Stay healthy this winterGot the sniffles? That’s great! “Having a cold is an excellent opportunity to enhance your health by strengthening and stimulating the immune system,” says Carissa Doherty, a naturopathic doctor in Burlington, Ontario But before we can strengthen our immune system, we must unravel the mysteries of colds and flu. These myth-busters are..
Mental health for kids Mental illness affects approximately one in seven children and teens at some point, so while early identification of warning signs is important, fostering strong, resilient mental health from birth is essential. Following are some beneficial strategies and useful tools to help nurture your children’s mental health at every stage of development…
Nutrients for our little ones It can be tricky to ensure that our children get proper nutritional support. Here are some of the important vitamins and minerals needed for a growing mind and body. If you’re concerned your child isn’t getting enough, speak to your health care provider. Vitamin A is important for normal growth and..
Fresh ideas for summer On a hot summer day, preparing a nutritious and tasty meal without heating up the kitchen—and sometimes the whole house—can be a challenge. The solution is to create a delicious salad. Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese This salad, with its cool cucumbers and refreshing watermelon, is so thirst quenching..
Running programs for children take off Kids, like us, benefit from regular physical activity. With running, kids can be active with minimal cost and low stress while developing a fundamental movement skill, placing them well on their way to a lifetime of active living. And running can be a great family activity! Get inspired Check..
Mindfulness for real life It’s true: meditation can be difficult to prioritize and stick with. However, its retreat-like stillness and calm can be exactly what’s needed in our busy lives. Meditation benefits Meditation can help us let go of past and future, reactions and planning, fretting and ruminating. Recent research also indicates that meditation may reduce stress,..
Get fit, fight stress and boost your immune system Reap the benefits of being in nature and exercising by combining the two! Spending time in natural green environments can reduce your body’s overall level of inflammation, lower hypertension and boost your immune system. Working out in a green setting provides an additional set of benefits. Compared to..
Fragrance chemicals can wreak havoc Have you noticed lately that almost everywhere you go, fragrance follows? Research is uncovering a dark side to our newly fragranced world, but we can fight back by going scent-free. Scents-itivity problems Along with the booming industry in scents, a booming number of people are being negatively affected by the..
Summer is ripe with possibility When most people think of berries, they think of desserts and smoothies, but they’re great in savory dishes too! Give these a try and see for yourself. Chipotle Strawberry Chicken Grilled Cheese The unique mix of sweet-fiery berry sauce, meaty chicken, oozy brie and peppery arugula makes this a grilled..
How neuroplasticity could work for you Not that long ago, the medical community believed that brain power peaked in early midlife … and then inevitably declined. But since the last century, we’ve learned a great deal about the plasticity of our brains. That’s good news for all of us. “Neuroplasticity” refers to the ability of..