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    Stay Healthy this Summer – 8 Tips to be Your Best

    July 17, 2017 - By 

    Stay healthy this summer so you can enjoy more sunny days. The warm weather is finally here so why would you want to waste it with being sick? Being sick is rotten in any season, so anything we can do to keep illness at bay is always welcome. Staying healthy is the name of the game every month. It just means making a few different choices in the summer months. Stay Healthy with These 8 Tips It’s important that we remember to take care of ourselves even when the weather is warm. We often think of sickness in conjunction with the cold…

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    Motion Sickness – Tricks to Getting Through It When Traveling With Family

    June 28, 2017 - By 

    Motion sickness is no fun. If you suffer from it, you can look forward to nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and generally feeling awful. All those symptoms are compounded if you’re wrangling kids at the same time. I’ve put together some tips for combating motion sickness when you are traveling with family. The Lowdown on Motion Sickness Also called sea sickness or car sickness, this annoying and sickening problem actually has nothing to do with your mode of transportation. It’s an inner ear disturbance. The motion of a vehicle or boat causes an imbalance within the inner ear, which in turn disrupts our…

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    MeditationRings – Beautiful Jewelry That’s Good for the Soul #spinandwish #Giveaways

    June 22, 2017 - By 

    MeditationRings brings fashion jewelry with a little something extra to Canada and now the United States, as well. That little something extra is good karma, spirituality and an outlet for positive mental health. Now, whether or not you’re into spirituality and Karma one thing IS for certain, MeditationRings offers some beautiful jewelry and their unique story adds a nice touch. Their rings are almost conversation pieces in addition to being just plain beautiful. The Story of MeditationRings This jewelry company based out of Toronto had humble beginnings as a mother-daughter family owned business. The concept was simple – make gorgeous jewelry that…

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    Father’s Day Male Fertility Facts #IVF4BC

    June 16, 2017 - By 

    This Father’s Day infographic sums up all the male fertility facts nicely. 40 % of infertility is female factor, and 20 % is unexplained but 40 % also is male factor. Here in Canada it has also been male health awareness month which ties in to our IVF4BC messages about awareness and male fertility. Want more male infertility information and chatter? These guys here have an awesome The Good, The Dad and The Ugly Podcast episode about infertility.     There are a few things you can do to protect your health and fertility if you are a man.  These…

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    Gut Health on the go with Renew Life Probiotics #RenewLifeCanada

    June 15, 2017 - By 

    Gut health is so important to overall health. As many of you know, I have had a lengthy history with digestive issues. It’s been a struggle, but I manage by avoiding triggers that cause problems, like certain foods. Plus, I also exercise regularly, hydrate a lot, and take probiotics frequently. Since I started taking probiotics, I have noticed some improvement in digestive issues. That’s because probiotics are the foundation of good gut health. What is Gut Health Your gut is a term that refers to your stomach and intestines. From your mouth straight through to the end waste product that exits your…

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    14 Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda Uses That Are Outside The Box #Giveaway #ChurchandDwight

    June 14, 2017 - By 

    Baking soda uses are many and varied. It’s a magical inexpensive tool for the home, really, but not everyone knows all of its abilities. In my twenties, I thought baking soda was mostly used in baking, odour removal. In my 30s I started using Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda for cleaning. But there are many other uses too. Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda has been helping generations of Canadian families cook and clean for decades. Baking Soda Uses You Probably Never Knew Over the years, the team at Arm & Hammer – with the help of their loyal fans – have come up…

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    Ketogenic Diet – What is It?

    May 11, 2017 - By 

    Ketogenic diet. Lately, I hear about this all the time, but what is it really? Some people say it’s amazing. Some people are skeptical. Others can’t live without pasta. But what is a ketogenic diet, really, and why is it so popular? Let’s take a look. I first heard about the ketogenic diet years ago when my older daughter was doing drama camp with a peer who had epilepsy. This particular child had daily seizures, if not more frequent. The young girl’s mom and I talked often about parenting kids with unique challenges. When she mentioned that her daughter was on the ketogenic…

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    Period Pain – Natural Ways to Tackle Menstrual Pain

    May 10, 2017 - By 

    Period pain can be barely noticeable for some and excruciating for others. There might not be a lot you can do about hormone induced moodiness related to monthly cycles, but there are steps to alleviate the pain that comes with your period. If you want to relieve period pain naturally, you’ve come to the right place. If you have teenage girls, you might them to get a handle on monthly pain management early. So, read on to find out how to help ease pain without medication. Period Pain Relief the Natural Way Many people take medication to help alleviate menstrual cramps. I…

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    Get Loud for Girls – Mental Health Awareness Week #GetLoud

    May 1, 2017 - By 

    I had no plans to write about Mental Health Awareness Week, but there’s this conversation I recently had with a male paediatric psychiatrist that struck a chord. It continues to disturb me, because it rang true. So, I need it off my chest so to speak. I need it out of my head. Get Loud for Girls? You might be wondering why just girls? It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and I want you to get loud for everyone. Get loud for the 1 in 5. BUT, I want you to think hard about whether Mental Health Awareness and Care is…

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    Infertility Statistics in British Columbia – It’s Time for Accessible Health Care #IVF4BC

    April 17, 2017 - By 

    Infertility statistics in British Columbia might surprise you. They might shock you. They should be repeated and shared and talked about. 1 in 6 Families in BC struggle with infertility. That means you know someone in your circle that has infertility, or has been through infertility. Maybe they shared their story with you. Maybe they struggled quietly.   This upcoming May British Columbia marks two important events. The provincial election occurs May 9th, and the lead up weeks are a time to inquire where the parties stand on IVF funding. When the politicians running for office in your riding come to your…