Tag: health
7 Signs Your Kid Has a Nutritional Deficiency
7 Signs Your Kid Has a Nutritional Deficiency Growing children needs the best of foods to fulfill their nutritional requirements, and even if your kid isn’t a picky eater, you need to take steps to make sure he gets all the nutrients and minerals that he needs. So how exactly do you know you’re going […]
Should I Use Mouth Wash or Not?
Should I Use Mouth Wash or Not? Mouth wash is an oral rinse with antiseptic properties that when swished around and gargled in the mouth provides extra cleaning action. Whether it contains alcohol or not, it should not be swallowed – only moved around for several seconds and then spit back out again. It’s meant […]
How to Build Your Sick Day Kit #Bayer
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. It’s REALLY beginning to look a lot like the holiday season already! With the change of temperature, it is time to be extra careful to prevent viruses that can cause us to be […]
Fall into These 5 Tips to Boost Your Family’s Immune System for Cold Season ~ Giveaway 11/09
Fall into These 5 Tips to Boost Your Family’s Immune System for Cold Season Fall. This season signals the beginning of so many things. The temperature starts to get cooler. The leaves on trees change into many miraculous colours. The sounds of coughing, sniffling, and sneezing with the arrival of cold season. Our immune system […]
Fall Into a New Routine
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. It’s finally time to say goodbye to summer, and to say hello to fall! It’s such a beautiful time of year, and the perfect season to pull out your cozy sweaters and enjoy all […]
5 Gardening Tips For Avoiding Back Pain
5 Gardening Tips For Avoiding Back Pain People tend to mistakenly think of gardening as a soft, serene activity. And, yes, while many find it relaxing, it can also be quite a punishing workout, especially in the hotter months (when most people do their gardening). All that bending over, digging, pulling weeds – it’s not […]
A Focus on Women’s Health
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Let’s face it: trying to balance work, healthy living, family, and social life isn’t as easy as it might sound. Life is tricky, and it’s always throwing new curveballs to challenge us. The good […]
Take the Self-Care Challenge! #SelfCareDay #TwitterGiveaway ~ CAN 07/28
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about self-care. As our lives get busier, prioritizing self-care becomes increasingly important. Many of us think of self-care as practicing yoga, a day at the spa, […]
7 Things That Happens To A Woman’s Body After 40
7 Things That Happens To A Woman’s Body After 40 40’s and loving it! Although, not every middle-aged woman can actually say that! You are at the peak of your life, it’s the right time to make sure you keep your weight in check, your stress levels reduced, and maintain an exercise routine, but there […]
5 Secret Ways to Get Rid of Period Cramps
5 Secret Ways to Get Rid of Period Cramps If you’re one of those that dread that time of the month, and suffer from painful period cramps that literally make you unable to do anything for at least a couple of days, here’s some solid, actionable advice to make things better. While there may be […]
Be Summer Smart #Bayer
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To be sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Summer is right around the corner! Finally, we can say goodbye to our never-ending Canadian winters and focus on enjoying the warm weather and outdoor activities! No more coats, boots, gloves, and that irritating […]
5 Tips to Relieving Anxiety
Did you know that up to 70 percent of adults in the Canada acknowledge that they experience bouts of anxiety on a frequent basis? The truth is that anxiety is a common experience for a significant number of people. Anxiety typically makes you feel like you are stuck and have no idea how to feel […]
Springing into Healthy Habits! #Bayer
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. With the sun finally making its overdue appearance and the frigid cold temperatures behind us, it’s safe to say that Spring is finally here! It’s the perfect opportunity to start springing into healthy habits […]
Dieting and Nutrition Tips to Ensure a Healthy Life for You and Your Kids
Dieting and Nutrition Tips to Ensure a Healthy Life for You and Your Kids As mothers, we want what is best for our families as well as for ourselves. This includes making the right eating choices and helping our kids develop eating habits and proper nutrition which will benefit them as they enter adolescence, leave […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Your Post-Pregnancy Body
5 Things You Need to Know About Your Post-Pregnancy Body A woman’s body is designed for pregnancy and birthing, right? So why do so many mommas tell me their backs hurt, their knees are shot, their stomachs are full of stretch marks, they’ve had c-sections and episiotomies, and they can’t stand their mummy tummies and uncontrollably […]
Five Easy Tips for Beating the Winter Blahs! #Bayer
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. With February just around the corner, and the excitement and buzz from the holiday season now long gone, it’s easy to start feeling the “Winter blahs” from our dreadful Canadian winters! All this snow, […]
Add a Healthy Touch to Everyday Meals with Canadian Turkey! #PowerUpWithTurkey #Giveaway ~ CAN 02/23
Add a Healthy Touch to Everyday Meals with Canadian Turkey! The beginning of a new year signals a fresh new start for many Canadians. Some people like to set goals to start eating better. Picking a protein that is versatile is key to making meal planning an easy task to perform for busy families. With […]
Restore Balance this New Year with DK Canada #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 01/26
Restore Balance this New Year with DK Canada The New Year is all but here. The start of a new year signals a fresh start in our lives in one way or another. I usually feel a little off balance at this time of the year and love looking for ways to gain some balance […]
7 Simple Strategies to Help You Reduce Christmas Stress
7 Simple Strategies to Help You Reduce Christmas Stress Did you catch yourself cursing at the driver who just snagged the parking spot you’ve been waiting patiently for? Are you impatient with your kids? Your spouse? Are you completely overwhelmed trying to make Christmas a memorable and magical moment for your loved […]
5 Easy Tips to Stay Healthy & Active this Holiday Season #Bayer
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. If you’re anything like me, trying to stay healthy can seem like such a chore during the holiday season with temptations seemingly looming around every corner! It’s so difficult to resist those seasonal […]
Stay Active and Comfortable for the Holidays with Gaiam Canada #Review #Giveaway #HolidayGiftGuide
Stay Active and Comfortable for the Holidays with Gaiam Canada Keeping fit and active during the holidays is a goal of mine this year. I am used to the warm weather, and the dropping temperatures make me feel less inspired to want to venture outside of my home to stay as active as I […]
Ward Off Cold and Flu Symptoms with These Helpful Tips #Recipe #Giveaway ~CAN 12/29
Ward Off Cold and Flu Symptoms with These Helpful Tips #Giveaway The sniffles. Nausea. Stuffed up sinuses. A cough. Yup! It’s cold and flu season again, and those are just some of the symptoms that go along with these illnesses. This wonderful time of the year usually takes place between November until March or […]
10 Ways to Stay Stress Free During Pregnancy
10 Ways to Stay Stress Free During Pregnancy Pregnancy can be very exciting – but for many women, it can also be stressful. Constant worrying can have an adverse effect on your health, and it can even cause behavioural issues and other problems for your baby after he or she arrives. While […]
4 Fabulous Tips to Fight Back to School Germs!
4 Fabulous Tips to Fight Fall Germs! The leaves are creating a colourful patch work blanket on the ground. The air is crisper. The kids are have their back to school routines down to a science. These are just a few tell-tale signs that fall is here to stay. You know what else happens during […]
