What is Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)? It is believed that Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects up to 40% of women of reproductive age. PMS is essentially when women experience a number of psychological and physical symptoms in the second half of their menstrual cycle...

I was so excited to check out the new Podcast recapping episodes of Parks and Recreation, called Parks and Recollection.  It is by far one of my favourite funny shows, the characters are just so good.  Any fans out there??  I was listening to the fourth...

Do you ever slather yourself with lotion or sunscreen and not think anything of it?  Of course, you have. I know I have.   You often think about the food you eat 🥗 and exercise 🏃 as part of your health plan, but you don’t always think about what you are putting on...

We, like many other families this winter, decided to take up skiing.  In the past, I have snowboarded but hadn’t skied since about grade five back when you would go with your school.  We started out on the bunny hill and I got my five-year-old a 2-hour lesson. I was...

This has blueberry baked oatmeal has become a household favourite for a quick reheat breakfast option on these cool winter days. Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups old fashioned oats 2 Tbsp ground flax 1 tsp baking powder½ - 1 tsp ground cinnamon¼ tsp nutmeg1/4 cup maple...

I see so many women regularly with symptoms regarding their periods that they are concerned about but are told by others that it, "might just be your normal." Regularly missing periods or having to miss work because of your periods is not "your normal." Keep reading...

It’s the small things that you do on a regular basis that count more to your health than the once in a while things you do. Often people will get caught up in making extreme changes but this is not a sustainable approach and does not amount to a consistent lifestyle...

There are a few things that I always keep stocked in my pantry that helps add nutrient density to any snack or meal. Here are my top 5 pantry must-haves. Coffee.  Well, I suppose this can’t be added to just about everything but it is definitely my number one pantry...