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More Money Won’t Solve the Healthcare Problems of Nova Scotia
It's no surprise to anyone when we say that Nova Scotia is in a Healthcare Crisis. Inefficiencies and lack of infrastructure is causing systemic overload, at the same time doctors are being squeezed and experiencing an overwhelming amount of burn-out. COVID responses,...
The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable and Healthy Eating
What is ‘healthy’ eating? The concept of healthy eating extends FAR beyond food choice alone. We need to look past the physiological aspect of food and address the psychological & emotional aspects of nutrition. Sustainable, healthy eating is NOT about...
Modelling Wellness: Lead by Example to Promote Healthy Habits in Children
As parents, we all want to do what's best for our children. We want to ensure that they are safe, happy, and healthy. One of the most important things we can do as parents is to lead by example when it comes to healthy habits. By...
Body Positivity: How CrossFit Promotes Acceptance and Self-Love
Body positivity and self-love are essential for overall well-being, but they can be difficult to achieve in a society that often promotes unrealistic beauty standards. CrossFit in recent years has become known for its inclusive and supportive community. In this blog...
How Fitness expands your life
Fitness is a must for living life to the fullest. It's good for your body, mind and soul. Typically when people think of exercise, they think about extending their life. It's a perspective thats rooted in longevity, but the perspective of living a more fulfilling life...
Diet Red Flags: How To Spot a Fad Diet
It’s the start of a new year, and yet again we’re bombarded with all the latest and “greatest” weight loss trends promising quick and easy results. While some of these plans may help you lose weight in the short term, they’re not sustainable and can often be...
Trying To lose Weight? Drop The Scale.
Focusing on the scale as your only measure of success when it comes to weight loss is not the most effective path. Although checking your progress with a scale is important, it should not be the only measure of your progress. You can make great strides in weight loss...
5 Foods That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is important for everyone, but it becomes especially important as you age. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. While exercise and stress...
Improving Your Quality of Life
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and it can have a significant impact on your overall quality of life. Regular physical activity has been shown to have a variety of physical and mental health benefits that can enhance daily activities and improve...
Blood Pressure and Exercise
Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as it is pumped around the body. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. It is estimated that one in...
The Effects of Declining Health
As we age, it is natural for our health to decline to some extent. However, there are steps we can take to maintain good health and prevent or minimize the negative effects of declining health. In this article, we will explore the potential effects of declining health...
The Hard Part: Staying Consistent
It’s that time of year again. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, we start losing our motivation, and we start daydreaming about being on a beach somewhere. We know the feeling; we all experience it to some degree. But now, it’s more important...