Spring is finally here! Anybody else excited to go outside?

After months of being cooped up inside, feeling low in energy, and perhaps with some seasonal illness, it can feel like waking up after a long slumber when the spring sun comes out. So let's take advantage of t...

Those of us plagued with a slower metabolism and subsequent weight issues often envy those who can eat anything and not gain an inch. But the truth is only 38 percent of Canadians are actually considered to be a healthy weight according to a study done by Human Resourc...

Over the years, we put a great deal of stress on our heart and blood vessels. We work hard, we enjoy life and we tell ourselves that there will be time for exercise, healthy eating and stress management later. One of the first warning signs that it’s time to start maki...

Mobility is a key component to maintaining independence as we age. Although most of us are well aware of this fact, it is something we take for granted in our early years and often assume that only the elderly deal with.  However, mobility issues are not only a problem...

As we age, we find that our short term memory is less reliable and that we can quickly forget the purpose of tasks we start.  Although forgetful moments can be humorous for some, for others it can be nerve-racking experience, especially when diseases such as Alzheimer’...

Ok so with our busy lifestyles, there are times when we are running errands and have no choice but to stop for fast food somewhere. Some of us feel guilty and others feel downright ashamed when we choose to stop for a burger at McDonald’s so I decided that in order to...

As we age, our bodies become less resistant to the stress we place upon them, and as a result inflammatory conditions become a regular part of our everyday lives. The mild arthritis and digestive flair ups that we experienced in our younger days become more debilitatin...

"Just don’t worry about it!" It's a common response when people talk about feeling anxious and it's a phrase that's guaranteed to evoke a cringe from the one feeling anxiety. While people may think that they're being helpful, optimistic or even supportive by telling so...

     Trace minerals are elements that are essential for many bodily functions such as the maintenance and repair of bones and tissues, cellular health, oxygen transport, and balancing the nervous system to name a few. Unfortunately with such a heavy reliance on process...