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Let's Talk Healthy Living
Open discussions about healthy living – to empower and support you in living a healthier lifestyle.
Hear real life stories, from experts and people in the community who have done it, and who continue to do it.
We realize that to have lasting, long-term results, it will take time, and commitment. But almost anyone can do it, one step at a time.
We give you tips to help you to set realistic goals – that will guide you on your personal healthy living journey.
Tell us what topics you would like us to explore. Do you have an inspiring healthy living story to share, and/or are you an expert who would like to be featured in our next Let’s Talk Healthy Living video? Contact us and tell us your story.
Canoeing is a great way to get fit, explore our beautiful country and enjoy the outdoors.
Neil Bouwer, former Assistant Deputy Minister in the federal Public Service, shares his love of canoeing and gives you some valuable tips, in the event that you would like to try it this summer. I think you just might once you watch this video! Let us know if you do in the comments. Or if it encourages you to get back into canoeing.
Enjoy the great views!
Subcribe to Neil’s Canoeing YouTube Channel at: @ndginpq
**We would also like to do a special shout out to thank Mexi’s Dow’s Lake for allowing us to use their patio, as a result of the unanticipated change in weather. The staff were amazing, thank you!
Want to share your healthy living story with us? Direct message on IG (la_tropiqua) or FB to let us know.
Host: Marlene Roache
Producer: Kevin Gillespie\\
We’re sharing 12 tips to keep in mind during the holidays and beyond.
We would also like to thank you all for your watching and for your support.
We are always on the look out for new and encouraging healthy living stories to share with you. We have more lined up!
Do you have a story that you would like to share? Reach out and tell us about it.
Happy Holidays. Wishing you a healthy, happy and successful year ahead.
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Glenn Mason, Former Assistant Deputy Minister in the Federal Government, shares a profound, inspiring, personal story of personal transformation.
Glenn shows that with consistency, you can make a complete lifestyle change to live a healthier lifestyle at any age.
Tune in and listen to what he did, and continues to do to achieve results and keep motivated.
Rejoignez-nous alors que podiatre et co-propriétaire de Mon Podiatre, Dre Kali Trudeau partage ses conseils pour garder vos pieds en bonne santé./ Join us as podiatrist and co-owner of Mon Podiatre, Dr. Kali Trudeau, shares her tips for keeping your feet healthy.
Contactez Mon Podiatre pour prendre rendez-vous (en français ou en anglais)/
Contact Mon Podiatre to book an appointment (in French or English)
Adresse: 520 Bd de l’Hôpital, Gatineau, QC J8V 3T4
Tel: (819) 503-7433
It is important to be proactive in taking care of your feet. It is essential for overall health and wellbeing. Erica Kennedy Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Therepeutic Foot Care; Owner and Founder of EK Feet (Montreal) shares important information that everyone needs to be aware of.
If you’re in the Montreal area, you can call, text, or email Erica to book an appointment.
Phone: 514-865-3987 or via Email: ekfeet1@gmail.com
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In this video, I’m having a profound, powerful conversation about the health of African Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Women, with Dr. Josephine Etowa – she is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing.
She shares what ACB women face and what we need to do collectively, to ensure sustainable, positive health outcomes for them.
Partners:
https://co-creath.com/ and
https://cadhealthorg.com/
Hear from Dr. Kin Fong Dentist and Owner of Smile Design Ottawa why it is so important to take care of your oral health – it’s good for health and well-being.
He shares what you need to do to maintain good oral health and take care of your teeth so that they last you a lifetime.
Smile Design Ottawa is located in Orleans. https://www.smiledesignottawa.ca/
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Empowering you to live a healthier lifestyle
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month.
Visit our YouTube Channel and tell us how you’re living a healthier lifestyle. Share your story in the chat.
We’re hoping that your story will motivate others to live healthier.
It is never too late or early to live a healthy lifestyle. Now is a great time to start!
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Over the past year the popularity of eScooters has skyrocketed worldwide – and for good reason. They are economical, sustainable and fun! People of all ages are enjoying them around town – as an easy mode of transportation.
Listen in on our chat with Andrew Beattie, Founder of eScooter Ottawa as shares the benefits of eScooters, as well as some tips you need to keep in mind if you have an eScoooter, or are planning to get one.
Subscribe and share your comments with us!
https://youtu.be/_uoNPhRj7S0
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Information is empowering
Want to learn about eBikes, including how to keep yours in tip top condition? Meet Andrew Waung, Store Manager at Giant Kanata. He shares information about eBikes that you’ll find really valuable if you have an eBike, or if you plan to get one soon.
EBiking is a fast, versatile and environmentally-friendly way travel around town, while keeping fit.
