Much like the rest of the organs and the body, when you fuel your body with good nutrition your eyes will stay healthier too! Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss over 60yo and February is AMD awareness month. There are many things we can do to slow
Dealing with pelvic health issues after having a baby is common and left untreated can lead to decreased physical and mental health, isolation and depression. Many women do not return to the activities they once enjoyed due to fear of embarrassment. What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor muscles
For single and married adults alike, social isolation and loneliness can have a detrimental effect on heart and brain health. The risk of social isolation increases with age when older adults are more likely to experience the loss of a life partner or less social engagement due to working from
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There is no doubt that managing our stress, moving our bodies, fueling them with nutritious food and getting enough sleep are mission critical in the realm of preventative health. But today I want to add one more thing to the mix, and that is healthy connections. According to the American
You're 40+ and what used to work isn't working anymore. You feel tired, bloated, your blood pressure, cholesterol and weight are creeping up. You're down a rabbit hole or lost in the weeds with conflicting information on what to eat. Let's cut
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People that experience pelvic health issues such as incontinence often avoid exercise and physical activities that may cause embarrassment. Incontinence is a common problem and left untreated can lead to further health issues, isolation, depression and immobility. WHAT IS INCONTINENCE? Incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control.
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Can work stress affect the healing of a knee injury? Does losing a loved one make me more likely to have chronic pain? When we have an injury, pain is a good thing. Yes, you heard that correctly! Pain is a response that allows us to avoid real or potential
What Foods Can Promote Inflammation vs Anti-inflammatory Foods. Inflammation is part of your body's natural defense when needed against unwanted microorganisms that negatively affect health, like bacteria, viruses and toxins. Unfortunately not only microorganisms have this impact, but certain foods can also trigger an inflammatory immune response. Weight
When we nourish our relationships, we nourish our souls. So what can we do to give our relationships the fuel they need to thrive? Check out today’s BLOG, it just takes a pinch of this and a dash of that! Nancy Brooker, the Living in Yes Coach Let’s chat https://www.nancybrooker.ca/
We now know a clogged lymphatic system can lead to chronic dysfunction, illness and disease. Your cells are simply unable to function correctly. Your daily activities and quality of life can become affected! We have reviewed how to identify if your lymphatic system is clogged or unable to keep up
Lymphatics. This highly pertinent system plays a major role in whether you are in good health or lacking it. Let me introduce you to your lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system. It runs throughout the body and has a variety of jobs. It carries lymph
Compression garments/socks are specialized medical devices designed to help many disorders such as venous disease and edema. How do they help? They increase your blood circulation, decrease inflammation and swelling. As we move and create a muscle pump in the leg (or arm) the garment compresses and pushes the
Thyroid disorders are a global health problem affecting an estimated 750 million people worldwide with the prevalence among women 8 times more than among men. As many as 50% of individuals go undiagnosed with Thyroid disease! It is important to create awareness of Thyroid disorder and ways to support those
Quick Tips – For Better Digestion, Absorption and Gut Health by Val Romenello Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), [email protected] 7 Days – 7 Small Changes Day 1: SOAK / SPROUT YOUR NUTS, SEEDS AND GRAINS It’s very common to hear how good nuts and seeds are for you. Some
Winter is far from over and there are bound to be many hazardous weather days in the weeks ahead. Seniors who are more prone to having falls that land them in the emergency room and sometimes into assisted living can help prevent these injuries by making fall prevention a priority
If you have type I or type II diabetes, you should be doing it every single day. As a Certified Orthotist, I see diabetic patients weekly who have large, infected ulcers on their feet that would give most people nightmares. Most people know that diabetes affects many systems and organs