Tips for a Healthy Halloween

By Catherine DouglasOctober 27, 2016 07:00AM0 comments

It's true -- Halloween gets us a little spooked, and not just because of the zombies, vampires and ghosts! No, it's because of the S-word (Sugar!) and what it does to our little monsters. Cookies, cupcakes, candy corn, peanut butter cups, malted milk balls, and jolly ranchers... oh my! It's enough to make any parent squirm. So, how can you make Halloween healthier for your family, or for the trick-or-treaters coming to your door?

Vitamin C for Immune System Support

By Catherine DouglasOctober 25, 2016 07:01AM0 comments

The health benefits of vitamin C have been known so long that sometimes this power-house antioxidant vitamin falls off the radar. But it can't be taken for granted; the body can't generate Vitamin C, so it has to be received into the body through food and supplements.

Healthy Eating: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

By Catherine DouglasOctober 21, 2016 07:00AM0 comments

'Tis the season for carving pumpkins and you know what that means? No, we weren't thinking of trick-or-treating and getting candy (although, let's be honest - candy is delicious and there's a time and place for it). We were thinking of roasted pumpkin seeds!

Simple Living: Self-care and the Importance of Saying No

By Catherine DouglasOctober 18, 2016 07:00AM0 comments

Sometimes you just have to say 'No' for the sake of your sanity. Find time to get away to do something for yourself and don't feel guilty about it. It's called self-care and here's why it's important:

Healthy Eating: Homemade Pizza

By Catherine DouglasOctober 14, 2016 07:58AM0 comments

It can be a bit of a struggle to make a quick meal that is also healthy. One of the go-to meals in our household is homemade pizza. And not just your everyday pepperoni and cheese homemade pizza.

Simple Living: Morning Stretches to Kick-Start Your Day

By Catherine DouglasSeptember 18, 2016 09:00PM0 comments

Many of us spend much of our days in a fairly sedentary position, which has negative impacts on our energy levels, circulation and range of motion. One of the simplest ways to improve all of these factors and to ensure a calm start to the day is to introduce some easy stretches to your morning routine. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time and can reap many health benefits, not least of which is relaxed muscles and mind.

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