Get the facts on the latest diet trends High fat, low carb. Low carb, high protein. Six small meals per day versus three larger meals per day. Macro counting, calorie counting. It’s all very confusing, isn’t it? We live different lifestyles and have varying food preferences and tolerances as well as individual nutritional and caloric…
Approximately 80% of North Americans are deficient in magnesium (Mg). But why? The fruits and vegetables we find at the grocery store today, even in the organic section, contain significantly lower amounts of minerals than 20 years ago. On top of that, the soils that our produce grows in are themselves depleted of this important…
Fitness Hacks for Your Health Whether you are an avid gym go-er or new to exercise, everyone goes through periods where it’s challenging to get motivated to exercise. Follow these fitness hacks to make exercising a breeze! 1. Make a Schedule: Sounds simple, and it is – but if you build exercise into your calendar,…
Happy New Year! Life changed for all of us in 2020. Times will remain challenging for longer, but a new year still means a fresh start and a chance to set a positive tone for 2021. Many people see January as a time to reset the health button and heath-oriented goals, and resolutions usually top…
Technology can be a pain in the neck! Do you ever feel like your head and your shoulders are becoming one? You’re probably using your smartphone all wrong. The distance between your ears and your shoulders is getting closer and closer together as the day goes on, posture worsens and stress levels increase. Did you…
“When can I exercise again?” We get asked this question quite often by women while they are pregnant and after childbirth. Moms tend to be very eager to get back to a fitness routine. The gold standard that has been around for many years is that you’re good to go for exercise 6 weeks postpartum…
Spring Into the Warmer Weather with These Cleaning Tips The calendar may say Spring is here, but this year has felt like Old Man Winter would never leave. Did you know Ottawa has had snow on the ground since November 13!? And since we have won bragging rights, did you know we had at least…
It’s a never-ending task that we all need to do; household chores. It’s not unusual for our providers to hear certain tasks cause discomfort when people are coming in to deal with certain issues. Here are ways to lessen the discomfort or pain that often comes with household chores. Loosen up and warm up Like…
Construction workers, professional athletes and those who perform hard labour aren’t the only ones who get aches and pains from their jobs. Every industry and work environment is susceptible to them, including office spaces and particularly those where people work from home. Repetitive motion , poor posture , and staying in the same position for…
Habits: Why We Do What We Do A new year is here and for many, it is a time to set goals as a new chapter begins. The most common resolutions we make after the holidays usually focus on things like losing weight, better eating habits, more exercise, saving money, getting organized and quitting smoking.…