Birth is one of the most athletic events mentally and physically. Pregnancy and birth is extremely demanding on your body and requires recovery, rehabbing and rest. As you enter the 4th trimester, it's a good idea to start planning your postpartum road to recovery. From the lens of a Pre- and ... Continue Reading

A healthy gut is key to overall health and we all know that heavy, sluggish feeling indicating our digestion is a little (or a lot!) out of balance. In fact, we've shared about ways to improve digestion in adults, so you can feel lighter and say adios to a gurgling, ... Continue Reading

Most people admit that they would love to feel a little happier in their everyday life. With so much pressure on us in relation to work, chores, and running a household, it's not surprise that you may struggle with your mood, and that's completely okay - you're only human after ... Continue Reading

Guest Author: Dr. Cassandra Connolly BSc, ND Acne, mood swings, breasts, body odour, hair down there? Transitioning from childhood to motherhood is a BIG change for girls and parents! From frequent mood swings, to skin breakouts and hair growth, it can be a very overwhelming time.  The following tips have been found to be ... Continue Reading

The world might currently feel like a very strange and scary place. If you have noticed an increase in your anxiety levels, or perhaps you are even experiencing depression with all these changes, know you are not alone. Now more than ever before, we need to come together to support each ... Continue Reading

All year round, a healthy immune system is the best defence. Here are a few simple ways you can boost your kids' immunity, so you can breathe easy every time you wave them off! Find healthy ways to reduce sugar We have yet to meet a kid who doesn't love the sweet ... Continue Reading

Who doesn’t want a smooth-sailing pregnancy? Although it’s important to eat a well-balanced variety of nutritious foods throughout your pregnancy, you should also support a healthy diet and lifestyle with the right prenatal supplements. Keep in mind that prenatal multivitamins complement a healthy diet; they don’t replace it.  Prenatal supplements contain ... Continue Reading

Congratulations on deciding to start your own family! Prenatal supplements are highly recommended by healthcare practitioners these days, despite a healthy lifestyle and well-rounded diet. Wondering why? A woman’s body goes through incredible changes, especially during pregnancy. Supplements help meet the demands of a growing baby and close gaps, such as pre-existing nutritional deficiencies. There are a ... Continue Reading

Do you wake up in the morning feeling energized and ready to tackle the day ahead? Or do you feel tired and in desperate need of more shut-eye? According to recent surveys and studies of Canadians, it turns out that sleep is a scarce resource: Canada is the third most sleep-deprived ... Continue Reading

Detoxification through the kidneys and urinary tract is a natural process you seldom even notice - until something goes wrong. Today, we dive into bladder health and what happens when you get dreaded bladder stones. Let's look into what bladder stones are, their common symptoms and causes, as well as ... Continue Reading