Archive | December, 2009

10 Best Health-Related Films of the Decade

29 Dec

theatre 10 Best Health Related Films of the Decade
It’s that time of year when critics and “experts” come out with their “best of the year” and “best of the decade” lists – from fashion to games to music to film and everything in between. As someone who loves to watch films and is passionate about health I thought I would combine the two interests into one.

The films in this list are limited to ones that I have seen and must deal with health, whether its directly exploring a specific disease, for example, or more indirectly exploring the emotional, mental or environmental factors affecting our health. I’ve listed them in no particular order:

The Gift of Charity

24 Dec

The act of giving a gift comes from a place of love and appreciation. And, in that spirit, many people choose to give to charities at Christmas. Someone recently asked me if there are any charities which specifically promote naturopathic medicine. The following are a few suggestions I provided – all registered charities, which you can have confidence in knowing exactly how your money will be used.

Top 5 Tips for a Healthy Holiday

18 Dec

holiday+dinner Top 5 Tips for a Healthy Holiday
Our healthy habits can sometimes be lost amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays. As difficult as it is to get into healthy routines and make lifestyle changes, it doesn’t take much to break them. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing choice. The following are five tips you can use to help maintain a healthy balance throughout the holidays and prevent yourself from sliding into old habits. Often, all it takes is a little common sense and being aware or conscious in the moment.