Staying hydrated through summer

 With the hot weather here to stay, it is so important to make sure that we remain properly hydrated, it especially important for young children, the older population and those with chronic health issues. You may well wonder why is it so important to keep well hydrated? Our bodies are

Eating for hydration 

 During the winter months there is a strong tendency to forget about being well hydrated, it is something we think of more during the hot summer months. This week, I will be looking at the ways we lose fluids as well as some subtle signs and symptoms which can be as a result of

Outdoor Running 101 for Beginners

 Did you know that the average Canadian spends over 90 per cent of their time indoors? So, as we spring into spring, there is no better time to get outside to take in some much needed fresh air. Ottawa has one of the most active running communities in all of

Hot Yoga: Trendy or Torturous?

 I’ll admit it--I’ve never tried hot yoga. I know, I know, re-hinge those jaws hot yoga junkies. As appealing as the health benefits of hot yoga sound, I have yet to wake up and proclaim that today will be the day I’ll willingly torture, and likely embarrass, myself by practicing