Adolescents have to balance many demands, the biggest one being of course school. An early start and a lot of homework make it difficult for them to get the sleep they desperately need. Teenagers are faced with many things that compete for their time. After school sports, clubs and activities that students like participating in, as well as spending time with friends, are only a few examples. With all these options, there just isn’t enough time for teens to do it all. They have to give something up and often enough, it’s sleep that is being dismissed.
Category: health
5 easy tips to keep germs out of your home…. and stay healthy
In the same way WE want to smell clean and fresh, we have to hold our homes up to the same standards. Nothing is worse than entering a smelly home, and if you have a pet you know what I am talking about…oh what the heck, if you have a child you know what I…
5 lifestyle tips for new moms… yes you can!
In my series of guest writers, I would like to introduce you to Jessica O’Day. Like many new moms, Jessica struggles to keep a healthy balance between her needs as a woman, and working mom, and her baby’s non-negotiable needs. Jessica took some time off her busy routine to share with us how her life has…
How Many Chemicals Did You Use On Your Skin This Morning?
It is estimated that a woman applies an average of 168 chemicals to her body daily. It is not the individual, small amounts of each industrially produced synthetic chemical we should be concerned about, but rather the cumulative and combined effects, over time of these chemicals. The amassed absorption of these ingredients in our blood…
simple food swaps for better health
This is the time of year for resolutions, and odds are, yours has something to do with your health and wellness. But how long will your will power last? It is a fact, if your resolution is a difficult one, and if your goals are unrealistic, the outcome will not be successful. So let’s simplify…
The Dirty Dozen & The Clean Fifteen: Pesticides In Your Fridge
I recently wrote an article for a site dedicated to new moms and their babies, 15 Baby Foods That Contain Toxins. I admit, the article had mixed reactions from readers. I believe this was the case because some parents are not willing to accept the fact there are very few foods that are considered to be…
Urgent Notice From Health Canada Regarding Green Tea Extract
One of the things I am always aware of, and read without fail before I purchase a product for myself or my family, is the label. I have learned to be weary of ingredients that have over 12 letters, those I cannot pronounce, and products that boast miracle results. I also do my homework before…
The to-do lists can wait. Why you need mindfulness in the 21st Century.
Being in the moment This is a difficult one dear readers. Being in the moment is so much more challenging than it sounds. This art extends to mindfulness , or meditation, and it is no secret that people take years to master it. Try laying on your bed with your eyes closed, focusing only on…
if you are a woman over 30 please read this…
Ladies….we’re in trouble. I don’t want to instil fear in you, but….we are getting older. The good news is, there is something we CAN do about it. I always profess the fact that it is pointless using skincare creams if you are not doing anything from within. You can apply the most expensive, clinically studied,…
“comfort and clarity in the company of woods” – the Still North Retreat Co.
If you know me, you also know how much I love the city, and how I could never live without the hustle and bustle of downtown Montreal. By the same token, I cannot deprive myself of nature, and when my brain has had enough, that is where I seek refuge. So when Michelle Tucker approached…
an invigorating solution for everyday wellness
Do you have a favourite essential oil? I must say this oil is definitely in my top 5 and has so far helped solve a few problems during my summer travels….just wanted to share it with you! If you want to know what my top 8 are….head on over to a previous post I wrote….
The 8 essential oils I cannot do with out, and neither should you!
The 8 Essential Oils you should have in your home Although I purchased essential oils from time to time in the past, mostly to add to my diffuser, I only really fell in love with them over the past two years. As an avid believer in natural remedies, and passionate researcher of alternative options for my […]
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