Cough and cold season is almost upon us. Or maybe for your family, it already is. We weren't more than a week into the new school year when I started seeing a number of mom's reporting that their family had already been hit with that first dreaded cold. The Boiron Group want to help you keep your family healthy this cold and flu season. For over 80 years, the Boiron … [Read more...] about Come Join Us For The #BoironFamily Twitter Party!
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Continuing Issues With Water Quality in First Nations Communities
Recently, the United Nations has called on Canada to address problems with drinking water in aboriginal communities. In 2005, a Canadian government report acknowledged that First Nations people living on reserves did not have the same access to drinkable water as other Canadians – and, over a decade later, this is still the case. First Nations women from communities across … [Read more...] about Continuing Issues With Water Quality in First Nations Communities
Seeds of Change® : Healthy Eating And Convenience All In One Package! #SeedsOfChangeCA
Canadians love to spend their summer vacations at the cottage. There's no better place to beat the heat while enjoying many great outdoor water activities. After a full day of fresh air and exercise, hunger always sets in. Trying to feed our families a healthy meal that includes grains and veggies, without having to spend hours in the cottage kitchen, can be a daunting … [Read more...] about Seeds of Change® : Healthy Eating And Convenience All In One Package! #SeedsOfChangeCA
Get Ready For Summer With The #BoironSummer Twitter Party!
Summer is almost here! After a long winter in Ottawa, I'm sure happy to feel that warm summer sunshine on my face! Almost makes me forget all the hassles of winter, including dealing with colds and flu. Almost. The spread of cold and flu germs certainly diminishes in summer but, if you are like me, you know someone who has suffered horribly with a terrible summer cold - … [Read more...] about Get Ready For Summer With The #BoironSummer Twitter Party!
Helping Bella With SierraSil’s Leaps And Bounds
"Oh dear. I notice your dog has a luxating patella." These words were spoken by Bella's vet the last time I brought her in for her annual examination. A "luxating patella"? I'd never heard of this term before. The doctor explained Bella's condition to me, but of course I had to come home and Google it. From the PetMD website: "Patellar luxation occurs when … [Read more...] about Helping Bella With SierraSil’s Leaps And Bounds