Home Safety Check List
Soon the cooler temperatures will be upon us and we will be spending more time indoors. Now is the time to take inventory of our homes and the homes of those who we care for to be sure they are …
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Beat the Heat – Summer Care Tips for Seniors
Although it took its time arriving, the summer of 2016 has proven to be nothing less than amazingly hot here in the Northern Hemisphere. Record heat waves have kept us in air-conditioned environments. Although the air conditioning is necessary to …
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness month
IBS is a functional disorder of the intestinal tract. The movement of food and waste material is impaired causing a build-up of mucous, toxins and inflammation. Sadly this is a common disorder affecting 1 in 5 adults today. IBS does …
Nutrition, Are You on a S.A.D. Diet?
March is Nutrition Month Most of us would think “eating to sustain life”. You would be partially right however the type of food we eat is what determines a healthy body from a not so healthy body. The “SAD” way …
12 Steps to Preventing or Managing Cancer
As we recognize WORLD CANCER DAY it may shock you to learn that last year alone over 100,000 men and over 96,000 women were diagnosed with Cancer. Cancer is the “symptom” of a weakened immune system. The “cause” could be …
National Non-Smoking Week January 17-23
Its hard to believe yet another year has passed us by already! As we reflect on the year behind us and look forward to the year ahead perhaps you are thinking of changes you wish to make in your life. …
8 Ways to Manage Diabetes Naturally
Diabetes Mellitus (DIABETES) affects over 20 million Canadians, with 20 new people being diagnosed every hour…these numbers are staggering and growing! Diabetes is classified as a “chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism characterized by high blood sugar and too much glucose …
7 Steps to Staying Healthy During Flu Season
Whether you’re planning on getting the FLU shot this year or opting out, it’s not too late to learn how to stay healthy…naturally! The best way to stay healthy naturally this upcoming flu season is to keep your immune system …
National Arthritis Awareness Month
It seems most people today, especially seniors have some form of Arthritis. Arthritis is a SYMPTOM not a DISEASE. It simply means “inflammation of the joints”. This can happen for many reasons but typically it is triggered by food. Yes, …
Happy Canada Day!
Need Healthcare? The Federal store is closed! Canada is facing an important next step in our medicare history. In 2014, the current health care accord – the deal that sets funding and health care service delivery agreements between the federal …