Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee + Questions

The Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee is comprised of a group of dedicated, professional and knowledgeable experts in the field of ostomy care and management.

The Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee is comprised of a group of dedicated, professional and knowledgeable experts in the field of ostomy care and management. Opinions, recommendations and advice expressed provide a safe and professional place for interchange of ideas and discussions. The intent is to support people living with an ostomy in order that they may live and thrive in a more balanced life.

Recommendations are not made to diagnose, or provide treatment for any health ailment, medical condition or disease. Nor, as a substitute for seeking professional advice, guidance and treatment for such problems. No responsibility or liability will be made in connection with any advice. All matters remain confidential and will not be shared.

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Medical Lifestyle Advisory Team

Karen Bruton (Chair)

RN BScN MCISc-WH WOCC(C)
Registered Nurse

Dr. Shabita Teja

Naturopath and Pharmacist

Rory Hornstein

RD, BEd
Dietitian

Lisa Harris

BScPT CAFCI MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist

Lauren Wolfe

RN, BSN, MClSc (WH), NSWOC, CWOCN
Registered Nurse

Dr. Zane Cohen

M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
Senior Colorectal Surgeon,
Sinai Health System

Rose Raizman

RN-EC PHCNP NSWOC WOCC(C) MSc MScN
Personal Health Coach

Dr. Tim Sproule

MD FRCSC,
Acting Chief Plastic Surgery
Scarborough Health Network

Previous questions and answers

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Yaser Nadeem

Frequency of emptying the pouch

Question:  During a recent visit to my family Doctor, the frequency of emptying my ostomy pouch during travel, or even attending any social event, came

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Yaser Nadeem

Ileostomy and Hernias

Question:  I have had a ileostomy (wear a pouch) since 1999. Other conditions that affect me are a short bowel and hernias which a qualified

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Yaser Nadeem

Psyllium as Metamucil

1.    Is Psyllium just as good to use as Metamucil?  It is important to look at the form of Metamucil – the sugar free brand (powder)

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Yaser Nadeem

Training Exercises for Bowel Control

Question:  My husband had an ileostomy for 13 months following surgery to removal rectal cancer tumor. He had a reversal of the ileostomy done in

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Yaser Nadeem

Help with diet, also bloating

Question:  Hello, I am 82 yrs. old, with also some blindness, not able to do all is required with app’s etc. Would greatly appreciate my

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