Tips for achieving mindfulness When you spend time in nature, are you truly present? Too many of us, within seconds of arriving at a lookout, snap a few photos, hop straight back into the car and speed off to the next lookout. With a few simple strategies, we can tweak our behavior in ways that …
Tips for mature students September represents a fresh start in so many ways. Thousands of learners are returning to school—and many are adults! Continuing education programs or individual courses are fantastic ways to build your skills, train for a promotion or stay current in your area of expertise—and it’s a huge benefit to your workplace, …
Portable, packable muffin tin meals Don’t write off your muffin tin as a unitasker good only for making batches of the famous baked goods. Whether you’re looking for make-ahead portable meals to eat on the run or a new approach to appease picky eaters, there’s no shortage healthy and delicious recipes you can create in …
Dodge cold and flu season with regular exercise It’s September—what’s right around the corner? The dreaded cold and flu season. What if there was a way to decrease the chances of becoming a victim of a nasty virus this season? Nothing’s guaranteed, but if you could decrease the chances of becoming prey to a cold or flu, …
Stay healthy this winterGot the sniffles? That’s great! “Having a cold is an excellent opportunity to enhance your health by strengthening and stimulating the immune system,” says Carissa Doherty, a naturopathic doctor in Burlington, Ontario But before we can strengthen our immune system, we must unravel the mysteries of colds and flu. These myth-busters are …
Mental health for kids Mental illness affects approximately one in seven children and teens at some point, so while early identification of warning signs is important, fostering strong, resilient mental health from birth is essential. Following are some beneficial strategies and useful tools to help nurture your children’s mental health at every stage of development. …
Nutrients for our little ones It can be tricky to ensure that our children get proper nutritional support. Here are some of the important vitamins and minerals needed for a growing mind and body. If you’re concerned your child isn’t getting enough, speak to your health care provider. Vitamin A is important for normal growth and …
Fresh ideas for summer On a hot summer day, preparing a nutritious and tasty meal without heating up the kitchen—and sometimes the whole house—can be a challenge. The solution is to create a delicious salad. Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese This salad, with its cool cucumbers and refreshing watermelon, is so thirst quenching …
Running programs for children take off Kids, like us, benefit from regular physical activity. With running, kids can be active with minimal cost and low stress while developing a fundamental movement skill, placing them well on their way to a lifetime of active living. And running can be a great family activity! Get inspired Check …
Mindfulness for real life It’s true: meditation can be difficult to prioritize and stick with. However, its retreat-like stillness and calm can be exactly what’s needed in our busy lives. Meditation benefits Meditation can help us let go of past and future, reactions and planning, fretting and ruminating. Recent research also indicates that meditation may reduce stress, …
