How This Entrepreneur Balances Work and Healthy Living

With the rise of the gig economy, major technological advancements, and more people starting their own businesses or working as freelancers than ever before, it's safe to say that we're living in the age of the entrepreneur. But many running scalable businesses need help to balance their professional and personal lives while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. What is the best way to strike a balance? Planning and preparing, and this goes beyond the usual end-of-week check-in—from organizing your errands around a workout or class to optimize your schedule to prepping your weekly meals in advance. For the busy bodies of…

From chewing gum to eating too much veg – 9 ‘healthy’ habits that could do MORE harm than good

THOUGHT you lived a relatively healthy life? It turns out there are several habits many of us think are doing us the world of good, when in fact they could actually be getting in the way of you staying healthy. 1Thought you were making a healthy choice? It can be tough discerning what is and isn't healthycredit: Getty These experts share the common mistakes that many of us may be making… 1. Eating too many high-histamine foods You may only know of the word 'histamine' from packets of antihistamines, often taken during allergy season. Hannah Braye, Nutritionist at Bio-Kult, says…

Learn how to achieve those New Year’s fitness resolutions at the Healthy Living Expo this Saturday

Focusing on the concepts of sustainability, innovation and a healthy lifestyle, more than 100 exhibitors from across the country are scheduled to occupy over 20,000 sq. ft. of space, showcasing their products and services to customers and industry professionals. Vendors range from food, photography, vegetable greenhouses, kids clothing, animal charities, and more to appeal to kids, adults and even pets. In two separate rooms, the Expo will consist of health professionals and gurus to answer fitness questions, interactive stage demonstrations, an indoor public market, door prizes requiring guests to engage with exhibitors and the Central Alberta Leadership in Health Awards.…