Dr. Uche Odiatu GP Dentist and Certified Fitness Instructor Fasting is not a new concept. Humans have been fasting for thousands of years, be it out of necessity or for religious and ceremonial reasons. But recent studies in nutritional science now point to intermittent fasting as an effective way to manage body weight, promote overall […]
5-minute read If you ask Dr. Lori Simoens whether the proverbial glass is half empty or half full, she’s likely to say neither. Instead, she’ll probably tell you it depends on whether you have just poured into the glass or drunk from it, before swiftly announcing that she doesn’t care about the glass anyway. She […]
Dentistry is a demanding profession. Long hours at the office can make it difficult for dentists to get the nutrition they need to sustain them through a busy day and keep them healthy. When push comes to shove, it can be all too easy to resort to comfort eating and to reach for whatever food […]
Every dental professional knows the feeling of a stiff neck and shoulders after a long day on their feet at the clinic. But what are the long-term consequences of poor posture on the job, and what should we be doing to offset them? In this edition of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. Uche Odiatu, General Dentist […]
Dental offices across Canada may be back open for business, but the stress and anxiety of a pandemic that has gripped the world has not gone away. Although many of the immediate concerns presented by COVID have now been addressed, one larger-than-life concern remains: uncertainty. When will dentists finally be able to relax in the […]
Falling off the health and fitness wagon is something that we are all too familiar with. After a busy day at the dental office it’s all too easy to skip that gym session and grab something quick and unhealthy for dinner. So, what is the secret to staying motivated in the midst of a busy […]
On the face of it, dental work does not appear to be particularly rigorous or prone to injury. At least not compared with the work of, say, a construction worker or a firefighter. But studies show that work-related injury is a real problem for dentists. And though they may not particularly susceptible to one-time trauma, […]
Conventional thinking dictates that to lose weight we simply need to burn more calories than we consume. But is weight loss really that simple? According to Dr. Uche Odiatu, dentist and wellness expert from Toronto, there are many ineffective strategies to lose weight, and one of them is to eat less. Perhaps that is why […]