through 12th grade students. The purpose is to monitor priority health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth in the United States.
What is being done to stop and/or reverse this enormous and growing trend?
International Suicide Prevention (ISP) has been successfully treating suicidal thoughts since 2006.
ISP is the only suicide prevention organization to be using advanced cognitive neuropsychology treatments that have been proven to work on suicidal ideation.
At the forefront of this epidemic ISP is developing the first of its kind, self-help suicide prevention mobile app that will treat suicidal ideation among teens.
The first step in the development stage is geared to target adolescents ages 5 to 24. Afterwards, ISP is expected to expand this program to include: veterans, military, first responders and seniors.
This has all been made possible with the help of behavioral modification scientist Matthew Dovel. Mr. Dovel has been working in the field of cognitive neuropsychology for over 3 decades. He is responsible for discovering a code that unlocks the secret to effectively modifying human behavior.
“Prejuvenation” 6 Things Millennials Can Do to Maintain Their Youth
Many people in their 20’s are stressed out about high post-college student loan debt requiring long work hours and side hustles to pay it off. They’re noticing their work hard play hard lifestyle is leading to tired eyes and premature wrinkles. They turn to filters to optimize their social media photos. Many are influenced by celebrities their age not to mention the countless millennial “social media influencers” who are setting the new standard for beauty and youth. Bottomline, millennials are stressed, and they don’t want to look it. Dr. Manesh Shah, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery urges the under 30 crowd not to overdo it with expensive treatments and procedures that can actually make them look older and put them further into debt. Here is his list of 6 things millennials can do to maintain their youth.
- Use sunblock every day.
“The best way to make sure your face is protected from the sun is to use a daily moisturizer with SPF of no less than 30,” explains Dr. Shah. He also suggests applying creams to your neck and chest to postpone wrinkling and sagging in these areas. “The sun protection done daily in your 20’s will pay off greatly in your 40’s,” he says.
- Get your Vitamin C.
“Vitamin C is a huge collagen booster and it also reduces pores and brightens skin, and these are the exact things women in their late 30’s and 40’s complain about most,” he reveals. Foods such as cantaloupe, mango, pineapples, oranges, grapefruits, and berries are all packed with this antioxidant which when eaten regularly does wonders to sustain a youthful glow.
- Ditch the fast food and eat more fish.
Those late night post partying fries and pizza are to be expected and at 25 are difficult to avoid. Perhaps your metabolism can handle it, for now. Offset these weekend indulgences by eating fish during the week. “Fish oil has fatty acids can erase early wrinkles you may notice. It prevents inflammation which can only make wrinkles more noticeable and deeper over time. A lot of millennials who are picky eaters and avoid seafood can get Omega-3’s via supplements but getting it directly from eating fish is best,” Dr. Shah suggests.
- Quit smoking.
Nothing will age you quicker than smoking. “It is possible for a 25-year-old to look 8-5 years younger, within just 3 months after quitting smoking. This number increases after age 30. Women over age 40 who don’t smoke typically look up to a decade younger than their counterparts who still smoke,” says Dr. Shah. There are a gazillion reasons to quit smoking. Linking it to vanity is a pretty powerful motivator.
- Decrease your sugar intake.
You really want to start getting mindful about your sugar intake in your 20’s for many different reasons. “Sugars and carbohydrates are a beauty killer because they are proinflammatory. Pasta, ketchup, candy, ice cream, and fruit juices are often dietary staples for those under 30. Any inflammation in the body will show up on the face in the form of adult acne, sagging and wrinkling not to mention sallow skin tone,” warns Dr. Shah.
- Maintain your glow with facials and peels.
While many millennials are starting off with “Baby Botox” which can postpone wrinkling, Botox isn’t cheap. It also can be a “gateway” treatment which leads to lip injections and fillers that oftentimes have a reverse effect making younger women appear older, cautions Dr. Shah. “Lasers and peels have come very far, offer and excellent solution for sun damage, skin texture, pores, acne scarring and cell turnover to stimulate collagen growth. These treatments are still a bit costly for millennials, many of whom are on a strict budget,” he adds.
Dr. Shah concludes that millennials who get into a good solid habit of taking care of themselves both inside and out, will create a lifestyle of longevity. “Millennials raised by mothers who may have had breast implants, Botox, lip injections feel that getting things “done” is normal. This is exactly why I am always very honest when advising patients under 25 on procedures they’re considering.”
About Dr. Manish Shah
Plastic Surgeon Colorado | Dr. Manish Shah, M.D. | Denver https://drmanishshah.com/
Manish Shah, M.D., F.A.C.S. is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. After completing his formal plastic surgery training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Univ. of Tennessee College of Medicine, he moved to New York City and was selected for the prestigious Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He underwent extensive, advanced training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body at the hands of some of the most renowned cosmetic surgeons in the world. Dr. Shah is one of only a select few plastic surgeons in the country who have undergone formal post-graduate training in aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Shah’s specialties include revision facial aesthetic surgery, rhinoplasty (“nose reshaping”), and aesthetic surgery of the breast (breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction). He is, however, well-trained in all areas of aesthetic surgery. Dr. Shah’s aim is to obtain a natural appearing transformation that complements the real you!
