Heart disease is the 2nd leading cause of death in North America, only behind cancer. When people talk about heart disease, there are terms that are used interchangeably, so let’s lay them out to be clear on the differences. Heart disease is often a catch-all phrase for a variety of conditions that affect the structure […]
Author Archives: Mandy Faulkner
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Feb
Feb
This past year has been an especially trying time for so many in our community, which is why I’ve put together a Fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Stittsville Food Bank. The Stittsville Food Bank has supported 2400 more people in 2020 than previous years. The Food Bank supports individuals and families in […]
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Aug
Aug
For almost 6 months now, we’ve all been doing our best managing the ever changing information regarding COVID-19. Many have been following our local Public Health agency’s recommendations to physically distance, use disinfectant hand sanitizer, and to wear masks. However, there has been one glaring piece of critically important information that I feel has been […]
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Aug
Aug
Love it or hate it, it’s that time of year again – back to school and for many of us, it also means back to packing school lunches. Long gone are the days of throwing a PB&J sandwich, a Joe Louis and an apple in a bag can calling it a day. And don’t get […]
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Mar
Mar
Who wouldn’t want to put cold wet sock on their feet when they’re sick and ready to go to bed… hear me out… this has been a game changer in our house. We’ve been using the Warming Sock Treatment since our 8 year old daughter was a toddler. Now, at the first signs of a […]
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Dec
Dec
The holidays can be a wonderful time, but it can also be a very stressful time with get together’s, parties, food, alcohol, presents, and travelling. It can also be complicated and tangled with grief, sadness, anger, and loss. For some, it is a task of merely getting through and surviving. For those who struggle through […]
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Sep
Sep
Moving towards health and wellness is definitely a holistic process; one that calls on patience, self-love, forgiveness, and grace. About 10 years ago, I was hitting the gym 5 days a week and I felt pretty good about my health. Fast forward to desk job, a little one, 6 years worth of 2 hour/day commutes, […]
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Aug
Aug
As our lives are becoming more and more busy, I truly believe it is imperative that we regularly stop and examine what exactly it is that is making our lives busy. As we transition into back-to-school routine, now it the perfect time to do this reflective work. What’s making us busy? Are we filling our […]
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Aug
Aug
As summer comes to a close, many of us are preparing our selves and our families to launch back into early mornings, lunch making, homework, and extra curricular activities. Over the next couple of weeks, I will share my thoughts on how you can support this transition before the chaos sets in and everyone defaults […]
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Aug
Aug
Back to school time can be an adventure, filled with excitement, nerves, and of course…germs. Within the first couple of weeks of the school year, my social media is blown up with stories and frustrations of kids coming home with this bug or that bug; from the common cold to the stomach bug. Having a […]
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