When Anna Marie Dupont noticed a small growth on her left calf, she didn’t give it much thought. The growth first appeared 16 years ago and wasn’t troublesome. When it started to bleed, she showed it to her family doctor, who referred her to a dermatologist. Her dermatologist removed a portion of the growth and sent the sample for pathological examination. Anna Marie was … [Read more...] about The dangers of skin cancer
Looking your best on a budget
Ask any woman and she will tell you that Queen Esther’s year of beauty treatments would have cost a King’s Ransom. Like people in Esther’s day, men and women still spend a small fortune on beauty products and treatments today. While it’s true that beauty is only skin deep, studies have shown that if a person looks good, they feel better, leading to a more fulfilling life. But … [Read more...] about Looking your best on a budget
Love food hate waste
It’s sad but true. Canadians are among the worst in the developed world when it comes to food waste. Canadian households are responsible for an astonishing 63 percent of total food wasted. All types of food are wasted but in Canada the most prominently wasted food by weight are, vegetables 30 percent, fruit 15 percent, dairy and eggs 7 percent, and bread and bakery goods 9 … [Read more...] about Love food hate waste
A tale of two passports
After a terrific vacation in Atlantic Canada, I carefully placed my pink and white folder containing travel receipts, special mementos, and our now lost passports into the airplane seat back in front of me. I made a mental note to remember to take the folder when we touched down. I guess I should have made a real note because it wasn’t until we were halfway home did I realize … [Read more...] about A tale of two passports
Maintain good foot health
To maintain good overall health doctors recommend walking at least 10,000 steps a day. In addition, numerous studies declare this is a great way to keep off excess pounds, make our bodies more flexible, and improve mental acuity. But how can you walk that 10,000 steps a day if your feet hurt? That’s why it’s important to maintain good foot health. There are many ways to … [Read more...] about Maintain good foot health