Adult Children in Family Transition

For the teenage child the dissolution of their family affects them more than bearing witness to what is happening. The old Victorian adage of “children should be seen but not heard” is no longer applicable in the 21st century. Young adults often are excluded or ignored as the parents transition from a partnership unit to separate units. A transition whether it is contained as a private family matter or played out publically, the teens are directly and always affected.

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Seasonal Tire Storage

It’s that time of year again; time to move your tires in and out. Of course some choose to simply store their seasonal tires at an offsite location. However, a large majority choose to store their tires at home in their garages. At the same time, there are some homeowners who choose to do both, store the set of tires for one vehicle offsite and the tires for a second or third vehicle at home in the garage. This article is for those who choose to utilize their garage space for seasonal tire storage.

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Adult Children: Entitled to Child Support Again?

A client whose family matters were resolved nearly a decade ago recently called for a consultation. Enjoying a peaceful empty nest for the past four years, and counting down for a well deserved retirement next spring, he was worried to learn that his eldest daughter lost her job and is asking to come back to live with him. He’s wondering what his financial obligations are to his once independent daughter.

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A CORPORATE RETREAT, OR MATRIMONIAL HOME?

When a new client arrived for our initial consultation he seemed sullen and distracted. I asked what he was thinking about. He sighed and explained how he always believed that what was held by his company belonged to the company and what were used by the family were family assets. He had a group of advisers including tax accountants, an executive coach, and others whom he felt were looking out for his best interests. And the part which was troubling him so? He feared that the corporate condominium was really a matrimonial home and he would lose it. How had his two worlds collided when he separated from his spouse?

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Garage Renovation Obstacles

With any garage renovation project it is fairly common to encounter situations that require a bit of creativity in order to set up the best storage solutions. These situations can be broadly classified into two main categories: those that involve movable objects or materials and those situations when it becomes necessary to work around appliances or other fixtures that are for the most part not readily movable. As you might expect, situations involving movable storage obstacles are fairly straightforward to address. On the other hand, storage obstacles arising from immovable storage solution obstacles need a bit more creativity and planning. However, as you will soon see there are options available for both.

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Joint Ownership of Property with Children

Some parents who may be sole owners of a house or cottage are considering sharing the ownership with their young child. While there may be sentimental or economic reasons for doing so, care must be taken to understand the full consequences of such a decision. Important ramifications such as loss of tax credits for both the parent and child should be discussed with a tax lawyer or accountant. If the parent is considering protecting assets in the midst of a separation, raise the consideration with your family law lawyer. Below are the definitions of two common forms of land ownership to keep in mind when learning about some of the pros and cons of taking the step to change land ownership.

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The Dietitians of Canada comments on the book Grain Brain.

The recommendations and claims made by Dr. Perlmutter are not shared by Dietitians of Canada as they are largely based on testimonial rather than scientific evidence. Diets that eliminate gluten, carbohydrates or categories of foods without medical justification or guidance from a Registered Dietitian may put the health of Canadians at risk. Consulting a registered dietitian, before making a dramatic change in diet can lead to better outcomes and prevent unnecessary food costs for families.

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Family Business Valuations and Marriage Contracts

Negotiating a marriage contract to treat one particular asset a special way is a common method to protect a business like Jacques’ which was built from scratch with few resources to a successful international organization. Rachel understands and agrees that Jacques’ 50% business interest which he will bring into the marriage belongs to him. But, she asks, what about her advice as an engineer without salary, her contribution as a sounding board 24 / 7, her creation and involvement in regular focus groups to test new product ideas, and all the other works she does without pay? Isn’t that worth something?

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Newest Diet Book = Nothing New

In September 2013 the next big diet book hit the shelves. The name of the book is “Grain Brain”. The sub-title, which summarizes the main idea of the book in one sentence, is: “The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs and Sugar – Your Brain’s Silent Killers”. The name of the author is Dr. David Perlmutter. The fact which summarizes him in one sentence is: “serves on the Medical Advisory Board of The Dr. Oz Show”. The Dietitians of Canada got so worked up (my description, not theirs) by the release of this book that they formulated an official response and emailed to all 6000 members across the country. Here are their key messages about “Grain Brain”: The recommendations and claims made by Dr. Perlmutter are not shared by Dietitians of Canada as they are largely based on testimonial rather than scientific evidence.  Diets that eliminate gluten, carbohydrates or categories of foods without medical justification or guidance from a Registered Dietitian may put the heal

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Baseboards in the Garage, Did You Know?

