Spring has sprung! And with it comes… allergies. The sniffling, sneezing, burning and redness can put a damper on this beautiful time of year. But there is hope! Here are ten tips to try this allergy season.
Lisa Watson
3pm. You hear a sweet voice in your head, calling you towards the snack machine or the fridge, urging you…
Respect your body’s need to sleep! Too often we allow our sleep time to be shortened when our daytime activities take longer than we expect.
While I would not recommend giving a child a cup of orange pekoe, chai or English breakfast tea (all of which contain caffeine!) there are an abundance of other kinds of tea that are perfect for children.
An Epsom salts bath releases toxins and metabolic waste by enhancing perspiration. Epsom salts also contain magnesium sulfate, which is absorbed by the body, promotes muscle relaxation and relieves stiff, aching and cramped muscles.
Latitude has a lot to do with vitamin D status. Due to our northern latitude the majority of Canadians have insufficient vitamin D levels during the fall and winter months. One study demonstrated that in Canada from November through February UVB rays aren’t strong enough for our bodies to produce enough vitamin D.