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Do you feel something missing in your life? This is rooted in the understanding one part of you can significantly affect the whole of you.

105 Gibson Health's goal is to deliver healthy messages so you can care for yourself as a whole person, in all your physical, mental, spiritual, and social ways. Do you feel your daily lifestyle choices are impacting you in ways you don't want?

105 Gibson Health goal's is to deliver healthy messages so you can care for yourself as a whole person, in all your physical, mental, spiritual, and social ways. We will share health tips, community resources, and awareness-building strategies to help you in your journey to optimal health. Come on a journey with us!

12/03/2025

The United Nations designates December 3rd to be the International Day of Persons with Disabilities ✨

This year, their theme is “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”, which their website states: “builds on the reaffirmed commitment of world leaders gathered at the Second World Summit for Social Development to build a more just, inclusive, equitable and sustainable world and their understanding that advancing progress on social development depends on, and indeed necessitates, the inclusion of all segments of society.” (United Nations, 2025)

The World Health Organization states: “The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.” (WHO, 2025)

💡Resource Spotlight: Check out and to see what they are doing to recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities!

11/27/2025

November is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month 🧑‍🧒‍🧒🌸

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes a group of conditions, the two main forms of which are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are diseases that inflame the lining of the GI (gastrointestinal) tract and disrupt your body’s ability to digest food, absorb nutrition, and eliminate waste in a healthy manner.

These are lifelong disease and people can experience acute periods of active symptoms (active disease or flare), and other times when their symptoms are absent (remission).

💡 Resource Spotlight: Thanks to for the information, check them out for more resources if you or a loved one has been affected by Crohn’s and Colitis!

11/20/2025

💙 Happy !
Today we celebrate children’s rights — including every child’s right to belong, to express their identity, and to take pride in their culture and traditions. Thank you to everyone helping make Canada a place where children’s voices are valued every day.

11/05/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

👀 Did you know that there are 3 types of diabetes? Type 1 (T1D), Type 2 (T2D) and gestational.

Diabetes is a chronic disease where the body has high blood sugar (glucose) because it either can’t make enough insulin or can’t use insulin properly.

Insulin, a hormone from the pancreas, is needed to move glucose from the blood into cells for energy.

Among people in Canada:
30% live with diabetes or prediabetes;
10% live with diagnosed diabetes, a figure that climbs to 15% when cases of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes are included.

Diabetes contributes to 40% of heart attacks, 30% of strokes, 50% of kidney failure requiring dialysis, is the leading cause of blindness and 70% of all non-traumatic leg and foot amputations.

💡 Resource Spotlight: Check out for more information and resources!

10/22/2025

Invisible Disabilities Week takes place October 19-25, 2025 💛

Our friends at give us some insight on this topic:

“It is important that we recognize that not all disabilities are visible. Invisible disabilities include physical, mental, or neurological conditions that are not immediately apparent but can still significantly impact daily activities and quality of life.

It is estimated that 80-96% of people with disabilities have invisible conditions. The scope of invisible disabilities is far more extensive than many individuals realize. In Canada, 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older have reported to have at least one disability as of 2022. These statistics are crucial for encouraging us to be more mindful as you never know who may be experiencing something that is affecting their day-to-day life.

Some Examples of Invisible Disabilities Include:
Chronic Health Conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, lupus, Crohn’s disease)
Neurological Conditions (e.g., epilepsy, migraines, traumatic brain injuries)
Mental Health Conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, PTSD)
Neurodevelopmental Conditions (e.g., autism, ADHD)
Sensory Impairments (e.g., hearing or vision loss without visible aids)”

https://ymhc.ngo/blogs/news/you-dont-look-sick-the-importance-of-invisible-disability-week

💡 Resource Spotlight:
Check out for more information on this important topic and for youth-related mental health resources!
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10/14/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month! 🧠

The Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada estimates that ADHD affects approximately 7-9% of children and 3-5% of adults.. that’s around 1.8 million Canadians!

Many genetic studies indicated that ADHD runs in families, and is estimated to be 77-88% hereditary. It affects people of all ages, races, genders and backgrounds and no two experiences are exactly alike. We have included some resources from our friends at the CADDAC to help make your spaces more accommodating for our friends with ADHD!

💡 Resource Spotlight:
Check out caddac.ca for additional programs and resources if you or a loved one have ADHD, or if you are exploring a diagnosis.

11/28/2024

Did you know?
November is the month for Stomach Cancer awareness.

Stomach Cancer is also known as gastric cancer. It is estimated that 4,200 Canadians will be diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2024, and the 5-year net survival rate is 29%

Some risk factors include:
- Infection with Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori)
- Diet (e.g. high consumption of red, smoked, cured or processed meat, high salt and nitrate diet)
- High body mass index and obesity
- Cigarette smoking
- Previous exposure to radiation
- Previous stomach surgery
- Family history
- Other genetic factors (Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC), Lynch syndrome, Familial Adenomatous polyposis (FAP), BRCA-gene mutation, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Li-Fraumeni syndrome)
- Stomach conditions (Chronic atrophic gastritis, Intestinal metaplasia, Gastric epithelial dysplasia, Adenomatous gastric polyps, Pernicious anemia, Ménétrier disease) 
We encourage stomach cancer screening in people with increased risk, which may include blood and stool tests, endoscopy, CT imaging scan, biopsy, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).

