Now that I am a bit older, I refuse to diet, but that wasn’t always the case—through high school and university I tried to pay attention to how many calories I consumed, cut out sweets and treats, never ate after 8 pm, downloaded a food tracker on my phone and on and on. I was never really … [Read more...]
Why You Need Kombucha In Your Life
You may have heard of kombucha—it's a bit of a buzz word at the moment—before now. It's an ancient Chinese health drink that has been around for more than 2000 years. I discovered it from a local producer a year ago at one of the city's markets. Not only was it delicious but I learned that there are … [Read more...]
A Good Night’s Sleep Starts From The Mattress Up
A good night sleep is so, so important for parents, kids, babies, teens and everyone in between. It sets us up for success throughout the day. I know I turn into a bit of a monster if I don’t get at least six hours a night. But before you even worry about how many hours of sleep you get a night, … [Read more...]
SUI: The Acronym You Need To Learn
There are a lot of things that happen to the female body that often get brushed under the rug. We don’t often talk to the world about menstruation, child birth, cramps and even our hormonal swings—we might talk to our girlfriends about this stuff but overall it’s seen as pretty taboo. And that … [Read more...]
Have You Tested Your CancerIQ?
A week before I left on my vacation, I got a letter from Ontario Blood Services. Ever since my mother required daily blood transfusions as part of her cancer treatment, I've been a huge advocate of donating blood (over 25 times for me!). The letter said that they found an issue with my hemoglobin in … [Read more...]
Learning To Let It Go – My Fear of Being Frozen
My name is Allie and I have #DentalDread. I hate feeling frozen, I always have and for some reason I just can’t let it go. Let it go, let it go… All kidding aside, it’s unpleasant. My kid is braver than I am. I am a total chicken.When I think about booking a dental appointment, I remember just … [Read more...]
Thinking Positively On World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day. It seems an odd day to mark because those of us effected by cancer (are there any people who aren't?) don't need a day. It lives with us every single day. But who am I to decide! Will is in grade two. He adores his teacher, who we'll call Mr. Smith. Now, while I don't … [Read more...]
Let Loved Ones Know You’re #StillHere During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Last night I watched Will comforting his giant beanie boo monkey, Cocoa Jr. He was hugging him, rubbing his back and whispering into his ear, 'Sssh my love, sssh. It makes me sad when you're sad, tell me why you're sad.' He was mimicking me and all the times I've rocked him back and forth in the … [Read more...]
It’s All About Staying Sane During The Holidays
It's already December, which means the holiday season is beginning. It's also one of the more stressful times of the year, where you have to manage budgets, friendships, family relationships and a to-do list that is pages long. (It's no wonder that the post-holiday season is the most popular time to … [Read more...]
Are You Taking Krill Oil?
Being proactive about your health is really important, and as a type 1 diabetic, I take it very seriously. We all want to be healthy, am I right? Whether you have pre-existing health issues or not, staying in tip top shape is a priority for most people. This usually means eating well, exercising … [Read more...]
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