Health Resources
In this folder of our website we have included internet
sites and book resources on various health topics.
*The web site links below are
being made available for your convenience only. They are not meant to
substitute seeing your family doctor for persistent symptoms. None of these web
sites are owned or operated by our own clinic, but are general information sites
mostly offered through regional and government bodies.*
ADD/ADHD Attention deficit disorder with
or without hyperactivity
www.caddra.ca is a great
site for helpful information on this condition. As well, good book resources
are: Taking Charge of ADHD by Russell Barkley, and Driven to Distraction by
John Ratey.
Addictions/Substance abuse
www.camh.net
is a good general site for addictions and mental health resources. Our local
resource in Halton is www.haltonadapt.org.
Alzheimers disease
The phone number for the Halton Alzheimer society is 905-529-7030
and their website is www.alzheimer.interlynx.net.
Arthritis
For general information on any arthritis conditions you can call
the arthritis society at 1-800-321-1433 their site is www.arthritis.ca.
Back and Neck pain
Many people suffer with chronic or acute neck and back pain. Dr.
Mckenzie has put together a tool kit to aid patients suffering with these
ailments, it includes various stretches and exercises people can implement at
home. www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/mckenzie-exerciseprogram.html
Children's Health
These are a couple of good sites on infant and child feeding,
exercise, nutrition and many other related topics: www.aboutkidshealth.ca
and www.caringforkids.cps.ca.
Diabetes
Thousands of people suffer with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is on
the rise and will continue to do so as our population ages. A few sites to help
educate those newly diagnosed are www.publichealth.gc.ca
and www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/diabetes/en/.
Heart disease and stroke (includes information on
high blood pressure)
For heart disease and stroke information good sites are www.heartandstroke.ca
and www.publichealth.gc.ca.
Mental Health Resources
Mental health issues affect many individuals and families at
various stages of their lives. Below are some internet resources to
review:
www.camh.net,
www.checkupfromtheneckup.ca,
www.feelingblue.com, www.canmat.org, www.macanxiety.com, and
local resources can be found at www.region.halton.on.ca/health/.
Kevin
Waldbillig, MACP, B.Ed., Therapist
Providing
counselling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families for a
wide range of issues and topics.
www.changeworksinteractive.com
A good book to consider especially for depression is Mind over
Mood: A Cognitive Therapy Manual for Clients, by D. Greenberger
Sexual Health
These sites primarily look at the various sexually transmitted
diseases that we all need to be aware of.
www.sexualityandu.ca, www.publichealth.gc.ca
and our local public health site www.halton.ca has
extensive information on this topic and a listing of local sexual health
clinics.
Travel Health
For travel health advice again the public health site sited above
and www.halton.ca has information on travel vaccines
and medications needed for various destinations. You can also book an
appointment at our local travel health clinic by calling 905-825-6000.
In this folder of our website we have included internet
sites and book resources on various health topics.
*The web site links below are
being made available for your convenience only. They are not meant to
substitute seeing your family doctor for persistent symptoms. None of these web
sites are owned or operated by our own clinic, but are general information sites
mostly offered through regional and government bodies.*
ADD/ADHD Attention deficit disorder with
or without hyperactivity
www.caddra.ca is a great
site for helpful information on this condition. As well, good book resources
are: Taking Charge of ADHD by Russell Barkley, and Driven to Distraction by
John Ratey.
Addictions/Substance abuse
www.camh.net
is a good general site for addictions and mental health resources. Our local
resource in Halton is www.haltonadapt.org.
Alzheimers disease
The phone number for the Halton Alzheimer society is 905-529-7030
and their website is www.alzheimer.interlynx.net.
Arthritis
For general information on any arthritis conditions you can call
the arthritis society at 1-800-321-1433 their site is www.arthritis.ca.
Back and Neck pain
Many people suffer with chronic or acute neck and back pain. Dr.
Mckenzie has put together a tool kit to aid patients suffering with these
ailments, it includes various stretches and exercises people can implement at
home. www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/mckenzie-exerciseprogram.html
Children's Health
These are a couple of good sites on infant and child feeding,
exercise, nutrition and many other related topics: www.aboutkidshealth.ca
and www.caringforkids.cps.ca.
Diabetes
Thousands of people suffer with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is on
the rise and will continue to do so as our population ages. A few sites to help
educate those newly diagnosed are www.publichealth.gc.ca
and www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/diabetes/en/.
Heart disease and stroke (includes information on
high blood pressure)
For heart disease and stroke information good sites are www.heartandstroke.ca
and www.publichealth.gc.ca.
Mental Health Resources
Mental health issues affect many individuals and families at
various stages of their lives. Below are some internet resources to
review:
www.camh.net,
www.checkupfromtheneckup.ca,
www.feelingblue.com, www.canmat.org, www.macanxiety.com, and
local resources can be found at www.region.halton.on.ca/health/.
Kevin
Waldbillig, MACP, B.Ed., Therapist
Providing
counselling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families for a
wide range of issues and topics.
www.changeworksinteractive.com
A good book to consider especially for depression is Mind over
Mood: A Cognitive Therapy Manual for Clients, by D. Greenberger
Sexual Health
These sites primarily look at the various sexually transmitted
diseases that we all need to be aware of.
www.sexualityandu.ca, www.publichealth.gc.ca
and our local public health site www.halton.ca has
extensive information on this topic and a listing of local sexual health
clinics.
Travel Health
For travel health advice again the public health site sited above
and www.halton.ca has information on travel vaccines
and medications needed for various destinations. You can also book an
appointment at our local travel health clinic by calling 905-825-6000.