Tag: health
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Ginseng
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Ginseng Whether you prefer Asian, American or Canadian ginseng, using it as part of your health regimen is beneficial to both your mind and body. These are just a few of the great health benefits of ginseng. Helps Manage Diabetes Ginseng has been shown to lower fasting […]
Changing the Trend on Food and Beverage Marketing to Children
Changing the Trend on Food and Beverage Marketing to Children Did you know that children are being marketed to on a daily basis? This is especially true when it comes to the food they consume. We all want what’s best for our children—especially when it comes to their health and nutrition. […]
5 Workout Essentials to Embrace Spring with Gaiam Canada! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 06/02
5 Workout Essentials to Embrace Spring with Gaiam Canada! Spring is a time of renewal and regeneration. Some people choose to this season of change to physically improve themselves. Gaiam Canada would like for you to embrace spring this year with a bevvy of products you can use to rejuvenate yourself and help you […]
Jump Start the New Year with DK Canada Books! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 02/03
Jump Start the New Year with DK Canada! The New Year is here! Do you have resolutions or goals set to make 2017 a fabulous year for yourself? I usually have three goals I try to accomplish each year. They are to try something I have never done before, to become more active and to […]
Stress Relief Workshop in Orleans!
Do you feel stressed? Would you like to achieve harmony and re-energize? Find your inner balance? Join us for our Stress Relief Workshop on November 6th! During this relaxing event, you will discover intuitive dance as a way of healing and balancing your energy. Intuitive dancing does not require any previous dance experience; just a […]
How to Get Your Kids to Eat Anything
How to Get Your Kids to Eat Anything As a parent, we want the best for our children and that includes making sure they are eating a well balanced, whole food diet. Our children deserve to be as healthy and nourished as possible (as do we)! But what do you do when your […]
Look & Feel Good with Gaiam Pro Apparel! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 11/11
I made a vow to myself to start getting in shape to make me into a better me this year. One of the methods I am using to achieve this goal is by becoming more active by doing yoga. I realized that having clothing that fit well make all the difference in how well […]
Feel More at Home with Dyson! #Contest #DysonHumidifier ~ CAN 10/28
THE CONTEST HAS NOW ENDED! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HAS PARTICIPATED! Fall is here, and the temperature is beginning to drop. Soon, we will be turning on the heat to keep is warm cozy and at home. This creates dry air that can cause issues such as dehydrating skin and increase the chance […]
4 Fabulous Benefits of Owning a Dyson Humidifier! #DysonHumidifier
The dog days of summer have passed us, ushering in cooler days with dryer air for us to experience. The cold and flu season is also on its way. Now that all three of my kids are in school, there is the chance that more sick days will be had in or home. For days […]
Self-Awareness = Happiness
As my children are growing, so am I. Feeling that what I am doing has a real purpose and meaning that matters to me makes a huge difference in my life. It makes getting up each day the most exciting thing in the world. Forget trying to force myself to work hard, it becomes more important to remind myself to […]
2 Radiant Oral Healthcare Products to Add to Your Regime! #ChurchAndDwight #Giveaway ~ CAN 09 /30
Brush. Floss. Smile. This is the pattern many Canadians use in order to look after their oral healthcare and hygiene. Arm and Hammer™ Dental knows the importance of this daily routine, and wondered what Canadians thought about caring for their mouth, teeth, and gums, and commissioned a study to find out how Canadians think […]
Coconut Orange and Chia Popsicles Recipe
There’s nothing like a cold, refreshing popsicle in the heat of summer. This recipe is super simple and made with 3 real ingredients that you’ll love. All are dairy and refined sugar free.
Have Confidence with #PoiseImpressa Bladder Supports
Stress Unitary Incontinence (SUI). What is it? SUI happens when pressure is placed onto the bladder, causing the involuntary leak of urine. Did you know that 1-in-3 Canadian women keep quiet about this condition and that it impacts on their quality of life? SUI makes some women feel ashamed for having to constantly worry about […]
5 Great Prenatal Fitness Options in Ottawa
If you’re an expectant mom, you’ve likely heard that exercising throughout pregnancy can bring with it a host of benefits for both mom and baby: it can give you more energy, reduce your chance of developing gestational diabetes, help you stay more comfortable and pain free throughout your nine months, reduce stress and may help […]
Fun and Function Come into Play with CHEWIGEM®! #Review #Giveaway CAN 07/31
My kids love jewellery. They have a ball whenever they get to check out all of the fun accessories I have on my dresser and love it when they get to play with their own pieces or look at fun ones when at different stores. Whether they are playing Dress-Up or need something to […]
Ditch Diapers Easier with the Pull-Ups® Potty Partnership Toolkit! #PottyPartnership #Giveaway CAN 07/25
Ditch Diapers Easier with the Pull-Ups® Potty Partnership Toolkit! Potty training. It is a milestone in a child’s life that parents look on with fondness and with a bit of frustration. Each of my kids had a different experience with learning how to use the potty, so we had to use different approaches to get […]
How to Raise Confident, Healthy, Happy Children
Do you want your child to live a life filled with joy, meaning, health and purpose? Who doesn’t want that for their kids?! What about for yourself? Here is the twist about parenting – in order for our children to live a life full of joy, meaning, health and purpose, we have to demonstrate it by living […]
12 Tips to Improve Your Sleep and Prevent Adrenal Fatigue
What is stress? Any life change, whether positive or negative is a stress on the body. The adrenal glands which sit on top of the kidneys pump out cortisol, also known as adrenaline, in response to stress. Normally cortisol is higher in the morning and lower at night. It peaks in response to stress to […]
Your Whole World Is On Your Shoulders
Your Whole World is on Your Shoulders Now that your little one is born, you’re learning what putting baby first means to your body. While prioritizing your child is normal, taking care of your health is equally important. Let’s face it – lifting an infant several times a day is hard work, and can […]
Spring Spruce-Up for Your Home #AlwaysDiscreet
With all of the snow gone, it is finally time to thinking about welcoming sprint into our homes. It can be done in simple ways, or it can involve fun DIY projects to improve an area of your home. Here are some ideas you can use to give your home a spring spruce up! A […]
Get Back on Track with Jillian Michaels: Hot Body Healthy Mommy #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 05/11
It has been a few years since I had my last child, but my body is not where I would like it to be. For me, I had to ease into a workout routine to begin to accomplish my goal of getting fit again. When asked to review the new mom workout DVD Jillian Michaels: […]
PANDAS : My Son’s Healing Journey – Part II
PANDAS : My Son’s Healing Journey – Part II In my last article, I shared with you a very personal story regarding my son’s health. He was diagnosed with PANDAS, which is a temporary problem caused by inflammation in the basal ganglia of the brain. This inflammation is triggered by an infection, such as […]
4 Fun “Me Time” Ideas for Spring #AlwaysDiscreet
Never feel as though there is any time in the day for yourself? Now that spring has arrived, maybe it is time to celebrate the start of a new season with taking time for the person who may not be taken care of during the day: You! Take a look at some of these fun […]
Fitting Oral Health into Our Family’s Daily Routine
Did you know that April is Oral Health Month in Ontario? It is great that there is a month dedicated to bringing awareness to the health of our mouths, gums and teeth, this action is really important to do all year-round! My family tries to stay on top of our twice daily brushing and flossing […]
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