You may not have considered the baseboards inside your garage. Yet, as you will soon see, these baseboards serve very important functions as well as providing an aesthetic touch. First, let’s begin with a working definition of baseboards so everyone is on the same page here. The baseboard is, in its most general sense, the covering over the lowest part of an interior wall. You may encounter different terms for this wall covering; everything from skirting board, floor molding, or even a mopboard. In most cases the baseboard is constructed of wood, no matter which name is used. In your garage, you will find the baseboard (if there is one installed) at the bottom end of the walls at the floor level. Typically, the baseboard is from 4” to 6” in height. The baseboard in your garage serves a couple of functions. Perhaps the most important function is that of protection. If your baseboard is installed properly, it protects the interior of your garage from foreign invasion.

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Betrayal or Good Economic Sense?

For older adults stepping into their second marriages, once the proposal has been accepted, the next conversation is often about the marriage contract. Not so long ago, this discussion would have been a nonstarter or even a deal breaker. Feeling greatly betrayed during this honeymoon phase, a tough discussion about money seemed to come from nowhere. The spouse being asked to sign the agreement for the protection of the other’s property started questioning what was happening.

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How to Individualize Sports Nutrition

There can be no doubt that overall; we Homo sapiens are more similar to each other than we are different. However that does not mean that the same nutrition plan is right for everyone. This is particularly true in the field of sports nutrition. Personal nutrition coaching is sure to produce better results than cookie-cutter meal plans. Here are three important factors to consider when customizing a nutrition program for an athlete.

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How to Individualize Sports Nutrition

There can be no doubt that overall; we Homo sapiens are more similar to each other than we are different. However that does not mean that the same nutrition plan is right for everyone. This is particularly true in the field of sports nutrition. Personal nutrition coaching is sure to produce better results than cookie-cutter meal plans. Here are three important factors to consider when customizing a nutrition program for an athlete: His/her health history: This should be the main consideration of any professional working with an athlete. Of course, you don’t need to necessarily tell the athlete that. In fact, when working with a super-dedicated, high-level athlete, trying to sell your plan by playing the “health” card might lose them right off the bat. This is because the prime concern for a super-dedicated, high-level athlete is sports performance – not health. In fact many of them would gladly trade in their health (definitely their short-term health; occasionally even their

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How much is a disorganized garage really costing you?

Are you a Have or a Have Not? As you have probably noticed, it’s that time again. Yes, the days are getting shorter, the kids are back in school and it’s time to set up your garage for the winter season. In our many years of helping people organize their garages, we have identified two distinct types of homeowners in our area, the haves and the have nots. In this case, we are talking about homeowners who have taken steps to setup and organize their garages for easy seasonal transitions. These homeowners greet the seasonal change with open arms. They know that seasonal garage setup is not a chore at all, but a simple task that can be completed in a fairly short amount of time. On the other hand, there is the other group of homeowners, those who have not organized their garages. As you might guess, these homeowners warily glance around the inside of their garage.

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Leucine: Who can benefit most from this intriguing amino acid?

A group collectively known as the branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) have garnered a great deal of scientific investigation over the years. This has mostly been because of their unique ability to be used for energy directly by the muscle itself. All protein has the potential to be used for energy however with all other amino acids this involves transport to the liver, conversion to glucose via the metabolic pathway of gluconeogenesis and release back into the blood stream.

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Leucine

A group collectively known as the branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) have garnered a great deal of scientific investigation over the years. This has mostly been because of their unique ability to be used for energy directly by the muscle itself. All protein has the potential to be used for energy however with all other amino acids this involves transport to the liver, conversion to glucose via the metabolic pathway of gluconeogenesis and release back into the blood stream. Because of their ability it has been theorized that branched chain amino acids maybe a helpful fuel during exercise (particularly endurance exercise). Unfortunately, actual studies have not yielded consistent results and in fact, most have shown little or no positive effect of ingesting branched chain amino acids on endurance performance. However one of the branched chain amino acids has been distinguishing itself from the others – and for a reason unrelated to energy metabolism. Leucine h

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“Fitter, Leaner, Healthier!”™ Seminar in Moncton October 26, 2013

To summarize “Fitter, Leaner, Healthier!”™ in a few words, it is the nutrition and physical activity seminar for health care professionals. From 9:00AM to 4:15PM (excluding a couple of breaks and an hour for lunch) seminar participants learn the role of nutrition in physically active lifestyles ranging from a busy but health conscious average exerciser to an elite level high performance athlete. For a list of specific topics: http://www.deniscollier.com/diet-health-nutrition-registered-dietitian/fitter-leaner-healthier-seminar-in-moncton-october-26-2013/

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NHL Nutritional Non-Sense: Part IV

O.K. the subject of this blog will not specifically be about nutritional non-sense in hockey. I guess you might say it is more accurately about fitness non-sense in hockey. But of course we all know nutrition is a significant component of fitness, so I am granting myself some poetic license in fitting this topic under [...]

