Life is an Adventure

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I have worked as a nurse for more years than I care to count, but I have loved just about every minute of my career. Many of those years I worked as an Operating Room Nurse in our regional hospital. I thrived on this fast paced environment, however; I do admit the constant bending and heavy lifting, coupled with twelve-hour shifts on my feet have taken a toll on my body. As my body keeps reminding me, I am no longer twenty-two and too many years of this type of work  has taken its … [Read more...]

Relieve Your Joint Pain, Save Money & Enter to Win

Joint Pain

My husband and I both suffer from joint pain. He played competitive hockey, soccer and baseball, as well as many other sports back in his younger days. I am a nurse and have spent many, many years lifting, moving, bending and caring for patients, as well as, 12-hr shifts on my feet. I also love to paint, do needlework and knit. Needless to say, all these years of these repetitive activities have now taken a toll on our bodies. We both have varying degrees of joint and back pain. Thankfully, … [Read more...]

The Arthritis Society is Launching a Month-Long Campaign For Arthritis Awareness Month {HEALTHY LIVING}

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Did you know there are 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis? ABOUT THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY The Arthritis Society is dedicated to a vision of Living well while creating a future without arthritis. It is Canada’s principal health charity providing education, programs and support to 4.6 million Canadians with arthritis and their loved ones. Since its founding in 1948, The Society has been the largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada by investing more than $180 million … [Read more...]