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Tag: health

Celebrating A Plant-Based Diet With Boulart

December 7, 2018momstownReal LifeNo commentsdiet, food, health, plant, plant-based diet, portobello, recipe, Recipes, vegan

Eating mindfully is something Boulart wants to encourage people to do not just once in a while, but every day. According to studies, vegan and plant-based options are more accessible today than ever before! More and more people are opening themselves up to a new way of clean eating by incorporating more plant-based nutrients into their diet….

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How My Husband Lured Me to the Gym

November 30, 2018Shannon DayOtherNo commentsgym, health, healthy, lifestyle, spouse, work out, working out

For months now, I have been sweating my butt off at the gym and loving it. I’m not quite sure how I became such a willing (and dare I say, keen) participant in physical fitness. But I’m pretty sure it has a lot to do with Netflix. My journey from a contently low impact mid-lifer…

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How to Kickstart a Healthy Lifestyle Before the New Year Creeps In

November 8, 2018momstownReal LifeNo commentshealth, healthy, lifestyle, New Year, nutrients, nutrition, supplements, weight
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How to Kickstart a Healthy Lifestyle Before the New Year Creeps In

November 7, 2018momstownReal LifeNo commentsadvocare, eating, health, healthy lifestyle, holiday, new you, nutrients, portions, protein shakes, supplement, vitamins, weight maintenance

  Around this time of the year, we all need a bit of a nudge in the right direction. With the holiday season approaching, us moms barely have time to monitor our lifestyles and what we put into our bodies. This is because we’re busy focusing on making sure the kids are healthy and getting…

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The Taboo Topic You Should Talk to Your Daughter About

June 4, 2018momstownParentingNo commentsdaughter, health, mother, parenting, puberty, taboo, taboo topic

Do you remember the first time you experienced a health scare with your vagina? You didn’t exactly handle it with grace and poise, did you? You might even think about it and remember that you were totally and completely freaked out! By this time, you’ve experienced yeast infections, UTIs, random discharge, as a woman and…

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How Well Do You Know Your Eggs? Learn More

May 22, 2018momstownRecessNo commentsBC Eggs, eggs, food, health, Know your Food
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Sunblock – Not For Kids, For Moms

May 16, 2018Glynis RatcliffeReal LifeNo commentshealth, parenting, skin care, summer, Sun rays, Sunscreen

On the spectrum of skin tone, I’ve always fallen into the “fair” or “very fair” side. In high school, I used to have the nickname “Ghost” in the summer, because I had so little pigment on my legs, in particular. I could lie outside for hours with the same amount of sunblock on all extremities…

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It’s Children’s Vision Month! Help Your Child Reach Their Full Potential

October 12, 2016momstownSponsoredNo commentsCanadian Association of Optometry, children, eye exams, health, vision

The moment you become a parent; the worrying never stops. Have they had enough to eat? Are they warm enough? Do they have friends in school? If they sneeze should I take them to the doctor? My kid’s would call this nagging, but I would call it being a great mom! You always want to…

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Post-partum Incontinence And The Pelvic Floor Problem

May 22, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsadvice, health, Jennifer Pinarski, post partum, women's health

Are you afraid to laugh without first crossing your legs? Pregnancy and birth do a number on pelvic floor muscles, and no one talks about it! Here’s what experts say about treatment options and the secrecy surrounding a very common problem

By Jen Pinarski

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Kids’ Food Allergies And Safety: What You Need To Know

May 19, 2015momstownReal LifeNo commentsErin Alvarez, health, safety

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month in Canada. Children with severe food allergies, especially pre-verbal kids, rely heavily not just on schools and caregivers, but also on other parents to keep them safe

By Erin Alvarez

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Look, Ma! Why Angelina Jolie’s Decision Matters; And A Touching Announcement

March 25, 2015momstownParentingNo commentshealth, Look, Ma!, Sonia Verma, women's health

Even this skeptic is impressed by the star’s well-reasoned, candid explanation of her decision to have her ovaries removed, triggering early menopause. It can’t have been an easy choice, even if it was a clear one. Also today: The Queen of Soul; A tearjerker pregnancy announcement, and #foundbunny wins hearts around the globe

By Sonia Verma

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Look, Ma! Nursing In Public And On Facebook

March 23, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsadvice, art, Breastfeeding, health, what to pack

Restaurant staff upset by eating, and a call to unclench or look away; A parent’s guide to UTIs in kids; And how much of what do I need to dress my kid through the summer? A momstown guide

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How To Detect And Prevent Iron Deficiency

February 25, 2015momstownParentingNo commentshealth, nutrition, sponsored

Women are especially susceptible to iron depletion, and too often attribute the symptoms — fatigue, irritability and trouble concentrating — to their lifestyle. A new blog helps figure out whether it’s worth having your iron levels checked out

Sponsored post by Sonia Verma

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How Safe Is Home Birth?

February 10, 2015momstownParentingNo commentschildbirth, health, home, Megan Powell, pregnancy

The number of Canadian women opting to birth their babies at home is on the rise. For many, the entire decision hinges on safety. momstown talks to experts to figure out the pros and cons

By Megan Powell

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Go Anywhere No-Nut Trail Mix

January 23, 2015momstownRecessNo commentsafter school snacks, health, healthy, healthy choices, Hockey, homemade, kara's favourites, lunch boxes, make ahead, nutrition, on the go, quick and easy, Recipes, snack

Let your kids mix and match their favourite cereals and add-ins for this lightning-fast, healthy snack, perfect for when you’re rushing from school to practice and need something fast, light and nutritious

By Kara Heald

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