You can also get involved by participating in the Stomach Cancer Star campaign, volunteer, and also making changes in your lifestyle that might help reduce chances of developing stomach cancer!

All resources are from the Canadian Cancer Society, and the Stomach Cancer foundation of Canada.  

11/21/2024

The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week for adults.

Here are 4 easy ways to stay active every day:
1. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. 🏃‍♀️
2. Go for a walk after meals to boost digestion and energy. 🚶‍♂️
3. Try a new sport or activity – Dance, swim, or try a fitness class! 🕺💃
4. Stretch every morning to improve flexibility and reduce stress. 🌅

What’s your favourite way to stay active? Let us know in the comments down below!

11/21/2024

Winter safety ❄️ 🥶

Let’s talk about winter safety this week!

The weather is getting cold, and seasonal temperatures continue falling steadily this time of year!!
As winter is approaching, it is important for us to know how to prepare for the season and keep ourselves safe in case of an emergency.

1. Avoid frostbite & hypothermia
- Wear protective, warm, layered clothing like winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves, thermal clothing, and winter boots. This protects you from the cold weather
- Signs of frostbite: Pale grey, waxy textured skin in affected area cold to the touch, numbness and localized pain, swelling and blistering
- Signs of hypothermia: Confusion, lethargy, weakness, apathy, pale skin colour.
→ important!! Get medical assistance immediately if you notice these signs!

2. Always check weather forecast about the snow and temperature
- This helps you to better prepare and plan ahead before going outdoors like dressed up warmly, such as to avoid wind chills and extremely cold temperatures.

3. Keeping an emergency kit in the vehicle in case of an emergency
- A first aid kit, booster cables, gloves and hats, non perishable snacks, blanket, and candles would be a great start to protecting yourself while travelling or in case of an emergency

4. Beware of the icy roads and snow
- When driving on snowy or icy roads, keep in mind that it takes longer for vehicles to stop.
- Reduce your speed on slippery roads and give yourself plenty of room to stop
- Using winter tires or all season tires would also help your vehicle to deliver better traction on an ice or snow-covered road surface

5. Be nice, clear your ice
- Whether you are shoveling or skiing, always dress warmly in cold temperatures and avoid over-exerting yourself.
- Your heart has to work harder to pump blood through your blood vessels when they are constricted by the cold. Over-exerting with the added stress could trigger a heart attack or stroke

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11/14/2024

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🍏🌟 Lets talk about healthy eating and habits this week! 🥗🥑

What you eat has a big impact on your energy, mood, and overall health. Studies showed that poor diet contributes to 1 in 5 deaths globally, with diets high in salt, sugars, and saturated fats being major culprits.

Here are few simple changes you can make to eat healthier:
1. Fill half your plate with veggies – veggies are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber 🥦
2. Choose whole grains – Swap white bread and pasta for whole grains e.g. quinoa and brown rice. 🍞🍚
3. Eating more protein food - Helps build and maintain bones, muscles and skin!! 💪🏻
4. Limiting highly and ultra-processed foods 🍟
5. Add healthy fats – foods like avocado, nuts, and olive oil are heart-healthy fats!!! Add them to your meal!🥑

Start with small changes and feel the difference in your energy and mood!

Additional references if you wanted to know more on how to eat healthy!!!
Government of Canada. (n.d.). Canada’s food guide. https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
Heart and Stroke Foundation. (n.d.). Healthy eating habits. https://www.heartandstroke.ca/healthy-living/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-basics

11/07/2024

Lets talk about eye care this week!

Did you know? 👀
Eyes are such amazing sensory organs that they are the most active muscles in your body, and contain 7 million cones which help you see colour and detail and 100 million cells called rods which help you to see better in the dark!!!

According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, “If performed according to recommended frequency guidelines, including diagnostic and imaging tools, more than 90% of vision loss in Canada can be detected early and prevented from progressing to functional vision impairment” (CAO, 2024)

Since 75% of eye diagnosis is preventable and treatable, it is important to get your regular eye exam every year or two to early detect any changes in vision regularly. You could walk into or book an appointment at a registered optometrist clinics for an eye exam by using reliable search tool ( Ontario Association of Optometrists) to look for an eye doctor.

Is it possible to get covered for an eye exam?

- In Ontario, eye exams are covered by provincial healthcare for individuals under the age of 20 and over the age of 65 and for those with certain medical conditions or receiving social assistance

- ODSP: Most life and health insurance (extended health benefits) plans covers eye exam fee as part of the overall vision care benefit with a set maximum every 24 months.

- Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program - covers eligible First Nations and Inuit individuals who are not covered by other provincial or territorial health plan, (Ontario → OHIP).

For more information, please refer to Health Canada or government of Ontario’s website (https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-disability-support-program-policy-directives-income-support/914-vision-care)

References

Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO). (2024). Position statement: Eye exam frequency. https://opto.ca/document/position-statement-eye-exam-frequency

10/31/2024

Do you know we have a wellness station that offers free stress, cognitive and physical test every friday by a registered nurse practitioner and volunteers? Want to know more or make an appointment? Contact us at 905-946-8787 ext 127 or email us by healthservices@105gibson.com

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