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Strategies to Build Resiliency

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: March 01, 2019
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Strategies to Build Resiliency

Marilyn is 55 years old, works part-time in retail and has two teens at home. She currently cares for her ...

Marilyn is 55 years old, works part-time in retail and has two teens at home. She currently cares for her partner who has chronic pain and a brain injury from a motor vehicle accident. She feels like ...

March 01, 2019
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Laughing For Life

Posted by Marcel Strigberger
|Date: March 01, 2019
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Laughing For Life

Why are we eating for health? Let’s laugh. I wish to discuss the very serious business of humour. Is humo ...

Why are we eating for health? Let’s laugh. I wish to discuss the very serious business of humour. Is humour the best medicine? Let’s have a look at how it can enhance wellness. Wise King Solomon said, ...

March 01, 2019
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From “Hip Chick” to “Hip” Chick

Posted by Pat Nichol
|Date: March 01, 2019
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From “Hip Chick” to “Hip” Chick

Shortly before Christmas, I was happily going along, caring for a dog and a house, when my life became ex ...

Shortly before Christmas, I was happily going along, caring for a dog and a house, when my life became extremely complicated. After helping a neighbour, I was heading back to my car to run some errand ...

March 01, 2019
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5 Food That Could Help With Arthritis

Posted by Lorne Marr
|Date: February 01, 2019
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5 Food That Could Help With Arthritis

Many of us have felt the pain, stiffness and loss of mobility that comes with arthritis. The feeling can ...

Many of us have felt the pain, stiffness and loss of mobility that comes with arthritis. The feeling can range from a dull ache to debilitating pain. There are over 100 different types of arthritis – ...

February 01, 2019
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Navigating the End-of-Life Journey

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: February 01, 2019
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Navigating the End-of-Life Journey

This article was written by FCBC guest columnist Jeanne Sedun. Finding out someone you love has been diag ...

This article was written by FCBC guest columnist Jeanne Sedun. Finding out someone you love has been diagnosed with a terminal illness can be overwhelming. How do you support a loved one through their ...

February 01, 2019
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How Cats Make You Happier and Healthier

Posted by Emily Parker
|Date: December 29, 2018
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How Cats Make You Happier and Healthier

What a crowning achievement -- you've reached the golden years! If you'd like a steadfast friend with who ...

What a crowning achievement -- you've reached the golden years! If you'd like a steadfast friend with whom to share them, consider cat adoption. Among pet options, cats are perfect for older adults, b ...

December 29, 2018
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Spices: The Scents of the Season

Posted by Nancy J Schaaf, RN
|Date: December 01, 2018
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Spices: The Scents of the Season

Snickerdoodle cookies, gingerbread houses and cookies, pumpkin pie and hot apple cider give rise to some ...

Snickerdoodle cookies, gingerbread houses and cookies, pumpkin pie and hot apple cider give rise to some of the scents of the holiday season. Our memories are profoundly infused with the tastes and sm ...

December 01, 2018
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Using Opioids for Pain

Posted by Ann Brandt
|Date: July 31, 2018
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Using Opioids for Pain

Pain control is an issue in times of illness or injury, but the medications used to address the pain can ...

Pain control is an issue in times of illness or injury, but the medications used to address the pain can carry a double-edged sword that we need to be aware of. Outside the drug culture that makes new ...

July 31, 2018
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Reduce Seasonal Allergies

Posted by Dr. Stephanie Bayliss B.SC., N.D.
|Date: May 01, 2018
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Reduce Seasonal Allergies

Although the spring brings with it warmer weather, longer days and colourful flowers, for many, it also c ...

Although the spring brings with it warmer weather, longer days and colourful flowers, for many, it also comes with seasonal allergies as pollens are being released. These are considered environmental ...

May 01, 2018
| by Dr. Stephanie Bayliss B.SC., N.D.

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Let Food Be Thy Medicine

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: March 01, 2018
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Let Food Be Thy Medicine

Willow tree bark has an active ingredient called salicylic acid, which is a phytonutrient that acts as an ...

Willow tree bark has an active ingredient called salicylic acid, which is a phytonutrient that acts as an anti-inflammatory and painkiller. It’s been used since the 1800s to treat fever and pain. ...

March 01, 2018
| by Eve Lees

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