Carbohydrates and diabetes It is common knowledge that carbohydrate foods affect our blood sugar levels. To explain this further, it is important to first understand carbohydrates. The carbohydrate food group includes fruits, breads and cereals, rice, pasta, lentils, certain starchy vegetables like potato and corn, and dairy. When we eat carbohydrate-containing foods our pancreas secretes the insulin hormone. This takes the glucose from … [Read more...]
What to expect in an initial literacy speech pathology assessment
On visiting a speech pathologist, the session often starts with a discussion around the area of concern, whether it is regarding speech, language, literacy, voice, stuttering or swallowing. Once you have established what your concerns are, there are a few key components that a literacy assessment is composed of including: Case History This includes any background history such as any developmental concerns; both physical and mental, or family … [Read more...]
Maintaining weight loss
People often ask dietitians 'what is the best diet for losing weight?', and we end up disappointing them by explaining that there is no perfect diet. What really works for long-term weight loss are the lifestyle changes a person makes. It is also essential to understand the importance of a balanced diet. Following an overly restrictive diet can lead to disordered eating patterns and nutritional deficiencies. Medical management of obesity There … [Read more...]
The Spalding Literacy Program
The Spalding Method is one of the most comprehensive and effective method for teaching English. The Spalding Approach aims to increase literacy for all; from preschoolers to adults regardless of their initial literacy abilities. The Spalding Method trains individuals to develop deep thinking and problem solving to become skilled readers, critical listeners, and accomplished writers and spellers. It is an integrated, multisensory language arts … [Read more...]
What to expect in an initial stuttering speech pathology assessment
When visiting a speech pathologist for the first time, as you might guess, one of the first questions your clinician will ask you is what the reason for the visit is. If you are seeing fluency or stuttering specialist, then your concern will most likely be due to a stutter that you or your child has. The stutter is often one that has been present since you or your child started talking however, we do sometimes see stuttering arise in patients … [Read more...]
Dietary management of hypertension
What is hypertension? Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, and according to the Heart foundation, approximately 4 in 10 adults are experiencing hypertension which is a cause for concern. What is blood pressure? We often hear this term but may not fully comprehend what it means. The heart pumps blood throughout the body through blood vessels knows as arteries. The force with which the blood is pumped is known as blood pressure. … [Read more...]
Alcohol
What is alcohol? Alcohol is formed by yeast fermentation of different foods. Wine, for example, is made from the sugar in grapes and beer comes from the sugar in malted barley. Through this fermentation process, ethanol is produced as a by product. The strength of the alcohol is dependent on the length of the fermentation process. Spirits, for example, have a higher alcohol content than beer or wine. How much should you consume? The … [Read more...]
What to expect in an initial adult swallowing assessment
When visiting a speech pathologist for the first time, as you might guess, one of the first questions your clinician will ask you is what the reason for the visit is. If you are seeing a dysphagia specialist, then your concern will most likely be due to difficulties swallowing. Swallowing difficulties can occur with food or solids, drinks or liquids and even with saliva. These difficulties can arise due to a number of reasons such as … [Read more...]
Nutrition during Pregnancy
Pregnant women often use the phrase 'now I'm eating for two'. There is an increase in the calorie intake for pregnant women as the child is relying on the mother's diet for nutrition. However, eating for two does not mean simply doubling the calories. The extra need for calories should not be a license to consume empty calories from high fat, high sugar foods or sugar sweetened beverages. Instead, calories should come from a variety of food … [Read more...]
Possible causes for literacy delays Part 2: Writing
Just like reading, there are many possible areas of difficulty that can lead to a written language delay. Here are some of the most likely possibilities that would affect a child’s literacy development. Poor letter to sound correspondence and phonological awareness Once again, an understanding of the link between the letters and their paired sounds or letter to sound correspondence is crucial in writing. This is because the individual needs … [Read more...]
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