4 Melatonin Myths
Melatonin is a popular sleep aid to pack when you’re traveling to a new time zone since it can help shift your circadian rhythm and sleep timing. But if you’re looking to take the hormone nightly to help you wind down for…
Healthy Easter Treats
Give our top five tried and tested Easter and Passover recipes a go. For a guilt free holiday season with your friends and family. HEALTHY HOT CROSS BUNS What you need: 1 1/2 cups of almond meal 1 cup…
Heart Month – The Beat Goes On…
Heart Month – The Beat Goes On… The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), Canada’s largest and foremost heart health centre dedicated to understanding, treating, and preventing heart disease, and the UOHI Foundation want you to make the most of…
SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES
SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES Small independent businesses add character and contribute to strong communities. They provide jobs, and they listen to their customers. Here are a few ways to help fuel entrepreneurship, and to show appreciation for and support independent businesses:…
Four Reasons To Keep Exercising During The Holidays
During the holidays, it’s tempting to throw your workouts by the wayside with the promise to start again after the New Year. Research shows that when regular exercise stops, de-training occurs within a few weeks. It’s better to shift to…
The Benefits of Gratitude and How to Get Started
The Benefits of Gratitude and How to Get Started There are plenty of reasons to practice gratitude, including benefits to your overall mental health and well-being. Practicing gratitude can mean different things to different people. From daily journaling to…
Grilling Tips
When it comes to grilling, don’t just think summertime…and not just for meat. Here’s how to avoid some common pitfalls and make sure your food is safe, healthy, and grilled to perfection. Marinate ■ Cooking meat, poultry, or fish at…
The 5-Minute Stretching Routine That Will Keep You Walking Strong
It’s easy to simply skip a post-walk stretch session, however, finish with a short stretch and you will benefit on many levels including feeling more limber! No one wants to extend their workout longer than they have to, but experts…
The Importance of Getting Enough Sleep
Are you sleeping enough? A lack of shut-eye might just be the thing keeping you from reaching your health and wellness goals. The average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Get the right amount and you…