It's been a challenging two years, as the pandemic mandated us to work from home and some of us struggled to adjust. With COVID-19 infections declining and the vaccination rate slowly increasing, we’re once again changing our routines to accommodate working in the office combined with working remotely. If that fills you with dread [...]
Do you have wellness goals? How to set them and stick to them What are wellness goals? Wellness goals are targets to become an overall healthier, better you. They’re not only the numbers on a scale or steps on your Fitbit. Wellness goals can include having more energy, thinking more positively, or getting better [...]
Feel like you’ve used up all your energy trying to cope with stressful demands, conflict, or a lack of support? Your patience is wearing thin and you’re frustrated, even with family or friends. Be aware! Your emotional energy reserves are low and you need to refuel your tank. Take Stock The first step in [...]
Everyone knows that a bad hair day does not contribute to your wellbeing! In contrast, when your hair looks shiny and healthy, you usually feel well and positive. Following a healthy lifestyle, will benefit your hair too, but excessive stress, smoking, not exercising, lack of sleep and not eating nutritiously will show in your [...]
With all the current concerns around staying healthy and protecting yourself from infection, it’s important to know how to give your body’s immune system daily natural support. We’re constantly exposed to germs and other harmful microbes, and our immune system works hard to prevent them from invading our bodies. Here are a few daily [...]
The kidney is an important organ in the body. It is also commonly misunderstood and or confusing for many people. This article will consider the kidney, its function, and the most common problems or diseases that affect the kidney. Some basics We all (well, nearly all) have two kidneys. The kidney is situated deep [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Much has changed (some would say that everything has changed). The pandemic phase is fading into an endemic manageable phase and we are learning to live with this virus now. From a health & wellness perspective this may be a great time to pause and [...]
Life is hectic. And tough. And challenging. Days are busy, demands are great, traffic is just horrid, there is never enough time… you get the picture (and most of you live it every day). Holidays are such precious times: the opportunity to relax, rest, unwind, de-stress, and to manage our time ourselves for a [...]
Life is a balancing act. We try to achieve our goals while constantly balancing the various elements of our lives, but we may be just one step away from a stumble. Here are four easy steps to help you find balance in your life: Assess your life as it is now. Do you feel physically [...]
Mental health is a state of wellbeing that helps you to cope with the stresses of everyday life and empowers you to work towards achieving your full potential. Sometimes, keeping a clear head and a healthy mind can be easier said than done. Life does throw unexpected challenges at us every day, after all. [...]
