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Health & Well Being

Ideas to keep you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually fit

 
Is your fatigue caused by a hectic life or an iron deficiency?
In North America, one in four women struggles with iron deficiency. And according to the World Health Organization, so do as many as five billion people or up to 80 per cent of the world's population. Iron deficiency is the leading cause of fatigue among women between menstruation... more...
 

Walking Helps Banish the Winter Blues
Are the short days of winter bringing you down in the dumps? If you answered yes, this is all the more reason you need to get up and move your body. A 2006 study found that just one bout of exercise -- a brisk 30-minute walk -- immediately buoyed mood in depressed individuals.  more...

 

Snacking regularly helps prevent overeating at mealtime
Registered dietitian and renowned speaker Sue Mah explains that healthy snacks not only give you the energy needed to stay alert and fuelled through your day, but also have another major benefit. “By choosing the right snacks every few hours, you can help prevent overeating at your meal times.” more...

 

Gratitude Is A Choice We Make Everyday
September 21st was the International Day of Gratitude and it really prompted me to explore once again my gratitude list and all the things in my life I have to be grateful for.  more....
 

 

Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy
While squeezing “me” time into hectic family schedules may be a challenge, it’s essential to find those few minutes here and there to keep things in balance. more...