People need to be active to be healthy. Our modern lifestyle and all the conveniences we’ve become used to have made us sedentary – and that’s dangerous for our health. Sitting around in front of the TV or the computer, riding in the car for even a short trip to the store and using elevators instead…
READ MOREOver half of Canada’s youth are not active enough for healthy growth and development. We must teach youth about physical activity and their health and encourage them to do more. Today, most youth know about Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating, they understand that smoking is bad for their health, and they take an active…
READ MOREMaking physical activity a part of the day is fun and healthy. Encouraging kids to build physical activity into their daily routine helps to create a pattern that may stay with them for the rest of their lives. Click the following for resources about Physical Activity and Children: Parent’s Resource to Physical Activity in Children Family’s…
READ MORENormal bladder function is important not only for a person’s overall health, but also for feelings of comfort and self esteem. fortunately, advances in bladder manage- ment strategies are making it possible for people with MS to carry out their daily activities at home and at work with confidence — secure in the knowledge that…
READ MOREMS can cause loss of myelin in the brain or spinal cord, a short-circuiting process that may prevent or interfere with the signals from the bowel to the brain indi- cating the need for a bowel movement, and/ or the responding signals from the brain to the bowel that maintain normal functioning. Click here to…
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"Working with my dietitian has been life changing! She helped me break free from dieting, transform my beliefs about food, and embrace self-acceptance. I highly recommend Health Stand Nutrition—100 stars!"
– Anne Marie Shutt, Nutrition Counselling Client
"I’m a family physician and cannot recommend the Health Stand team enough. Their dietitians do more than give food advice, they help clients make deep, sustainable changes for lifetime health."
– Dr. Deb Putnam, Family Physician
"Thanks to Health Stand Nutrition, I’m more productive, energized, and committed to my long-term health. I’ve learned what to eat, why, and how to maintain it. Nutrition has never been this fun!"
– Leslie Fryers, Nutrition Counselling & Workplace Wellness Client
"I’ve struggled with eating problems and fad diets for years, but my dietitian was an angel—knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. She has genuinely changed my life. 10 stars!
– Devon Crewe, Nutrition Counselling Client
"I’m a psychologist, and Health Stand is my only source for exceptional dietitians. Andrea and her team provide compassionate, practical support that I trust my clients with completely."
– Adele Fox, Psychologist
"My quality of life has improved since seeing a Health Stand dietitian. She gave me the tools and knowledge to manage my IBS, and now my tummy is no longer a problem. Highly recommend!"
– L.H, Nutrition Counselling Client
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