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 […]
Is late night eating bad for you?
Many of you have often heard that eating too late will result in weight gain. I must admit, I’m well known for eating late, or what most people would call late (8:00 pm). Especially on those long, busy days. I’ve tried on many occasions to eat earlier, however, my issue is, as I have breakfast/lunch […]
Know What You’re Eating
After my previous article on food labels, I hope that I got you thinking and paying even a bit more attention to the ingredients that are in your foods. I promised to continue this discussion. Let’s get started. Some people may be wondering ‘why do I need to read labels? Afterall, you only live once. […]
