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Six Ways to Top Your Morning Oatmeal
Rolled, steel-cut, or instant - however you like to eat them, oats are an easy, versatile, and nutritious way to kick off your morning. Oatmeal is made from whole oat grains that have been broken down and processed to varying degrees. A serving size, which is typically around half a
A Homemade Brightening Mask Made from Kitchen Ingredients You Already Have
As we slowly shift from Ottawa’s chilly winters to spring sun, it’s time to take your skin out of hibernation and into fresh rejuvenation. The dry and cold weather can take its toll over the winter months, but you can get your skin in ship shape in time for the
Are you pregnant? Follow these four food safety steps!
When you're pregnant, food safety is more important than ever because you and your unborn baby are at an increased risk of foodborne illness or food poisoning. Your immune system is weakened, making it harder to fight off infections and leaving you vulnerable to serious health problems. Your unborn baby's
Vegans of Ottawa – Jessica Godard
Photo credit: Jessica Godard In this series, we chat with vegans from around the region to find out what it’s like to be plant-based in Ottawa, discovering tips and tricks for living a like a local - vegan style. Jessica Godard was born (and mostly raised) in Ottawa and is currently
Endometriosis and Yoga: Healing pain from within
Those who live with Endometriosis are accustomed to living in pain. Every step, even every breath, makes you more aware of the bitter taste of pelvic pain. For nine years I have learnt not to push myself too hard, to limit my exercise routine and to ensure a proper diet,
What you need to know about prescription opioids
You were playing some pick-up hockey with friends and slipped and broke your leg. Or you were running across the street, tripped over the curb and fractured your elbow. Or maybe you experience overwhelming pain from a chronic medical condition and your healthcare provider feels opioids may help manage your
Pressure Points on Feet for Headaches
Drat that headache that stops you from doing any important work, all you can do is lie down and hope that those splitting headaches and migraines just disappears. A headache sometimes disappears on its own but a migraine is a more serious problem and it lasts for days together. A
Healthy Food, Why Is There So Much Confusion?
Are you are feeling overwhelmed regarding what is healthy food? There is a tonne of conflicting commentary in the media around food, and consequently, you may know who to trust or what to believe. For many years there was confusion over whether eggs were good or bad. People even made
Why media need to stick to the evidence when reporting on food studies
By Dylan MacKay Two of the most well-known American food journalists have been telling readers lately that the DASH and Mediterranean diets are not tops for our health. But hang on – the evidence tells a different story. The journalists are Gary Taubes, the author of The Case Against Sugar,
The skinny on fat
For years we've been told that eating fat will add inches to our waistline, raise cholesterol and cause a slew of health problems. But it turns out fats can be your friend if you choose them wisely. While the “bad ones” can wreck your diet and increase your risk of
Government Slow to Take Action on Opioid Crisis
The official numbers aren’t out yet, but the number of opioid-related deaths in Canada in 2017 is expected to have surpassed 4,000, reports the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). This is yet another significant increase in opioid-related deaths, up from a record 2,861 deaths in 2016. Supervised injection sites
Risk of a fentanyl overdose rising in Ontario
The opioid crisis is affecting people of all ages, right across the province. Opioid overdoses and deaths have been steadily rising over the last 10 years. In 2016 alone, more than 850 Ontarians died from opioid-related causes. Adding to the concern is a large increase in the presence of synthetic fentanyl
Study reveals Canadian parents would give up social media, chocolate or wine for their kids to eat healthier
Catelli recently commissioned a survey to delve further into real parenting moments, uncovering revealing truths about today’s modern family, and the daily challenges Canadian parents face, many of which involve mealtime. According to the survey1, due to mounting pressures surrounding their children’s diets, almost two-thirds of Canadian parents (61%) would
Interview with Amber Stratton, Co-founder of Pure Yoga
If you’re a yogi living in the Ottawa area, chances are you’re familiar with the Pure brand, whether it’s because you practice at a Pure Yoga studio or because you regularly get together with friends over a plate of Radical Wings and a Revive Alive cocktail at Pure Kitchen. The
Eat more plants, less meat
By Courtney Howard and Ian Culbert What is a healthy diet? New Year’s diet conversations still abound around water coolers Canada-wide as people debate the various merits and shortcomings of sugar, gluten, meat, dairy, tofu and other edibles. Scientific articles, shiny celebrities and representatives of various groups who produce, transform
The Benefits of Coconut Oil
Is there anything coconut oil can’t do? It has been hailed a miracle oil and it seems like everyone from celebrities to beauty professionals, yogis to your neighbor is obsessed with the grocery store multitasker. It has been used widely for its many natural health and beauty benefits. Here are
How doctors treat women differently
Everyone wants to receive the best healthcare services and treatments, but if you're a woman, new research shows you may have to take matters into your own hands. Karen Jensen, a naturopathic doctor with 25 years of clinical experience, says differences between women and men should be considered when treating
Upgrade your shopping list to achieve your healthy eating goals
Eating well can be daunting, but one of the best ways to cook healthier meals is to tweak your grocery list a little. Just a few small changes over the course of a couple weeks can add up to some big improvements in your overall diet. “Some of the best
7 simple swaps to incorporate plant-based eating into your diet
As one of the top food trends, everyone is talking about the power of plant-based eating—but putting it into practice can seem daunting. Choosing a plant-based diet isn't necessarily an overnight switch, nor does it have to mean a complete diet overhaul. We've simplified the pressures of doing the plant-based
What You Probably Don’t Know About Yoga
Namaste. This single word is so simple yet holds so much weight. Traditionally used as a greeting and way of demonstrating respect in India, this iconic salutation – typically accompanied by a bow with one’s hands placed at the heart or forehead – symbolizes the joining of two people’s energies.
A Heartfelt Campaign
A little more than a year ago, Ottawa’s Montfort Hospital Foundation launched a campaign to raise $2.5 million for a machine that would change the lives of people in need. The goal of the campaign – appropriately called For You, Sweet Heart – is to purchase a CT scanner featuring a
5 facts you need to know to stay healthy this winter
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a very contagious infection caused by viruses which can cause a mild to severe infection in your nose, sinuses, throat and lungs. Although flu infections can occur at any time throughout the year, the risk increases in the fall and peaks in the
What Minister Lebouthillier Doesn’t Know About Diabetes.
When my son was 14 he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. It came out of nowhere. It was the long weekend before Labour Day; he was about to start grade 10. That summer he had an adolescent growth spurt. When a colleague met him that summer he jokingly asked
Is your paycheque connected to your health?
Research shows the positive connection between a person's socioeconomic status and their health. The idea that wealth is linked to health has been well-documented. Unfortunately, if you're one of the estimated 4.9 million Canadians living in poverty, you are more likely to develop a serious condition and less likely to
High rates of emergency and police services signal many adults and adolescents with autism in Canada are in crisis
By Yona Lunsky and Jonathan Weiss Canadians routinely complain about the long wait times at hospital emergency rooms across the country – and health policy experts have long flagged the high costs associated with emergency services and the impact it has on the finances of our publicly funded health system.
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