What do you notice when you look at this picture? This image represents a deeper meaning for me: it represents my steadfast passion for health promotion. As healthcare professionals, prevention is our most effective weapon while pursuing improved health outcomes. Reducing suffering and enhancing quality of life are the goals of every action we take…
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A Year of Growth: Reflecting on My Health Promotion and YouTube Channel Journey
Embarking on my Health Promotion journey and engaging with the “Talk With Doctor Agnes” YouTube channel has been an enlightening experience. My helpers—my children in the background—act as supervisors and camera handlers, assisting with slide arrangement and managing lighting; I am filled with gratitude and amazement as I look back on the transformative journey I…
Embracing F.E.A.R. ( Faith, Empowerment, Assurance, Resilience)
I was invited to work on a health promotion video about Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Hypertension. At first, I thought, “No problem!” The twist, though, arrived next. It would be more than just myself and my camera in my makeshift basement studio; it would not be the typical recording I’m used to. Instead, I had to…
The Brain and Its Neurotransmitters for Happiness
Recently, I was a virtual guest speaker at a wellness workshop that addressed the impact of mental health and stress on our overall well-being. Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, substantially impacting our cognition, emotions, and behaviours. Stress is the body’s physiological and psychological reaction to adapt and respond to any change. Understanding…
Winners Chapel Halifax Health Talk: The Little in Bodily Exercise
I received a fantastic invitation from Winners Chapel Halifax to do a health discussion titled “The Little in Bodily Exercise.” It was a rewarding experience to impart knowledge on how little daily exercise efforts can have a significant impact on health. During the health talk, we discussed vital topics, including stress reduction, leading a healthy…
Health and Well-being: The Social Benefits of Cultural Festivals like Iri-Ji (New Yam)
By Dr. Agnes Chinelo, MBBS, MRCGP, CCFP As a Family Medicine Physician and health advocate with proud Igbo heritage from Agululuezechukwu in Aguata L.G.A of Anambra State, Nigeria, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact cultural festivals can have on health and well-being. The Ndi Igbo Cultural Association of Nova Scotia has asked me to…