Pairing food with exercise
Pairing the right food with your workout will increase endurance, energy and strength according to a summary of nutrition research by experts from the Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA). “Many people know about...
Chickenpox and pregnancy
It's no mystery diagnosis when blistering red spots speckle the skin form head to toe- it's the chickenpox. But for pregnant women who have sidestepped around early life infection, being exposed to the virus during...
Road Trip? WTF?!
I am experiencing some mild to moderate anxiety over an upcoming family road trip. What the heck are we thinking? How could I ever agree to this? How could my husband think that it’s a smart idea to drive to NYC from...
Healing Hazel
Hazelwood is an alcaline wood that neutralizes acidity throughout the body. Its benefits are significant and it derives its origin from an ancient Indian custom, transmitted over the years. Testimonials from our clients...
Stress: To be or Not to Be
As a Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist and seeker of all great things holistic; I am fully aware of the causes that can lead up to STRESS. I educate and at times lecture to my patients, friends and family about...
Tali Tales
Kids say the funniest things and my Tali is no exception to that. Yesterday my husband Pete picked her up from school and took her with him to the Tim Horton’s drive-thru. He got himself a coffee and treated her to...
Mommy brain down the drain
I have this theory about the phenomenon known as mommy brain. When my son was conceived, not only did he get half my genetic makeup (lucky, lucky boy), he also stole more than his fair share of my precious brain cells...
Babies with Gas: A Hard time for New...
Today, I met with a new client and her eight week old son. He was cute as a button and smiling when I greeted him. This was his first ever Massage! Lucky guy, he was in for a treat! So I thought. You see, this...
Preschool makes moms cry... what an...
So I ended up signing M up for full-time daycare/preschool. She was fine. We had the walk-through, checked the place out, everything was clean, the people were nice. I totally liked that they made all the food there and...
Blessed Events
The arrival of a new baby marks the beginning of social events taking on proportions like never before. Whether it’s a baby shower, baptism, or birthday party, they all seem to have one thing in common…cake! It’s...
Please Stay for Ballet
I’m not going to supervise stranger’s children. I’m not a teacher, ECE worker or nanny. You don’t know me. Why would you trust me to take your child to the bathroom? Better yet, why do you deprive me of my...