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Professional Storage Solutions – Overhead Storage

Overhead space is key to increasing garage storage - select the right solution. Using a professional garage company, such as Nuvo Garage, provides multiple options: CUSTOM OPTIONS - spectacular glass railing, attic style mezzanines - custom fit wooden overhead platforms secured to ceilings by heavy duty aircraft cable OFF THE SHELF - overhead steel racks Custom platforms & shelves do the most towards maximizing the storage area in your garage. Cheers, Lisa

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What Twin Studies Tell us About Weight Loss

How much of your body weight is determined by your DNA? In reality losing weight is extremely complex. Exercise and diet are no doubt pieces of the equation but so too are numerous other variables. One variable I’d like to examine a little more closely is DNA.

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What Twin Studies Tell us About Weight Loss

As both a Registered Dietitian and Certified Exercise Physiologist, one might be tempted to think that I’ve got all the bases covered to help people lose weight. After all, losing weight is simply a matter of burning off more calories than you eat, right? If only these things were true! In reality losing weight is [...]

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Professional Storage Solutions – Overhead Storage

If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you’ll know that I write a lot about finding storage space in the garage that isn’t obvious. One of my favourite places to store things is on the ceiling. Many garages, especially in newly built homes, have high ceilings (10-14 feet) that can accommodate shelving and [...]

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Professional Storage Solutions – Garage Cabinets

Professional garage cabinets means higher quality / lower gauge steel, custom colours, custom sizes, MotionLatch, GasketLoc plus more.

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To Supplement or Not to Supplement: Vitamin D vs. Iron

To supplement or not to supplement? A case study using vitamin D vs. iron. There is no nutrient more fashionable than vitamin D. Achieving optimal intake of Iron supplements or Vitamin D with a focus on the role of supplementation versus diet alone is the primary concern of many Registered Dietitians & Sports Nutrition experts or it should be.

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To Supplement or Not to Supplement: Vitamin D vs. Iron

On Saturday June 1st I got to attend a great day of continuing education at the annual conference of the Certified Professional Trainers Network. I enjoyed informative sessions on anatomy, sarcopenia and even a hands-on session with battle ropes – what a workout! Of course my favourite sessions of the day were those about nutrition. [...]

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NHL Nutritional Non-Sense Part 2: Follow-Up

Why P.K. Subban’s nutrition did not cause him to win the Norris Trophy

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NHL Nutritional Non-Sense Part 2: Follow-Up

So it would seem, on the surface at least, that I am an idiot. This is due to a blog I wrote while waiting for the 2012-13 NHL season to begin (a season which you may recall never actually included the 2012 part due to a lockout). The inspiration for this blog was an article [...]

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Nutrition & Genetics - Gene or Epigenome

Does you DNA equal your nutritional destiny? John Cloud tells us that scientists have actually known about epigenetics since at least the 1970s. But until the late ’90s, epigenetic phenomena were regarded as a sideshow to the main event, DNA. Essentially epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the genetic code itself. So the same genes remain, but something is telling them whether or not they should “fire”, so to speak – some outside force is telling them to switch on or off. The changes are governed by the cellular material called the epigenome that sits just on top of the genome (hence the prefix epi which means above). Learn what can influence your dietary & nutritional response to the food you eat.

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Genetics and Nutrition

  Epigenetics Nutritional Genomics Believe it or not I completed a university course in genetics. Now I won’t tell you my final mark – let’s just say that to this day I still credit Genetics 2301 as being the single hardest course I’ve ever taken. I bring up this course I took in university [...]

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Professional Storage Solutions – Slatwall Organization Systems

Choosing the right storage products is essential to ensuring your possessions are kept neatly and safely. This is where the quality of the products you choose really matters. The last thing you want is to risk damage to your car or your family from tools or storage containers that might fall off improperly secured hooks [...]

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Professional Storage Solutions – Slatwall Organization Systems

Professional grade slatwall stores a lot more tools & sports equipment safely per square foot of wall space. Because the more durable materials of professional grade slatwall, nicks and other damages do not become an issue. Also, camlock hooks are the key to getting maximum value out of slatwall storage making seasonal changes to your wall storage arrangement easy to do. In addition, camlock hooks, baskets and shelves means that the slatwall can hold more weight per hook, basket or shelving accessory. In fact, with a camlock hook, you can store something as heavy as a gas or electric lawn mower. Surprising, isn't it? Visit my site and contact me if you'd like to see real life examples.

