Although my personal eating habits have improved greatly in the last 5-years it was not always like this for me. Actually for most of my life as I remember it my eating habits were terrible and I survived for … [Read more...] about Book: Review Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction
Will our addiction to gambling bring in the extra cash our government needs?
After much talk and waiting weeks for it to be introduced the Province of Ontario has finally launched its online gambling network through the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) which governs gambling here in Ontario. They plan to offer video slot games, blackjack, baccarat, & … [Read more...] about Will our addiction to gambling bring in the extra cash our government needs?
My Name Is Ken, And I’m A Food Junkie
It has always been difficult for me to eat properly. Perhaps that’s because I really like to eat things that aren’t good for me. All kinds of things like cake, pie, chips, chocolate, candy, etc, etc, etc. And it’s always been like this for as long as I can remember.
What I used to really … [Read more...] about My Name Is Ken, And I’m A Food Junkie
How Stress Affects Us and Our Addictions
The stress we encounter each day affects how we feel, the decisions were going to be making, whether or not there’s going to be a problem or altercation with a spouse or family member, or if we’re going to meet our various obligations.
Obviously stress is going to have a huge affect on … [Read more...] about How Stress Affects Us and Our Addictions
Profits Before The Human Cost Of Addiction?
Are people thinking about our addiction to alcohol? Or only about making more money and cheaper prices? When I was young and my life was hectic and full of adventure I can remember on many occasions venturing out to our local Brewers Retail Store. There was never a problem with access and I cannot … [Read more...] about Profits Before The Human Cost Of Addiction?
Is Our Addiction To Cell Phones & Texting The New Killer On The Road?
I remember the first time I ever saw a cell phone. I was working on a construction job in downtown Toronto around 1985. One of the men I was working with had a small business on the side and had purchased one to make calls during his breaks.
It was the size of a small lunch box, the phone … [Read more...] about Is Our Addiction To Cell Phones & Texting The New Killer On The Road?
Could Thigh-Gap Be The Next Dieting Disaster?
A story by Amanda Mascarelli (The Washington Post) was featured July 14, 2014 (The Toronto Star) and talked about this new dieting craze and what effect it might have on our youth.
Anne Becker, a psychiatrist and eating disorder specialist at Harvard Medical School had never heard of this … [Read more...] about Could Thigh-Gap Be The Next Dieting Disaster?
