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So many women told me how wonderful the second trimester is. And just like that, I joined them! For me, it was SO EASY. My appetite came...

That first trimester is something, eh? Mine was comparably not very difficult, but it sure was interesting. I found it much easier to...

I've been reading pregnancy and perinatal books for many years now thanks to my near obsession with the topic. It started when I started...

I've wanted to figure out how to make corn dogs for a while now. I have a stellar gluten free cornbread recipe, but it doesn't really...

When you're pregnant, a lot of the prenatal prep is focused on labor and delivery. While this stage can be intense and require lots of...

I've already told you how much I like to get extra collagen (or gelatin) in my diet. This is such an EASY recipe (c'mon, I don't do...

Another year, another book club list! Lots of fiction, but a few non-fiction as per usual. Enjoy! House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City...

This year's worksheet is pretty similar to last years. If you have never done one of these, I'll give you a quick run down! Every year...

We're doing it again! Another #NoExcuses December workout challenge. For me, as winter comes, I get busy and my motivation wanes, so...

This has been my go to for post workout recoveries lately. I seem to recover a little bit better with electrolytes and I'm always looking...

By now you've probably heard someone talking about how important collagen is. Although I knew it was important and ate it occasionally,...

This 2017 study found a correlation between low back pain, depression and perceived stress among adults in Canada. If you've ever...

How fit are you? Do you know how to test your fitness? These are five of my favorite measurable fitness tests to determine how functional...

Think of these as your new red velvet cake. But, it's beets so you're getting some veggies in! And it's chocolate so, delish. Ingredients...

I think I learned this recipe on the back of the turkey bacon I used to buy in chiropractic school. I'm glad I finally upgraded to good...

If you've lived in Winnipeg during the first four months of 2022, chances are you and many other people you know are feeling down....

Who loves carrot cake? Me, me me! I think I've got a pretty solid cupcake template and I used it to make my Strawberry Lemonade muffins...

I love checking the spines of little ones. At birth, my main focus is on their muscle tone around the spine and reflexes. As they age,...

I'm always trying to sneak nutrient dense foods into my diet. This one contains bone broth and oysters, if you're brave. I try to eat or...

We call vitamin D a vitamin, but it acts more like a hormone. It is fat soluble, meaning you must eat it with fat to absorb it. We can...