Your Health

  • Should You Have a Chicken Pox Party?

    Should You Have a Chicken Pox Party?

    Chicken pox conjures up (icky) memories of being covered in itchy spots, reluctantly soaking in a tub of (icky) oatmeal and then being slathered with (icky) calamine lotion afterward. I caught it from the...

  • Pregnancy and the Holidays

    Pregnancy and the Holidays

    It’s that time of year when everyone’s wearing their finest, chugging the rum and eggnog and shopping til they drop. Not you. You’re hugely pregnant and interested in napping, doing prenatal...

  • 6 Immune Boosters for the Whole Family

    6 Immune Boosters for the Whole Family

    We’re all aware of the tried-and-true methods to treat a cold: bedrest, soup and plenty of OJ. Here are some tips for strengthening your body’s immune system and warding off illnesses before they...

  • 5 Surprising Sources of Protein

    5 Surprising Sources of Protein

    During childhood the correct balance of healthy foods is essential.  Protein is often of special concern because of its role in the development of body cells, tissues and internal organs. With some...

  • The 6 Worst Things to Pack in Your Child's Lunch

    The 6 Worst Things to Pack in Your Child's Lunch

    Smart lunch selections supply a range of nutrients for growth and development while avoiding those that contribute to a host of ills including...

  • 8 Foods with Beauty Benefits

    8 Foods with Beauty Benefits

    You know eating a balanced diet is good for your health, but did you know it can keep you looking your best this summer, too? According to Toronto-based registered holistic nutritionist Peggy Kotsopoulos, author...

  • Cottage Safety Checklist

    Cottage Safety Checklist

    To ensure that your cottage vacation is the best ever and everyone has a safe and enjoyable time, it's important to take some preventative safety measures.  Use this list as a starting guide. Each cottage...

  • 8 Rules of Good Nutrition

    8 Rules of Good Nutrition

    No one is born a healthy eater, in spite of what you may have heard at a playgroup or at work. Teaching youngsters about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy eating habits to last a lifetime is a...

  • Expecting to Expect: How to Get Your Body Ready for Pregnancy

    Expecting to Expect: How to Get Your Body Ready for Pregnancy

    Having sex isn’t the only thing you need to do to get pregnant. Sure, it’s the most important (and fun!) part, but Dr. Douglas Black, a...

  • Is it Safe During Pregnancy?

    Is it Safe During Pregnancy?

    Alcohol?Play it safe and stay away from alcohol, especially in the first trimester. Artificial sweeteners?It depends on the type, so read the packaging. According to Health Canada, moderate amounts of aspartame...

  • Alcohol During Pregnancy

    Alcohol During Pregnancy

    Two recent studies on drinking during pregnancy. Two conflicting conclusions. One says drinking moderately during early pregnancy is actually good for children; the other says it could have lasting implications...

  • Foot Health During Pregnancy

    Foot Health During Pregnancy

    Pregnant women just can’t win when it comes to foot fashion. Common sense tells us that high heels are even more damaging to our tender tootsies when we’re pregnant due to extra weight and hormonal...

  • Folic Acid During Pregnancy

    Folic Acid During Pregnancy

    How much do you need?Because every pregnant woman is at risk of carrying a baby with neural tube defects, it is essential that she take a prenatal vitamin containing 0.4 to 1 mg folic acid every day as recommended...

  • Medicine Cabinet Must-haves

    Medicine Cabinet Must-haves

    These over-the-counter remedies help you respond immediately to an illness or minor accident at home. For more serious symptoms, contact your family doctor, go to the nearest hospital or call 911. Practise...

  • Is it safe: Health & Medicine

    Is it safe: Health & Medicine

    What's safe to take when you're expecting Acne medicationsSteer clear from Accutane and Retinol, which contain vitamin A. (High amounts of vitamin A can cause certain birth defects.) Talk to your caregiver and a...




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