Approximately 50,000+ children and youth were living in poverty in Calgary before the pandemic hit. With the economic downturn, times are even tougher today. I Can for Kids realized that childhood hunger is real and pervasive, especially in Calgary with 13%…
Mineral Based vs. Chemical Based There are two types of sunscreen: mineral based and chemical based. Mineral sunscreens act as a shield. They’re basically a layer of protection between you and the sun and literally “block out” the sun’s UV…
Did you know that 1/3 of Canadians under the age of 25 who menstruate struggle to buy enough hygiene products every month? Period poverty is when people are unable to access or afford essential menstrual hygiene products. In celebration of…
Are you in desperate need of some TLC? With COVID-19 restrictions tightening across many provinces, many businesses are having to temporarily close their doors. I think we can all agree that there’s nothing particularly relaxing about a worldwide pandemic and as nice as…
Gut health has been a topic of much discussion, and for good reason: a healthy gut microbiome can have an impact on many aspects of life, from mental health to helping fight the common cold and preventing some types of cancer. With all this…
Fall is officially here, and winter won’t be far behind! Fall brings many seasonal favourites like warm comfort meals, pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters, but it also signals the start of flu and cold season and cooler temperatures are known to be associated with an increase in these infections. Some of us have headed back to school or work by now (however that might look this year) but even with continued social and physical distancing…
You already know about all the ways collagen can benefit your health, but are you aware of the different types of collagen supplements out there, and which types to use in which foods? Collagen has become a health-food buzzword, and as…
Do you know what the worst part of working out during the summer is? Having to cool down in the sticky humid air, and not cooling down nearly quick enough. It seems like no matter how long you’re keeping that…
Remember, as a kid, going to the corner store and getting those frozen drinks that caused the biggest brain freeze you could ever imagine. That was great when we were younger, but now as adults, we are maybe looking for…
Living in a global pandemic isn’t easy and there’s no doubt it's a stressful time for us all. This stress can adversely affect our mental and physical health but it’s important to carve out time for ourselves and find ways…