Dr. Misa's Blog - My Brain Chatter

It’s not uncommon to hear adults use sugar as a reward to children for good behaviour. A toddler gets a little treat after each time they successfully use the potty. A grandparent gives their grandchild candy for being such a good helper tidying up. A teacher gives out candy to each student who answers a pop quiz question correctly. A parent takes their child for ice cream after winning a soccer game. It might seem harmless and enjoyable at the time, but is all this sugar imp

The first time I studied the "Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum" at a CrossFit trainer course it totally resonated with me. I often use it during speaking engagements to illustrate my view of health and has become a model for the way I practice medicine. We all have a spot on this health "continuum" and depending on how our day (or week, or month, or year!) is going, we move along this curve, either to the right or to the left. Most of my patients are initially somewhere be