Diabetes and the havoc it can wreak on our bodies is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. My family has a long history of diabetes, I have aunts, nieces, and cousins with this disease. In my years of working as a Registered Nurse, I have also cared for a number of patients with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can lead to several health problems including blindness, foot ulcers, and amputations, but heart disease is the most common cause of death. Diabetes can “literally” be a … [Read more...]
It’s Time To Trust Your Gut
January 29, 2018 by ·
Who else is feeling sad that we're in the middle of winter? I sure am! Fall is one of my favourite times of the year. There is always so much happening - family get-togethers, visiting parks, Halloween, trips to the Farmer's Market, cozy sweater shopping...my list could go on and on! While I miss the crisp, cool, but sunny days of the fall, I feel like it always takes the fall and back-to-school season to get back to routine after the chaos of summer. Think about it, during the summer, we … [Read more...]
Management Solutions for Bladder Leakage
January 22, 2018 by · 6 Comments
Bladder leakage is the involuntary loss of bladder control. Beyond the physical impact of the condition, bladder leakage can have a broad-reaching effect on one’s emotional, mental and social life. As a woman who has experienced bladder leakage, I know firsthand how vital it is to have the proper protective products available. Otherwise, fear of leaks, which can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing could limit my everyday activities. Without the confidence of knowing I am protected, … [Read more...]
Buscopan® Helps Keep Your Tummy Happy!
January 16, 2018 by ·
If you know me well, you’ll know that I enjoy spending time with family, sharing food with friends and making wonderful memories with those I love. No matter the season, I always try to connect with the people who matter most to me. Unfortunately, that also means my schedule is often super busy! They're jammed packed with family reunions and gatherings with friends often accompanied by rich, delicious food – which can lead to stress and very often gastrointestinal issues such as abdominal … [Read more...]
Dietitians Can Help You Combat the Fall Flu Spike
November 13, 2017 by · 190 Comments
Fall has arrived in all its glory! Unfortunately, the not so glorious Fall Flu Spike has also arrived! This is the time of the year when those of us spending our days in enclosed spaces, such as classrooms, shopping malls, office buildings and entertainment venues are more susceptible to becoming sick with influenza and then bringing those germs home to our families. In fact, studies show school children often bring germs home from school and spread them to their parents and younger siblings, … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Avoid the Dreaded Fall Flu Spike
November 3, 2017 by · 21 Comments
Even though I am still missing the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, there are so many things about the fall season that I love too. The gorgeous reds, oranges, and yellows of the deciduous trees, visiting our local Farmer's Market, marvelling at the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables and the brilliant blue of the sky on a cool, crisp autumn day. However, there is one thing about this time of year that I do not love and that is the arrival of the much-dreaded cold and flu season, … [Read more...]
October 29th is World Psoriasis Day ~ What You Need To Know
October 29, 2017 by · 19 Comments
If you don't live with it yourself, I am pretty sure you probably know someone who has the skin condition, psoriasis. I personally know a couple of people and in my career as a nurse, I helped care for many people who were living with psoriasis. If you are unfamiliar with this condition: Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition characterized by lesions, which are areas of inflamed skin where the cells grow too fast. This creates red, scaly, thick patches of skin (called “plaques”). … [Read more...]
Grateful for Poise and Fundy National Park
October 26, 2017 by · 4 Comments
I am very fortunate to live within driving distance of gorgeous Fundy National Park. If you are unfamiliar with it, Fundy National Park is located in New Brunswick on Canada’s Atlantic Coast. It features 20 kilometres of dramatic shoreline along the Bay of Fundy, which is famous for having the world’s highest tides. The Park also has multiple well-equipped campgrounds, a solar-heated saltwater swimming pool, kayaking and canoeing opportunities, a nine-hole golf course and the reason that … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Cold and Flu Season Essentials {w/Giveaway}
October 20, 2017 by · 149 Comments
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Although I am still missing the summer, I have to admit, I do love this time of year. The gorgeous colours of the trees, the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, the crisp, clean air and the brilliant blue of the sky. Even though the autumn is not the beginning of a new year, for me, it always feels like it is. With the end of summer, our lives seem to reset and we get … [Read more...]
Seize Your Poise Moment & Live Life to the Fullest
September 11, 2017 by · 23 Comments
For the past several summers, my sisters and I, and occasionally our adult daughters, head out for a "girls only" camping trip. The first couple years we stayed in a tent trailer, but then we discovered the "rustic shelters" at a nearby provincial park and have stayed in one of them ever since. When I say rustic, I mean rustic. The shelter is basically a 14' x 14' wood frame covered in a heavy-duty tarp. A couple of years ago they ran electricity to the shelters, but that is the only … [Read more...]
Vacation Slipup Solutions
August 21, 2017 by · 16 Comments
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Summer may soon be officially drawing to a close, but that doesn't mean vacations are over! Whether for a two-week vacation or several weekend getaways, the fall of the year is the perfect time for travel. Many domestic hotels and attractions are not as busy, often you can get off-season rates, you avoid the crowds and save lots of money. You can then use the money you saved … [Read more...]
