One of the tropes of sports or dance movies is the mysterious character who “blew their knee out” and was never heard from again. Melanie D. Gibson is one of those people who has suffered a knee “blowout.” As someone who also blew out both her knees, I can relate to this sports injury. A […]
Key Elements For Basement Play Area That’s Perfect For Kids
A year and a half ago, we began work on our basement to finish it. With Covid hitting, like many families, we needed more functionality out of our current space. Dysfunctional Space While I managed to add more desks in the bedrooms to help the kids focus on virtual school, they did not have a […]
7 Things to Quit For The New Year to Live a Fuller Life
Instead of making new resolutions to add (and later discard) in the new year, Steve Cook, author of Lifeonaire, says we should be focusing on what we want to subtract. As the clocks ticks closer to 2021, we typically look back over the previous 12 months and contemplate what we intend to do differently in […]
11 Overeating Mitigation Strategies For The Holidays
With American Thanksgiving and Christmas at our heals, overeating, especially during a pandemic, is even more of a thing. This year will be special as many places will be in lock down and not able to celebrate as normal. While that may save many from overeating at parties and gatherings, it means we will spend […]
23 Pandemic Gifts For Your Best Friend to Consider
This holiday season maybe the first we spend in a pandemic, and in some areas under lockdown. It’s not a pleasant situation but here we are and let’s make the best out of it. In inauguration of our first pandemic holiday season, the gifts for your best friend will look somewhat different than the usual. […]
6 Healing Home Remedies To Revitalize You From Head to Toe
Even as we work from home, ending the day with aches and pains isn’t uncommon with most people sitting at desks for 8 hours a day, carrying kiddos around or pushing their bodies through difficult workouts. Add to that the house chores of cleaning, washing the dishes, meal preparations, laundry, snow ploughing, mowing the lawn, […]
8 Wellness & Therapy Pillars to Achieve Self-care
To achieve self-care, you have to think beyond just exercise and nutrition. We often think that to take care of ourselves, we need to exercise consistently and eat properly. Experts will disagree. Wellness Pillars For Self-care According to Tanya Etessam, a fitness and wellness expert, there are 8 pillars of wellness that we should focus […]
Must Follow Healthy Meals Trends
As we think of getting healthier, we find new trends of healthy meals on our social media newsfeed. While it all looks promising, it is hard to know which to follow, especially if you are new to this game. The same can be said for the more seasoned of us. So I wanted to put […]
6 Easy Tips to Prevent a Sore Back
A sore back is no fun, especially when you’ve signed up for some fun activities, sports and play time. Trust me, I know the feeling. I’ve suffered with a sore back many times in my life and often had to get professional help to get it fixed. Treat a Sore Back Rest assured that no […]
Effects of Self-Confidence on Your Mental Health
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Just as we’re starting to realize that mental health is just as important as physical health. Your stress, anxiety, and depression can take a number on you and make it difficult for you to go about your day or build your self-confidence. There has been […]
Top 8 Superfoods to Boost Your Immune System
There’s lately lots of talk about superfoods but often get lost of which are good for what. Superfoods do more than just help you meet your vitamin and mineral needs or aid in shedding a few extra pounds. These foods help you achieve better health, prevent chronic disease, and improve the way you feel day in […]
Natural Stress Treatment Techniques You Should Consider
There are times in our lives where we get overwhelmed and need some stress treatment techniques. Stressful moments can occur at anytime in our lives and gravely affect our mental health. Having a stress management plan you can reach for when you need it is essential. You don’t want to be left scrambling and burying […]
How to Create The Best Health Routine
There are time where you may feel anxious, tired and fed up with life. While temporary anxiousness may be normal, ensuring that it’s not a regular occurrence is key to avoid falling into anxiety disorders or depression. It’s especially around this time of the year, when the holidays roll around, that you may feel more […]
