As a diabetic, I know I have to be careful with my legs and feet. A lack of circulation, fluid retention (edema), and muscle weakness in my legs, along with numbness in my feet (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) sent me searching for solutions.
Sap running is a very Canadian sign of Spring! Families visit their local sugar bush to learn about the process of making maple syrup, while children enjoy the taste of maple taffy and maple sugar candy. It may come as a surprise that such a sweet indulgence could be good for us, but it is.
Provided by Geonode As temperatures continue to drop and snowflakes start falling, the welcoming warmth of our homes invites us to find comfort indoors. But while we’re enjoying cozy evenings nestled by the fireplace, our utility bills are steadily increasing.
Dry, heated air inside, rain & snow outside… it’s little wonder our hair can spend the winter in one big frizz ball. Most of us start looking around for solutions and there are plenty to try, but many use harsh chemicals that do more long-term harm than short-term good.
Most parents worry that their child’s soar throat could be something more serious, such as strep. The following interview with Dr. S. Terez Malka answers many questions concerned parents have about strep throat, including the cause, symptoms, prevention and more.
Remember it? The magical anticipation that made Christmas Eve painfully long? If you allow yourself to go back there, I bet you’ll still find that amazing feeling of excitement in your stomach. Helping kids through the torture of time can turn into some Christmas traditions and create memories that you’ll all treasure.
Do you have a holiday baked good that you specialize in and make every year? Or do you just bake up a storm of scrumptious seasonal goodies? Back in Eastern Canada, we referred to it all as Christmas cookin’ and it’s as much a part of the holiday season as presents are.
By Leo Babauta Having worked closely with dozens of people’s transformative journeys, I’ve come to recognize a handful of mindset shifts that make an incredible impact. Those who’ve worked to shift in these ways have remarkable transformations.
A new generation of Canadian environmental crusaders will be tasked with much more than fixing the current state of the planet. They’ll also need to think in a whole new way to ensure it doesn’t happen again. This generation must feel hopeful and empowered so they can innovate and lead us through global stability. Ultimately, […]
My days of naming my Canadian babies are behind me, but I still find it interesting to track the latest and greatest baby names. It’s fun to spot names that are growing in popularity due to movies or TV shows, and seeing which traditional names are making a comeback.
