Spring and summer are wonderful times of the year, so we’re all happy! We’ve waited months for the change of season, and the nicer weather that it would bring. Sadly, though, summer joys can be ruined very quickly if you or your child is covered with painful and swollen bug bites! Bug bites can ruin [...]
A touchy subject that I didn’t know much about. I was happy to get a little more info from one of the oldest cord blood programs in Canada.
Interview chat with Helen from the Bayview and Sheppard RMT clinic. Great info about how massage can help you while pregnant and after. Ever had a pre- or post- natal massage? How much did it help? Share your comments below!
By Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP If there were three simple things that you could do every day that would virtually turn your health around, would you do it? What if all three were easy to do, did not take any time and cost you exactly nothing. Any one of them will help you live healthier, [...]
By Theresa Albert, nutritionist and founder of www.myfriendinfood.com But the government regulates the information on the label, right? I mean, they can’t put it on there if it isn’t true! There are things you need to know about what’s missing or misleading on a food label that could be affecting your health. Knowing what to [...]
A wellness coach and first-time mom offer their tips for making fitness a top priority during one of the busiest times of your life. Having a newborn baby is filled with challenges and along with the endless concerns for their baby’s well being, most new mothers also have a nagging desire to get back into [...]
It’s harder to stay active during the winter months but you still have to do it! As a friendly reminder for you and your family, here are the three factors of fitness that you and your children should keep in mind to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Cardio Cardiovascular exercise is an important aspect for active [...]
Ho!Ho!Ho! It’s time to celebrate and enjoy the holidays with good friends and family. As a parent, it’s sometimes hard to honour your children’s sleep needs and still enjoy all that the season has to offer. Here are some ideas, suggestions and information for you to consider: 1) Sleep is actually a BASIC need. Would [...]
By now, we’ve probably all heard of, or read the book Go The F–k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach. It’s no wonder this spoof of a children’s book was such a success; not only does it make you laugh, it also addresses one of the most frustrating parenting challenges: a baby’s unwillingness or inability to [...]
