Everyone can find an exercise that\u2019s fun and that they enjoy.\u00a0 An easy way to commit to it is by signing up for a class if you prefer indoor activities like a strength training class, dance class or yoga.\u00a0 Most people will stick to an exercise class if they have paid for it.\u00a0 If you are a runner, there are still races in the fall that you can sign up for and it will help you stay committed.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t make the time for traditional exercise, there are hundreds of apps that you can download to your smart phone so that you can work out from the comfort of your own living room.\u00a0 You can even try a seven minute workout app \u2013 c\u2019mon who can\u2019t find 7 minutes in their day?<\/p>\n
The Hardest Part is Getting Started\u2026.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe hardest part of maintaining an exercise routine is getting started<\/a>.\u00a0 Once you find something that you love, and you realize how great you feel after, you\u2019ll want to stick to it.\u00a0 Schedule activity like you would a meeting in your day to stay on track.\u00a0 If you can find a workout buddy, that\u2019s even better \u2013 you\u2019ll motivate each other.<\/p>\nThe Benefits <\/strong><\/h3>\nEveryone knows that exercise is good for them, but think about why. \u00a0Yes, it\u2019s good for your heart.\u00a0 If you are a woman, strength training not only helps you achieve a healthier body weight, but it preserves muscle mass and bone mass, important for preventing or slowing osteoporosis.\u00a0 It also helps you decrease the chance of injury as you age.\u00a0 One of the hidden benefits of exercise is regularity.\u00a0 Experts are divided on if it\u2019s the actual activity, or the fact that you are more likely to drink more fluid when you are active; either way it helps keep things moving.\u00a0 Best of all, exercise can improve your mood by releasing endorphins and helping you sleep better at night.\u00a0 What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n
Fall Fibre<\/strong><\/h3>\nIt\u2019s easy to eat more fiber filled foods as the temperature drops.\u00a0 Oatmeal is a great way to start your day, and it has the benefit of being a soluble fibre (fibre that attracts water and turns to gel during digestion to slow the process.\u00a0 Insoluble fibre passes through our digestive tracts in close to its original form).\u00a0 Vegetables that are in-season include butternut squash, acorn squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, leeks, cauliflower and parsnips.\u00a0 Roasting is a great way to bring out the flavours of many of these while not sacrificing fibre.\u00a0 Fruits that are in season include apples, pears, grapes, guava and persimmons.\u00a0 Try to eat the fruit whole to get the health benefits.\u00a0 A diet rich in fibre also promotes regularity.<\/p>\n
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You aren\u2019t alone.\u00a0\u00a0 More than 25% of Canadians experience constipation each and every year and 56% of those slow movers are too embarrassed to speak to a pharmacist about the appropriate laxative to take.\u00a0 Constipation is caused by different issues in different people so there isn\u2019t a one size fits all laxative.\u00a0 Common laxative types include:<\/p>\n
\n- Daily Use<\/strong> \u2013 these are meant for people who do not get enough fibre in their diet and includes Lax-A Fibre with 100% naturally sourced psyllium fibre<\/li>\n
- Gentle Relief \u2013 <\/strong>this includes stool softeners and Lax-A-Day, the #1 doctor recommended osmotic laxative (also known as PEG3350) that just make things easier<\/li>\n
- Overnight Relief \u2013 <\/strong>these include laxatives like Lax-A Senna that are naturally sourced and meant to work over a few hours, not immediately, which brings us to\u2026<\/li>\n
- Immediate Relief \u2013 <\/strong>better known as enemas like Lax-A Nema, which brings immediate relief from occasional constipation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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These products may not be right for everyone. Always read and follow the label. They are not meant to be taken for long periods of time.\u00a0 It is always best to speak to your doctor or pharmacist to determine which laxative will work best for you. For more information, check out LaxA’s website<\/a>\u00a0Just remember to keep exercising to get things moving in more ways than one.<\/p>\n* This article is sponsored by LaxA<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Benefits <\/strong><\/h3>\nEveryone knows that exercise is good for them, but think about why. \u00a0Yes, it\u2019s good for your heart.\u00a0 If you are a woman, strength training not only helps you achieve a healthier body weight, but it preserves muscle mass and bone mass, important for preventing or slowing osteoporosis.\u00a0 It also helps you decrease the chance of injury as you age.\u00a0 One of the hidden benefits of exercise is regularity.\u00a0 Experts are divided on if it\u2019s the actual activity, or the fact that you are more likely to drink more fluid when you are active; either way it helps keep things moving.\u00a0 Best of all, exercise can improve your mood by releasing endorphins and helping you sleep better at night.\u00a0 What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n
