Wellness Matters
Wellness Matters is a health and wellness newsletter designed to motivate employees to be healthy and live actively. It compliments organizations' wellness programs. Wellness Matters is produced in Canada.
A Common Problem For Women
A vaginal yeast infection is an infection that is generally caused by an overgrowth of the yeast called Candida albicans. This fungus is always present in your body, where it usually lives in harmony with other organisms. However, some factors cause Candida to multiply too rapidly which effect the pH balance and acidity of the [...] Read More >
A Home Gym
Ever thought about how easy it is for all those people who have a gym at home? Maybe you’ve thought it would sure be easy to work out regularly if the equipment was at your fingertips. No more convincing yourself to go to the gym on a dark rainy night. Easy ways to exercise at [...] Read More >
Are You a Procrastinator?
Do you put things off intending to do them tomorrow (but don’t)? Do you avoid making a job change for fear of no response to your applications? Do you think of excuses for not starting a project? Do you owe letters or phone calls to friends and relatives? Are your teeth deteriorating because you can’t [...] Read More >
Avoid Headache Triggers
When your headache strikes, did you know that resting in a dark, quiet room is a good immediate therapy? But, before that’s necessary, avoid the common triggers of minor headaches, which include: Caffeine. It constricts blood vessels. Taper off your consumption. Going cold turkey has too many drastic withdrawal symptoms. Eyestrain. Take frequent breaks after [...] Read More >
Dehydration – True or False?
The onset of hot weather is a good time to review the basic facts about dehydration. Answer TRUE or FALSE to the following five statements: 1. Anxiety, confusion, dry skin, increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure are all signs of dehydration. 2. The key to preventing dehydration is to drink water or other hydrating [...] Read More >
Easy Changes to Your Eating Habits
Fill up on fibres Whole grains, vegetables and fruits are low in fat and calories and loaded with nutrients. Reduce portions Serve your meals on a smaller plate. It gives the impression of a bigger portion. Limit take out food One or two times a week maximum. Only eat a half portion; eat the rest [...] Read More >
Enjoying The Music
Researcher’s have long been singing the praises of music therapy and the stimulating and sedative effects of music. In clinics, nursing homes and dental offices, research has shown that music can play a role in reducing patients’ agitation, enhancing sleep, relieving pain and lowering heart rates and blood pressure. Whether you need calming or excitement, [...] Read More >
Finding A Doctor
Choose your family doctor carefully – someone you like and someone who understands you. So, how do you find him or her? First, ask for referrals. Your family and friends probably have doctors they rely on and trust that they could recommend. Also, you can often find a list of available physicians from your local [...] Read More >
Having Trouble Sleeping?
Not getting enough sleep can leave you tired and grumpy. Many car accidents can be traced to drowsy drivers. Too many sleepless nights can affect your job, your family and your personality. If your are one of millions who average less than 7 hours of sleep a night, try to make more time to rest. [...] Read More >
Knowing Your Oats
Oats are inexpensive and very nutritious. Half a cup of porridge (cooked oats) has only 62 calories and only 1 gram of fat. Oat bran offers even more nutrition because for only 40 calories you also get a high fibre cereal. Watch what you add on top, though. If you load on cream and sugar [...] Read More >