“Believe me my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” So says Ratty to Mole in Kenneth Grahame’s classic novel ‘The Wind in the Willows’ and it is true. In fact, the health benefits of water sports are immense – both physically and mentally. What are the health benefits of water sports? Taking to the water in canoes, kayaks, paddleboards or even…
Exercise is good for you; whatever your age, whatever your size. However, I know gym classes, weights or team sports are not for everyone and, if you’re returning to sport from an injury or illness, or managing pain regularly, jumping straight back into a marathon is not the best place to start. So what is a good all round exercise? Golf can be a great sport for your overall health. Why? Fitness & Fun –…
I am always encouraging my patients and my customers to get out in the fresh air and connect with nature. It is good for the body and the mind. One great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors is gardening. There are many reasons gardening is good for you: You can start small with kitchen herbs, lettuce, tomatoes and strawberries; these can be grown in planters on balconies or decks. Or you can build…
I love being outside. I love the countryside I live in, the wild spaces in our national parks and the variety of landscapes that make up Canada. My wife and I love traveling and exploring the wonders of the world, experiencing the differences and relishing the animals and plants that thrive in the places we visit. How lucky are we that Earth is such a vibrant, fascinating and abundant planet? I believe we are very…
Longer days, warmer weather, blossom flowering, leaves shooting, nature blooming; it’s all around us, a fresh energy, an awakening. Nature has woken from its winter slumber and is powering ahead with growth, new life and a fresh start. How inspirational is that? Out of the dark and cold of winter, the long nights and the feelings of hibernation; nature just springs right back into life. No matter how old the tree, how established the flower,…
