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

Warming up winter

 During the cold winter months, when the days are short, I find that we are often looking forward to being warm and dry, especially if we have been out skiing, skating or partaking in all the different activities Ottawa has to offer. However, what we often tend to forget, is