Over the years we've become very good at establishing appropriate accommodations when someone has a physical injury such as a sore back, or repetitive strain injury (RSI) but we need to get great at accommodating those with mental health issues. This seems to be a relatively new concept, one that is still yet to be adopted by most employers but definitely crucial in our [...]
Have you ever heard of Manuka Honey? It is an incredibly powerful substance created by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush, found only in New Zealand and Australia. Australian researchers have found that this honey is better than all known antibiotics. Why? Because pharmaceutical antibiotics have a short shelf life, in addition to the fact that bacteria tend to become resistant in a short [...]
Cool as a Cucumber! As the days of August get cooler and shorter, you can feel the panic and buzz in the air. The stressors and triggers are different for kids, parents and teachers, and it’s important to care for your well-being. Here, we break down some tips and tricks to sail into the next few months stress free (or at least with less [...]
The hype of the New Year has worn off and most resolutions are long forgotten. This first week of February we have a three part mini-series on weight management. Our goal is to give you the resources you need to maintain or achieve a healthy body weight. Proper nutrition is the cornerstone to weight management. There is no shortage of weight loss programs circulating that [...]
