Health | Wellness
Why movement is medicine: a naturopathic perspective on starting now, not “When you feel better”
From a naturopathic perspective, movement is not optional—it is foundational. Long before exercise became a fitness trend, the body was designed to move daily as a way to regulate digestion,...
The South—building strength inside and out
May will mark one year since Stephen Graham opened his own gym in Judique South and already he’s training about 300 athletes. The South, housed in a renovated horse barn that previously served as a...
Staying fit and healthy through a Cape Breton winter
Living in Cape Breton means embracing all four seasons – and winter is a big one. While many people find their motivation dips as the days shorten and the temperatures drop, winter is actually one...
Why September is the perfect time to get back on track (and why that’s totally normal)
There’s something about September that feels like a fresh start. Even though the calendar year is still in full swing, the shift in seasons – cooler mornings, changing leaves, the return of...
Setting out to discover hiking trails in the Chéticamp area
Chéticamp’s geographical location offers a wealth of entertainment for lovers of nature and the great outdoors as well as for those interested in local curiosities. Let the sound of the waves lull ...
Summer thoughts on your health
The sun on your skin After a long and cold winter, we are all craving some consistent sunshine. We all find it easier to become more active, get outdoors more often and eat more fruit and vegetables....
Cancer clinic at ICMH bringing care ‘closer to home’
Investment in the Cancer Care Clinic at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital (ICMH) is allowing cancer patients to receive treatment closer to home.
We’koqma’q Mi’kmaw School Hosts Healthcare Careers Fair
On the second full moon of 2024, or Apuknajit, (ah-boo-gah-na-jit, Mi’kmaw for ‘snow blinding moon’), We’koqma’q Mi’kmaw School hosted its first-ever healthcare-focused careers fair on Feb...
Why extreme diets don’t work
In today’s fast-paced world it is tempting to look for quick fixes, extreme diets and a transformed body.
County honours healthcare professionals
The Municipality of Inverness County honoured the winners of its first annual Awards for Excellence in Healthcare at a gala event in Chéticamp on April 23.
Backyard foraging – proposing perennials
Many of us were foragers in our early years, coaxed into a series of expeditions, from gathering wild strawberries, to late fall cranberry sessions. Money was not plentiful in families, but labour was...