Randomized Controlled Trial J Med Assoc Thai . 2012 Dec;95 Suppl 12:S76-82. Efficacy of fresh lime for smoking cessation Suthat Rungruanghiranya 1, Chatchai Ekpanyaskul, Chanin Sakulisariyaporn, Prapada Watcharanat, Kunyanit AkkalakulawasAffiliations expand PMID: 23513469 Abstract Objective: To determine the efficacy of fresh lime as a smoking cessation aid compared with nicotine gum. Material and method: A randomized, controlled trial was conducted between March 2009 and September 2009.Continue reading “Having trouble with your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? Think about lime juice according to a Thai study!”
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Yet more collateral COVID-19 damage for the “public good” ? : Ontario enacts second COVID-19 and the COVID police will be there to “protect” us
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility January 12, 2021 Office of the Premier Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Additional Resources Related Topics TORONTO – In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over theContinue reading “Yet more collateral COVID-19 damage for the “public good” ? : Ontario enacts second COVID-19 and the COVID police will be there to “protect” us”
Quebec’s L’actualité’s Magazine People of 2020 : Employees of residential and long term care centres (CHSLD)
The Quebec magazine L’’actualité chose their persons of the year in its January/February edition. Employees of CHSLD’s were amongst those selected and all of us can draw both knowledge and inspiration from the role they played in Quebec’s health care system during COVID-19. One of the personal support workers covered was Patricia Hotte who hasContinue reading “Quebec’s L’actualité’s Magazine People of 2020 : Employees of residential and long term care centres (CHSLD)”
Canada Cuts Loopholes: No More “subsidized COVID Vacations”
Government of Canada to ensure that international travellers cannot access recovery benefits during mandatory quarantine From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release January 11, 2021 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development CanadaSince the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has strongly urged CanadiansContinue reading “Canada Cuts Loopholes: No More “subsidized COVID Vacations””
Canadian older and vulnerable inmates in federal correctional institutions to be vaccinated
Correctional Service Canada COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out From: Correctional Service Canada News release Today, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) announced that it is beginning vaccination of older, medically vulnerable federal inmates against COVID-19 as part of the first phase of the vaccine rollout, as recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). CSC expects toContinue reading “Canadian older and vulnerable inmates in federal correctional institutions to be vaccinated”
COVID CURFEW HITS QUEBEC!
According to the Quebec government a COVID CURFEW comes into effect as of January 9th. The rules are as follows; Curfew As of Saturday, January 9, 2021, a curfew will be in effect. Between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Quebecers must not leave their homes except in cases that justify travel. Allowed exceptions: a person whoseContinue reading “COVID CURFEW HITS QUEBEC!”
New York Legislative Assembly Bill 416: Sweeping Public Health Measures
Although not yet law and without even a co-sponsor of Bill 416, the bill grants sweeping powers such as: Removal and detention of cases contacts and carriers who may be a danger to public health in the event that the governor declares a state of health emergency due to an epidemic of any communicable diseaseContinue reading “New York Legislative Assembly Bill 416: Sweeping Public Health Measures”
Canadian report on COVID Grocery Shopping!
A mundane but recognizable and identifiable reportage on grocery shopping here in Toronto, Canada. As we batten down the hatches here in the Province of Ontario in Canada my international readers may want a lurid expose of my grocery and banking shopping trip today here in Toronto. As an avid and very select shopper IContinue reading “Canadian report on COVID Grocery Shopping!”
Life at Up Up and Away Investment Management International: Chapter 32 Largecorp induced anxiety, stress and depression: Management tips
Chapter 32 Largecorp induced anxiety, stress and depression; Management tips My take on anxiety, depression and stress in a largecorp workplace is that it is most often a result of poor management and resource allocation by the Senior Management Team at largecorp. There is so much extra work piled on employees due to downsizing andContinue reading “Life at Up Up and Away Investment Management International: Chapter 32 Largecorp induced anxiety, stress and depression: Management tips”
Life at Up Up and Away Investment Management International: Chapter 31 Disabled and down
Chapter 31 Disabled and down Everyone has a breaking point. After being absent on her long-term disability for 4 months Stella Asterik returned to Toronto Legal at Up Up and Away. One afternoon Sally Self was in my office and criticized me for lagging on an issue. Something in me snapped. I just looked atContinue reading “Life at Up Up and Away Investment Management International: Chapter 31 Disabled and down”
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