Entries by Karina

Ask a Naturopath?

March is National Nutrition Month. Over the next few weeks we will be posting the top Nutrition Questions commonly asked, and provide you with the answers from a Naturopathic Doctor: Q. How much protein/fat/carb/fiber/vitamin/mineral should I eat per day?There are recommendations for nutrient intake.  You can calculate how much protein you need for your weight, […]

Canada Is In the Middle Of A Rough Flu Season – And The Worst Is Yet To Come

 Influenza cases are spiking across the country and infectious disease experts warn the worst may be yet to come. Every year, approximately 70 percent of Canadian companies offer their employees a flu immunization program. Despite these well-planned efforts, companies continue to report a dwindling number of attendees. And to make matters worse, previous years’ vaccine […]

What We're Reading

The team at Well Street is regularly coming across encouraging articles and inspiring books on well-being for improving our health, happiness and productivity. This month we wanted to share with you our latest captivating read: “Thrive”, by Arianna Huffington. The author makes a passionate case for the vital need to create room for well-being in […]

Companies with a ‘culture of health’ may outperform others

Companies that build a culture of health by focusing on the well-being and safety of their workforce may yield greater value for their investors, according to a study published by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).  Full Story http://www.cos-mag.com/health-page/health-page-stories/3601-companies-with-a-culture-of-health-may-outperform-others-study.html