by TAMVOES in on Vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin. Everyone loves a little bit of sunshine, and we all know that too much time spent in the sun can have negative consequences, but did you know that there are a number of great health benefits that can come from spending the right amount of time … Continue reading The Top 5 Reasons You Need More Vitamin D
by Surakhsha S in on I had an eventful childhood, some parts were worse than others but nevertheless I grew up a happy child. I did well in school, had great friends and enjoyed life. Then I started getting ill at 9 years old, the odd stomach ache would appear here and there and mouth … Continue reading At 11 Years Old, I Was Diagnosed With Crohn’s Disease
by Jordan L in on On December 25th 2016, my Oma was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, one of the rarest forms of cancers. 1 in 132 diagnosed with cancer will be diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and, out of those, only 50% will survive the maximum 5 year life expectancy. Watching a loved one battle cancer … Continue reading From Diagnosis to Passing — Losing My Oma
by Phanno T in on To my 26 year old self, Your name is Phanno, and you are from Vancouver, British Columbia – the beautiful West Coast. You have a high-spirited four year old daughter named Kehlani and a beautiful wife named Kimberly. Staying Present In 2018 your wife, Kimberly, will be diagnosed with a … Continue reading A Life Letter To My 26 Year Old Self
by Abby Howard in on While attending Catholic school from kindergarten to grade 12, there was a large part of me that always suppressed the questions I had about my sexuality due to way the LGBTQ+ community was perceived by the Catholic church, the staff/students at my school, and society. I always felt different, but … Continue reading Why “Coming Out” Is Never Ending
by Jo Bregnard in on I was crushed when I was diagnosed with cancer. I had always been active and healthy … what had I done wrong? My husband was home recovering from a serious burn injury, and we were walking through our neglected garden when I felt a lump in my right breast as … Continue reading Caregiver Touched by Cancer, Now Offering Accessible Self-Care
by Noah Morris in on It is estimated that by the end of 2021 approximately 30% of the workforce will continue working from home multiple days a week. With the increase in remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic companies have noticed an increase in productivity, but employees have also realized that they are having a … Continue reading The Pros of Napping
by Debbie Raymond in on Hello! I am Debbie Raymond, an adoptive single parent living in a small town in southeastern, Washington state, and fierce mama bear to two wonderful young adult children. I’m thrilled to be able to share with you about my life, challenges, hopes, and the realities of caring for my young … Continue reading Being a Caregiver for My Son with FASD
by Anisah Mohamed in on “BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP” “CODE BLUE EMERGENCY ROOM”. I’ve got to be honest, after 18 years as a Respiratory Therapist at a community hospital I’ve never liked the ear piercing beep of a CODE BLUE page. I immediately grab the phone to get an update on what to expect as … Continue reading The Emergency Tip That Could Save a Life
by Myra Katz in on The official definition of health literacy is an individual’s ability to “obtain, communicate, process and understand basic health information and services” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Put in simple terms, to be able to communicate with your health providers, feel as if you have been listened … Continue reading 5 Tips To Making Better Informed Health Decisions
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