health - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:49:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Climate Change and the Effects on Your Health https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/03/climate-change-and-the-effects-on-your-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=climate-change-and-the-effects-on-your-health Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:30:05 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16467 Despite what some people refuse to see, climate change is real.  Air pollution, plastics in our lakes and oceans, more severe weather events and extreme temperatures are becoming the new normal.  How is all of this affecting our health?  Learn more about the effects of increased pollution and climate change on our bodies in the […]

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]]> Book Review: Better Now: Six Big Ideas to Improve Healthcare for All Canadians https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/01/book-review-better-now-six-big-ideas-to-improve-healthcare-for-all-canadians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=book-review-better-now-six-big-ideas-to-improve-healthcare-for-all-canadians Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:30:49 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14661 Guest Blogger Lauren Heinken, Student Occupational Therapist For anyone with an interest in how Canada’s single-payer medicare system works and how it may be improved, this book written by Dr. Danielle Martin and released earlier this year is a must-read. Although it is written from a medical perspective, the author appreciates that an individual’s health […]

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]]> No Excuses: Daily Healthy Activity Tracking Tool https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/09/no-excuses-daily-healthy-activity-tracking-tool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-excuses-daily-healthy-activity-tracking-tool Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:00:30 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14294 In our busy day to day lives it can be difficult to make time to put yourself first.  Healthy habits such as hydration, exercise, sleep and “me time” often get put on the back-burner or forgotten as we spend our time getting stuff done.  However, to achieve optimal mental and physical health you need to […]

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]]> Healthy Resolution Inspiration https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/01/healthy-resolution-inspiration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthy-resolution-inspiration Tue, 03 Jan 2017 12:00:50 +0000 http://sandbox.entwistlepower.com/?p=12696 Looking for some resolutions that will benefit your body and mind?  The following from Self Magazine provides resolution inspiration from diet to lifestyle and more.  Remember to follow our Guide to Resolution Success and you’ll be well on your way to your healthiest year yet! Self Magazine:  13 Habits To Adopt In The New Year […]

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]]> The “Death by Sugar” Dilemma https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2014/08/the-death-by-sugar-dilemma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-death-by-sugar-dilemma Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:00:29 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=7371 Recently Maclean’s published an article “Death by Sugar” about how sugar consumption is one of the leading causes of the obesity issues in North America, and may also have links to rising numbers of diabetes, heart conditions and alzheimers disease. Statistics Canada indicates that on average Canadian adults consume 88 pounds of sugar each year. […]

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]]> Food For Thought: Get To Know The “SuperFoods” https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2014/05/food-for-thought-get-to-know-the-superfoods/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-for-thought-get-to-know-the-superfoods Wed, 14 May 2014 11:00:48 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=6750 It’s hard to pick up a health magazine without hearing about “Super Foods.” Certain grains, nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables and fish have been named so because of high levels of antioxidants, omegas, and health boosting vitamins and minerals. Some of these “super foods” are well known, however, many are new to the mainstream diet. […]

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]]> Time to Reconnect With Nature https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2014/05/time-to-reconnect-with-nature/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-to-reconnect-with-nature Thu, 08 May 2014 11:00:40 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=6717 It’s officially spring and if the weather cooperates, it’s time to get outside and reap the benefits of fresh air, sunshine and the overall joys of being in nature. The natural world outside contains both physical and mental health benefits. The following from Best Health Magazine discusses how getting outside and enjoying nature can benefit […]

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