Fall Fibre<\/strong><\/h3>\nIt\u2019s easy to eat more fiber filled foods as the temperature drops.\u00a0 Oatmeal is a great way to start your day, and it has the benefit of being a soluble fibre (fibre that attracts water and turns to gel during digestion to slow the process.\u00a0 Insoluble fibre passes through our digestive tracts in close to its original form).\u00a0 Vegetables that are in-season include butternut squash, acorn squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, leeks, cauliflower and parsnips.\u00a0 Roasting is a great way to bring out the flavours of many of these while not sacrificing fibre.\u00a0 Fruits that are in season include apples, pears, grapes, guava and persimmons.\u00a0 Try to eat the fruit whole to get the health benefits.\u00a0 A diet rich in fibre also promotes regularity.<\/p>\n
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You aren\u2019t alone.\u00a0\u00a0 More than 25% of Canadians experience constipation each and every year and 56% of those slow movers are too embarrassed to speak to a pharmacist about the appropriate laxative to take.\u00a0 Constipation is caused by different issues in different people so there isn\u2019t a one size fits all laxative.\u00a0 Common laxative types include:<\/p>\n
\n- Daily Use<\/strong> \u2013 these are meant for people who do not get enough fibre in their diet and includes Lax-A Fibre with 100% naturally sourced psyllium fibre<\/li>\n
- Gentle Relief \u2013 <\/strong>this includes stool softeners and Lax-A-Day, the #1 doctor recommended osmotic laxative (also known as PEG3350) that just make things easier<\/li>\n
- Overnight Relief \u2013 <\/strong>these include laxatives like Lax-A Senna that are naturally sourced and meant to work over a few hours, not immediately, which brings us to\u2026<\/li>\n
- Immediate Relief \u2013 <\/strong>better known as enemas like Lax-A Nema, which brings immediate relief from occasional constipation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These products may not be right for everyone. Always read and follow the label. They are not meant to be taken for long periods of time.\u00a0 It is always best to speak to your doctor or pharmacist to determine which laxative will work best for you. For more information, check out LaxA’s website<\/a>\u00a0Just remember to keep exercising to get things moving in more ways than one.<\/p>\n* This article is sponsored by LaxA<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s easy to eat more fiber filled foods as the temperature drops.\u00a0 Oatmeal is a great way to start your day, and it has the benefit of being a soluble fibre (fibre that attracts water and turns to gel during digestion to slow the process.\u00a0 Insoluble fibre passes through our digestive tracts in close to its original form).\u00a0 Vegetables that are in-season include butternut squash, acorn squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, leeks, cauliflower and parsnips.\u00a0 Roasting is a great way to bring out the flavours of many of these while not sacrificing fibre.\u00a0 Fruits that are in season include apples, pears, grapes, guava and persimmons.\u00a0 Try to eat the fruit whole to get the health benefits.\u00a0 A diet rich in fibre also promotes regularity.<\/p>\n
Need a Little Help?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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You aren\u2019t alone.\u00a0\u00a0 More than 25% of Canadians experience constipation each and every year and 56% of those slow movers are too embarrassed to speak to a pharmacist about the appropriate laxative to take.\u00a0 Constipation is caused by different issues in different people so there isn\u2019t a one size fits all laxative.\u00a0 Common laxative types include:<\/p>\n
\n- Daily Use<\/strong> \u2013 these are meant for people who do not get enough fibre in their diet and includes Lax-A Fibre with 100% naturally sourced psyllium fibre<\/li>\n
- Gentle Relief \u2013 <\/strong>this includes stool softeners and Lax-A-Day, the #1 doctor recommended osmotic laxative (also known as PEG3350) that just make things easier<\/li>\n
- Overnight Relief \u2013 <\/strong>these include laxatives like Lax-A Senna that are naturally sourced and meant to work over a few hours, not immediately, which brings us to\u2026<\/li>\n
- Immediate Relief \u2013 <\/strong>better known as enemas like Lax-A Nema, which brings immediate relief from occasional constipation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These products may not be right for everyone. Always read and follow the label. They are not meant to be taken for long periods of time.\u00a0 It is always best to speak to your doctor or pharmacist to determine which laxative will work best for you. For more information, check out LaxA’s website<\/a>\u00a0Just remember to keep exercising to get things moving in more ways than one.<\/p>\n* This article is sponsored by LaxA<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/p>\n* This article is sponsored by LaxA<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"These products may not be right for everyone. Always read and follow the label. They are not meant to be taken for long periods of time.\u00a0 It is always best to speak to your doctor or pharmacist to determine which laxative will work best for you. For more information, check out LaxA’s website<\/a>\u00a0Just remember to keep exercising to get things moving in more ways than one.<\/p>\n