Anyone else too “busy” for self-care? We have all heard (in some capacity) the importance of self-care. Simply put, self-care is the act of being loving and generous to ourselves. However, society often tells us that our worth is measured by our success, and our success is a representation of our productivity. On countless occasions,… Continue reading The Importance of Self-Care
Tag: healthy living
Digital Detox
With the comforting routine of fall comes the urge to plan everything in our regrettably shorter daylight hours. We schedule time for yard work, homework, meals, activities, and bedtime. Many of us even schedule in our television time, anticipating the premier of our favourite show. The TV habit we kicked during the summer because of… Continue reading Digital Detox
Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
When it comes to promoting healthy weights, we’ve begun to understand the need to make the healthy choice the easy choice. This means ensuring that the environments where people live, work, learn and play have a positive effect on their health. Consider the effect of sedentary behaviour such as watching television, video games and being… Continue reading Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
Canadian Children Are Inactive, and They May Be Losing Sleep Over It
It’s that time of year again. The time of year where alarm clocks are set extra early, morning routines are back in action, school lunches are carefully prepared the night before, and new fall activities have filled the calendar. The long days of summer and family vacations are nothing but a memory, and although getting… Continue reading Canadian Children Are Inactive, and They May Be Losing Sleep Over It
Forget the Gym — Head to the Library
Like eating your veggies and flossing your teeth, reading is good for you. Research suggests that reading keeps your brain sharp, makes you more empathetic, and is an effective form of stress-relief, and if that wasn’t enough a new study suggests that reading could actually help you live longer. For the study, which was published online… Continue reading Forget the Gym — Head to the Library
Can Neurogastronomy Save the World?
Source: Margaret Littman, Alive.com, February 11, 2020 This new science could help everyone love eating healthy, sustainable food The relatively new field of neurogastronomy has big implications for how we eat as individuals and communities—and as a planet. As someone who travels for a living—writing about the best places to eat, hike, and sleep—I spend a lot… Continue reading Can Neurogastronomy Save the World?
West Central Crisis Centre: Our Outreach Programs
We Are Here to Help Our aim is to create initiatives and tailored programming to address the specific needs of communities, organizations and the diverse groups of individuals in our service area. After the acknowledgment of a crisis situation or problematic issue, the Crisis Centre Staff will work collaboratively with the client to support their… Continue reading West Central Crisis Centre: Our Outreach Programs
Top 6 Sodium Culprits
Source: Andy De Santis, RD, MPH, Alive.com, February 3, 2020 Do you know where salt is hiding? We all know salty chips are loaded with sodium. But how about that innocent-looking can of soup in your pantry? Take a closer peek at its nutrition label, and you might find that it’s loaded with sodium. According… Continue reading Top 6 Sodium Culprits
Insulin Resistance & Cardiovascular Disease
Source: Gillian Flower, ND, Alive.com, January 27, 2020 Too much of a good thing? Refined carbohydrates, sugar, and insulin resistance are emerging as key factors in cardiovascular disease. Learn how high insulin levels damage your heart and circulatory system and what you can do to protect yourself from these effects. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause… Continue reading Insulin Resistance & Cardiovascular Disease
Skin Goals: 5 Natural Ingredients to Look Out For
Source: Crystal Robbins, Alive.com, January 1, 2020 You’ll be seeing these natural skincare ingredients everywhere this year … and you should definitely try them out. Do you know the ingredients in your skincare products? And do you know if they do what they’re supposed to—or are even safe? There’s no reason to live with mystery… Continue reading Skin Goals: 5 Natural Ingredients to Look Out For