Category Archives: Health and Wellness

Yoga – Preparing For Your First Class

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As many of you may know, I suffer from pain almost daily, in some part of my body. Just going to the store or standing at the stove cooking leaves me aching. So this week I am starting Yoga, in hopes of alleviating some of that pain. I signed up through Parks and Rec for the City of Toronto. Not just one session but two. For the next two months I will head out one night a week for my class, then continuing in the New Year for my next … Continue reading →

Childhood Fears Can Become Adult Fears

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Childhood fears can start early in life. It’s normal to be afraid of noises, monsters, or just being alone in our rooms. It is a natural part of childhood and development. These fears help a child prepare for more distressful and discomforting challenges later in life. Having fears can leave a child or an adult feeling anxious. The first time you leave your child in the hands of another caregiver, while you head out for work or an evening out, your child cries, that is the fear of being left. … Continue reading →

Sensitive to Scents

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Being sensitive to scents is hard on a person, everywhere you go, there is some sort of odour causing health issues. While the sensitivity may be less in some, those with breathing issues, such as Asthma or certain allergies may be severe. The severity in each individual will vary, it could be mild or may severely affect someones ability to do certain activities. Are you sensitive to scents? Have you ever been out on the bus or in the grocery store, when all of a sudden you get a smell … Continue reading →

Nutrition Facts Education #FocusOnTheFacts

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On June 18th my daughter and I attended the Nutrition Facts Education Campaign, held at the Humber Bay Metro location. This is an initiative from the Government of Canada and collaborating partners our. The event provided us with tips to better understand how to use the Nutrition Facts table to make more informed food choices for our families in a fun and educational manner. Our little detectives were on the case, they began by creating a handy little canvas bag to collect clues on our fact finding mission. We set out … Continue reading →

Yes, My Child Wears Glasses

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I originally posted this back in 2013. Yes, my daughter wears glasses and has been wearing her glasses since she was about a year. Every once in awhile when I am out and about I get a feeling of being followed. I get a tap on the shoulder or I am just stopped and asked the big question “How did you know your child needed glasses if you don’t mind me asking?” I am all too happy to let them know. When my daughter was first born we noticed a … Continue reading →

Butt Hurt The gift of #ahhh with the #HemoclinComfortKit Giveaway

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Have you ever experienced the burning and itching of butt hurt from hemorrhoids? If you have, then you know that it is a very discomforting feeling. I am not just saying that, I have felt the pain, before, during and after pregnancy. I knew what they were and that they were caused by bad eating habits. Although I am able to talk about, not many people do, or will. If you are pregnant, a new mom or anyone out there experiencing butt hurt, man or women, don’t be embarrassed to … Continue reading →