Reach out to Andrew and Team at Giant Kanata
613-599-1240
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https://youtu.be/eV7HaG1IT8k
We are sharing another story about the benefits of a Healthy Living lifestyle. Here we chat with Elizabeth Edwards from Montreal who share with us a touching story about how adopting a healthy living lifestyle literally changed her life.
Have a Healthy Living story that you would like to share? Or, are you an expert who would like to help empower viewers about healthy living? Reach out and share your story with us.
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Nedrick Nicholas, a Nature Photographer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, shares an emotional, yet heart warming and inspiring story of the therapeutic effects of nature. He says that being out in nature literally helped save his life.
We are sharing Nedrick’s story in hopes that it will inspire you and others to get out and experience the soothig effects that one can get taking in the natural beauty that is all around us. Share your comments with us.
**All photos in this video is the property of Nedrick Nicholas and cannot be used or altered without his permission. All rights reserved.**
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Healthy living means different things to different people. Hear what healthy means to our speakers.
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Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in Canada and the United States. It’s fun, keeps you active and very social. You don’t need much equipment to start.
Diana and Paul tell us about pickleball. Learn more about them in our blog.
Meet Diana Dowthwaite, President of Ottawa Pickleball Association and Paul Leck, the Skills Development Coordinator at Ottawa Pickleball Association
Chiropractic therapy has many benefits, particularly as we age. Listen to the Chiropractor at Vitality Physiotherapy and Wellness in Findlay Creek to understand why.
Curious to know about Fat Biking, including the tips and tricks?
Join La Tropiqua Let’s Talk Healthy Living as host Marlene speaks with Dave Mackie, Co-Owner of Phat Moose Cycles about Fat Biking. Fat Biking – it’s a fun, versatile way to keep fit all year round.
In Part 1, Dave tells us what Fat Biking is about.
Stay tuned for more, as Dave helps you to get started, or if you already have a Fat Bike, to keep it in tip top shape – you will be also once you hop on and get riding! Have fun!
Subscribe to our Let’s Talk Healthy Living YouTube Channel and share your thoughts and questions with us.
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In Part 2 of our Fat Biking Series Dave Mackie from Phat Moose Cycles (Ottawa) talks to Marlene from “Let’s Talk Healthy Living” about who can fat bike, and how much a fat bike costs. Dave’s sharing what you get as you go up in price.
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Part 3 of our Fat Bike Series Dave from Phat Moose Cycles (Ottawa) shares how to maintain your Fat Bike once you get one, and more.
You will notice that we talk about winter. We recorded this video when it was still rather nippy here in Ottawa! Though, we knew that spring was just around the corner, so Dave shared how to transform your Fat Bike for the warmer weather. See, the versatility of Fat Bikes!
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We’re all about holistic health. www.latropiqua.ca
info@latropiqua.ca Text: 613-695-2256
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Join us for the final episode of our Fat Biking Series as Dave from Phat Moose Cycles shares a few biking etiquette, tips and tricks for when you’re back on the trail next winter! Some of it is also important during the warmer weather as you hit the trails.
Reach out to Dave and team if you’d like help preparing your bike for the warmer weather.
Phat Moose Cycles
Email: info@phatmoosecycles.com
Thanks to Dave from Phat Moose Cycles (Ottawa) for taking the time to help us learn more about Fat Biking.
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Leading the way in supporting lifelong healthy living one step at a time
We empower you to practice healthy living from the inside out. We give you the information, tools, products and top-notch services (e.g., retreats, information sessions) to make it a lifelong practice.
Healthy skin is also healthy living. The health of our skin is a reflection of your overall health, nutrition and lifestyle.
Healthy skin is a reflection of your overall health, nutrition and lifestyle. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so take care of it.
La Tropiqua adopts a holistic, integrated, lifelong approach to health and wellness.
Taking Care of Your Skin
Healthy Living includes skin care. That is why we offer BeVisage, our natural skin care products to help you to make skin health a daily part of your overall health. BeVisage is made with the highest quality natural ingredients.
Made in Canada
Healthy Eating & Living Talks
Our Healthy Eating & Living Talks are also an important part of what we do to help support, and help keep you on your healthy living journey.
We can design interactive group sessions on a variety of healthy living topics tailored to your needs.
Via text or email, tell us the topic you would like to focus on, your goals, objectives, length of the talk you would like, and we will build a fun, memorable session for you – where participants can connect virtually or in-person.
(Price will vary if virtual or in-person)
What are your thoughts on healthy living? It will take about 2 minutes to complete this questionnaire.
Basic
1-Hour Talk - No breakout groups
Premium
3-Hour or Half-Day Healthy Living Session - With breakout sessions
Platinum
Full-day Healthy Living Session - With breakout sessions
