Focusing on the Self is not Selfish
Does focusing on the self means selfish? Let me start by sharing a story with you. I was listening to a program several weeks ago on artificial intelligence and the impact it is having on our society, when a renowned author came on and noted that our society has become very selfish, with our focus […]
Care for Your Mental Health – It’s a Necessity for Healthy Living
Mental health is such a pivotal part of healthy living, however, a component that many of us oftentimes neglect and take for granted. When left unchecked, it can exacerbate and trickly into all aspects of our lives, with unfavourable effects. It is a topic that still holds some stigma, largely due to the lack of […]
Self-Reflection for Healthy Living
As we move further into the new year, what better time for self-reflection. It is not about reminiscing and being hard on ourselves about what we could have, should have done over the past year. Nor is it intended to be a melancholy, self-critical exercise. For me, reflection gives me that quiet, down time to […]
Chiropractic Therapy Can Help with Healthy Aging
Almost 5 million people in Canada see a Chiropractor each year. With the population aging and the increasing number of people who have work-related back and neck issues, I anticipate that we will see an increase in these numbers in the coming years. For those of you less familiar with chiropractic care, let me begin […]
Let’s Talk Pickleball – It’s fun and good for you!
Pickleball – the name is somewhat of a misnomer. It has no linkage to food of any kind – not even the pickle. Perhaps the ball holds a slight resemblance in its texture, though even that is a stretch. A little history behind pickleball Pickleball was originally created in 1965 by three dads who felt […]
What counts – what you eat, or how much you eat?
This blog is a bit different from the ones I’ve done in the past. I had a lot of questions while listening to a radio program, therefore decided to write about it. I was listening to a CBC program a few weeks ago and a middle-aged British doctor was talking about the ill effects of […]
An Extra Spring in Your Step
I wrote this back in April, when the weather was a bit up and down. Yet, I thought I would share it with you, now that the full transformation of nature has taken place. Spring has finally sprung. I don’t know about you, but it gets me really excited, all the time. While the weather […]
<strong>Exercise Makes You Feel Good</strong>
I was speaking with my Dad a while back, who took up Tai Chi and now started integrating riding a stationary bike in his workout regimen. I think I may have caught him right after a workout on his stationary bike and he was telling me how great it made him feel. I was so […]
Setting Yourself Up For Healthy Living Success This New Year
Many of us are liklely unwinding from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. After indulging from the great holiday treats, healthy living is probably top of your mind and some of us may have made it a New Year’s resolution. I must admit, I’ve not ever been a fan of New Year’s resolution. […]
Eat Healthy Economically
“Eating healthy is too expensive.” I hear this often as a main reason why many people feel that they are unable to follow a healthy, balanced diet. These days, as food prices increase a lot of us are looking for cost-effective, healthy choices. Processed foods is thought to be cheaper and can quickly help […]
