Sleep is often overlooked as a very necessary factor in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We only have so many hours in the day and we tend to sacrifice our body’s need for those zzzz’s to do all of the things that we think need to be done. Lack of sleep can lead to [...]
National Oral Health Care month acts as the perfect annual reminder that it’s important to pay special attention to our teeth and our overall oral hygiene, which can have a tremendous impact on our overall health. Did you know that poor oral health can lead to gum disease, which left untreated can lead to the [...]
March 12th marks the beginning of Daylight Savings Time – the day we welcome a much needed extra hour of sunlight after a long, dark and dreary winter! For many, this extra hour of sun, along with the warming temperatures, means that more time is spent outdoors, making it sometimes challenging for parents to stay [...]
The start of the New Year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. It can also turn into a very hectic time, with children going back to school, winter sports starting and work piling up after a few weeks of relaxation. January has already flown by and [...]
Maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle can be difficult in the long run. Earlier this year, I made the decision to focus on my health by becoming more active, drinking water, getting enough sleep and making better choices when it comes to the foods I eat. When I began making conscious efforts to be healthy, it [...]
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Around our house, we have a new word; cryerd. When you are so tired you want to cry. Or when you are crying and you don’t know why, and the only reason left is because you are tired. It happens to our daughters the most, but even I’ve been told to go to bed by [...]
As I sat on my deck a few mornings ago admiring the beautiful blue sky, I remember taking a deep breath of fresh air and thinking what a great day it was going to be. Not five minutes later, I checked my Facebook feed only to discover that the air in Edmonton had an air [...]
National Infertility Awareness Week is this month (May 12th – 20th), and Dr. David Greenberg, Family Physician at St. Joseph Hospital, has some tips to help start your family planning. Don’t “try”! For couples “trying” to conceive, every month can be filled with anxiety and worry. Heightened stress can actually cause more challenges. Therefore, it’s [...]
For many, getting a full night of quality sleep can sometimes be a challenge. Add to that, things like seasonal changes like daylight savings time and the days getting longer, and the challenge becomes more difficult to overcome. Here is a list of suggested tips that may help you get the quality sleep you need. [...]
O ut with the old and in with the new. January is the perfect month to regroup and set your intentions for the year ahead. Whether you are on team resolutions or not, here are some easy resolutions that will make this year your best yet. Get your sleep Have you ever seen a sleep-deprived [...]