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Doctor-recommended ways to reduce holiday stress
Jan 01, 1970
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During the holidays, there are often more demands on your time and energy – no matter your family or your faith traditions. There are special events, loved ones to visit, busy stores and roads, weather delays, and more.
With so much going on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
A first step you can take toward a calmer December is to just say no, says Dr. Michelle Dow, a rural family doctor from Meteghan Centre, Nova Scotia. For the past two years, she’s served as a counsellor to other physicians in the Doctors Nova Scotia Professional Support Program.
With school and work back on their usual groove, ’tis the season for colds, coughs and sore throats. Spending more time inside means more opportunities to catch and spread infections. You may feel like it’s a losing battle, but thankfully there are some simple things you can do to help…
Autumn is a wonderful time of year to visit the farmers’ market. You can still catch some of summer’s greatest hits, and those late-breaking tomatoes and zucchini are now rubbing shoulders with fall faves like kale, squash and apples. But there’s no need to…
September and October are significant months for reflecting on Canada’s history and acknowledging the experiences of Indigenous communities. Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day are both observed each year on Sept. 30. In addition, Nova Scotians observe Treaty Day on Oct. 1. This date also…
