Have you ever experienced a moment of indulgence that led to overeating? Haven't we all - it's the holiday season?? If it happens once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about. But if it happens frequently, you may wonder if you have an overeating problem which can also be referred to as a “food …
To Oat Or Not To Oat?
Lately, I have been on an aggressive oatmeal kick - I love the texture, it keeps me feeling full, and it's a great way to add in some nuts, seeds, and fruit into my diet. However, for all of the good things I have heard about oatmeal, I have also heard through the wellness grapevine over the years …
Let’s Talk About Heart Rate, Baby!
Undoubtedly, you've heard the concept 'Heart Rate' at the very least being thrown around alongside fitness and health tracking. But do you know what it is and do you currently track it? Here's why you may want to hop on the HR bandwagon! Some definitions first... Resting Heart Rate: The number of …
Exercises For Stronger Triceps
Arm strength is essential in every upper body exercise whether we notice it or not. Many people may not know that it’s actually our triceps that are mainly responsible for lifting heavy weights. The motion of pushing almost anything in our daily lives uses our triceps. With these exercises added to …
‘Sleepy’ Clean
When you think of the word 'hygiene’, what comes to mind? I imagine it's something along the lines of wearing deodorant, brushing your teeth, changing your underwear, showering or bathing daily, and generally not stinking. However, I’m willing to bet that sleep didn’t come to mind. As a matter of …
Say No To Keto, Hello To Carbs
The Ketogenic Diet (Keto) has received quite a lot of notoriety in recent years for its association with weight loss and potential decrease in risk of diseases like diabetes, cancer, epilepsy and Alzheimer's. In a nutshell: eating a Keto diet means severely restricting carbohydrates and replacing …
Improving Your Health Care In 2 Minutes: Episode 4
Welcome to the final episode of Improving Your Health Care in 2 minutes! Last episode was on "Your Healthcare, Your Choice" (read it here!) and today's will cover "Taking Charge"! While we of course need healthcare professionals, I think sometimes people forget that it is ultimately up to you to …
Improving Your Health Care In Two Minutes: Episode 3
Welcome to the 3rd episode of Improving Your Health Care in 2 minutes! Last episode was on "How To Communicate With Your Doctor" (read it here!) and today's will cover "Your Healthcare, Your Choice"! While we of course need healthcare professionals, I think sometimes people forget that it is …
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