Health tips

This summer, give family and friends a different kind of BBQ experience—an international one. Fire up the grill and try two new recipes that will tantalize their taste buds and boost your cooking repertoire.

Many women plan to get back on the fitness track as soon as possible after they have a baby. However, once the baby is born, many new mothers quickly realize that getting back to the gym and on a fitness plan is not as easy as they thought it would be. Many women underestimate just how long it will take to recover from giving birth. A woman’s body goes through a large and stressful transformation, so it’s important to be realistic about how long it will take to get back into the swing of things.

We hear a lot about Lyme disease in Québec. It is a more serious illness than many people realize, and it should be taken more seriously. The truth is that most of us are unsure what Lyme disease is, exactly, and how it can impact our lives. We know that we can get it from a tick bite, and it is most commonly contracted in wooded areas or while camping.

Getting into shape is a goal for many people. However, knowing what to eat, how to exercise and which fitness advice to follow can be a challenge. There are countless fitness myths and misconceptions out there, and the Internet makes it easy for false information to be spread.

Pregnancy and morning sickness go hand-in-hand. Approximately three quarters of pregnant women experience symptoms during the first trimester, half get nausea and vomiting and one quarter get nausea alone. If you are one of the 25% of women who don’t get morning sickness, lucky you! The good news is that most women stop feeling the effects at around 14 weeks.

Many Canadians are including “superfoods” in their diets these days. These foods are more accessible than ever, they taste great and they can easily be integrated into your diet.