When it comes to overcoming addictions, be it tobacco, alcohol or drugs, going for it on your own always works less effectively than taking help at rehab or treatment facility. If one goes for their own treatment and abruptly stops consuming their addiction products, be it tobacco or alcohol, it is called the Cold Turkey […]
Read MoreYoga For First Trimester
Routine One. These routines are created to build strength in preparation for carrying the growing weight of babe and for labour. 1.Sukhasana with Garudasana arms- Easy Pose/Cross Legged with Eagle Arms (switch cross of legs for each arm) seated with legs crossed sitting bones pressed into the ground hands rested on lap on an inhale […]
Read MoreBest Butt Workout! 5 Minutes!
Did you suddenly get a mum bum afer having kids? This is a great workout for the butt and nice and quick too!
Read MoreHot Mama Cool Down
We usually like to see cool downs that are anywhere from 5-10 minutes in length. Purpose of the Cool Down: Prevents blood pooling so blood can pump back to your heart, if you suddenly stop exercises, you’ll often feel light-headed and some people are prone to fainting, so if you’ve just done a difficult workout, […]
Read MoreHot Mama Workout #4: The 4 Minute Tabata
Workout of the Week: The 4-minute Tabata Workout. Do this workout every day, or every other day first thing in the morning. Get your metabolism boosted, your energy rocketed and your body revved for the day! 4 exercises, 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off 4 minutes. Exercise 1: Burpees – wondering what a burpee is, […]
Read MoreSLEEP! Your sleep questions answered by Victoria’s sleep expert, Sukkie Sandhu of Sleep Sense
Sleep, you either get it or you do not. Here Sukkie Sandhu of Sleep Sense Victoria tries to make things easier for us fatigued mommas. Sleep, you either get it or you don’t. Here Sukkie Sandhu of Happy Baby Sleep Solutions tries to make things easier for us fatigued mommas. I’ve brought my newborn home […]
Read MoreDental Hygiene for Adults
Viviane Kardoush and Kimber Leigh Ram answer your questions on dental hygiene for adults and children. Keep those sparklers healthy!!! Viviane Kardoush and Kimber Leigh Ram answer your questions on dental hygiene for adults and children. Keep those sparklers healthy!!!What’s the best toothbrush for an adult? The best toothbrush for an adult to use is […]
Read MoreKids and Exercise, your questions answered.
Vanessa from talk us through how much exercise your child needs and how best to get them moving! Vanessa Morley is the program coordinator for Sportball for Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. She has a degree in Recreation and Health Education from UVIC and is currently studying for her Masters in Recreation Management How old does my […]
Read MoreAre my cosmetics safe? What to avoid at the beauty counter.
Megan Johns, founder of The Green Kiss beauty bar, answers our questions around what we should be avoiding at the beauty counter. Megan Johns, founder of The Green Kiss beauty bar (located online and in The Good Planet Company on Fort Street), retails organic beauty products,natural cosmetics and mineral makeup. Here she answers our questions around what we should be […]
Read MoreWhat is Acupressure and what can it do for me?
Local acupressure practitioner Amy Valentine tells us how acupressure is an effective discipline for women’s health and a great treatment for both parent and child. Local acupressure practitioner Amy Valentine tells us how acupressure is an effective discipline for women’s health and a great treatment for both parent and child. What is acupressure and how […]
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