Waiting to Exhale

by | Jan 15, 2013 | Healthy Habits

Watching the water in anticipation. That’s what so many do when they are in Hawaii or any place that you can see whales. Lucky me, I’ve seen whales from the waters of Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and am now watching the waters in Hawaii. What’s the...

Remembrance Day: Gratitude and Health

by | Nov 11, 2012 | Healthy Habits

Today is Remembrance Day. Remembrance of the sacrifices that were made by those who fought for the freedoms that we enjoy now. Just one day a year designated for remembrance. Every year I remember to stop to pay my respects with silence. But I feel that it’s...
Healthy Apps

Healthy Apps

by | Oct 3, 2012 | Healthy Habits

I posted on my Facebook page that anyone who has ever lined up for more than an hour to buy an iPhone or iPad can no longer be my friend. I was joking…sort of! I do enjoy my iPad and iPhone, however, and here are some of my favourite apps and websites that I use...

Multitasking–A Four Letter Word?

by | Jul 3, 2011 | Healthy Habits

How do you feel when I say the word “multitasking”? Do you feel overwhelmed? Or do you proudly say that you’re a good multitasker? Does it stress you out? Or do you feel efficient? As a health professional, I’m supposed to tell you that multitasking may be bad for...
Inner Peace

Inner Peace

by | Jan 26, 2011 | Healthy Habits

I was sent this as an email from my mom: If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for...