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When does nutrition during physical activity become important?

I need things to be kept as simply as possible. And I am not ashamed of it. In my dealings with the world of nutrition this often becomes a problem for me. As Beth Mansfield, one of Canada’s leading sports dietitians, has been known to quip: “Nutrition is not rocket science… it’s much more complicated”. That’s why I’m relatively proud of myself (if I may say so) for coming up with the following table whose purpose is to answer the question as to whether or not a person needs to be concerned about nutrition during his/her physical activity.

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Nutrition During Exercise

I need things to be kept as simply as possible. And I am not ashamed of it. In my dealings with the world of nutrition this often becomes a problem for me. As Beth Mansfield, one of Canada’s leading sports dietitians, has been known to quip: “Nutrition is not rocket science… it’s much more [...]

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What is it that Professional Garage Designers Do?

If you’ve ever undertaken a large renovation job in your home, such as the kitchen, bathroom or basement, it’s likely you’ve hired a professional to do the job. Usually only the die-hard do-it-yourselfer with a lot of experience will tackle that type of project. But when it comes to the garage, many people think a few tools and a trip to the big-box store to pick up some simple shelving, cabinets and maybe an epoxy floor coating will do. There’s nothing wrong with what they sell there, but the problem is it’s likely not going to stand up to the test of time and use.

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Why Hitting Should Be Banned in Hockey

Open ice body checking should be banned from hockey. And I’m not talking just about kids’ hockey – like Hockey Alberta recently did in the Pee-Wee division (ages 11-12). Good job Hockey Alberta! What I am saying is that hitting should be banned from all hockey from novice to the NHL. Of course this [...]

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What is it that Professional Garage Designers Do?

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Why Hitting Should Be Banned in Hockey

I think open ice bodychecking should be banned from all hockey from novice to the NHL. I just can’t find justification to keep hitting or body checking in hockey. Physicality adds a unique and appealing dimension to the sport however it doesn't provide enough positives to outweigh the negatives, specifically concussions, injuries to human brains. Banning the body check makes sense for the health of the players as much as the sport of hockey.

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Diabetes Guidelines: Weight Management

Studies have shown that obese people with diabetes have greater difficulty with weight loss compared to similarly obese people without diabetes. People with diabetes often take medications that are associated with weight gain; these include antihyperglycemic, antihypertensive, pain relief and antidepressant agents. Indeed, the relationship between diabetes and obesity is multi-faceted and complex.

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Spring Cleaning - Organize your Garage by Family's Life Stage

Life stage of a family predicts the organizational challenges & garage storage solutions

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Diabetes Guidelines: Nutritional Health

Seek diabetic nutrition from a RD with a Certified Diabetes Educator designation #diabetes #nutrition

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Diabetes Guidelines for Physical Activity

Diabetic guidelines of 150 hrs aerobic & 2x per week resistance exercise for improved health.

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Preparation & Protection for Beautiful Garage Floors Forever

The key to a great garage floor is preparation - check moisture, grind floor & seal concrete.

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Open vs. Closed Garage Storage Solutions

Open storage is organized & visible. Closed storage is behind doors, but organized??

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NHL Nutritional Non-Sense: Prologue

Today's hockey nutrition might not be perfect but we’ve certainly come a long way.

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How Do Leaders Effectively Deal with Incivility?

Incivility, more costly to business than most leaders suspect. #leadershipdevelopment #incivility

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Alzheimer’s and Exercise

Physically active older adults were almost 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. So, what's good for the heart is also good for the brain - Dr. Michael Rotondi, York University.

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Everyone is in Customer Service

Customer service is everyone in the organization. Are ALL your employees trained with these skills?

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To Laugh or Not to Laugh? That is the Question

Not only does humour alleviate all sorts of difficult situations, but it also builds team morale and improves productivity by creating enjoyable work cultures.

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Banning Big Sugary Drinks

Would Toronto consider following NYC on the ban of large-sized sugary drinks be beneficial? There are a lot of health risks along with a great burden on our society by taking in large quantities of soda pop or sugary drinks so our healthcare system is just as impacted by this phenomenon.

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Protection where Garage Walls meet Garage Floors

A garage wall can be protected & look great with baseboards or wainscoting. Using vinyl baseboards, polyaspartic coating over cement blocks or a sharp looking punched aluminum wainscoting can prevent water damage and protect from rodents infultrating the crawl spaces of the home. Take a look some of the projects to find out how we've helped people not only create a great looking finish to the garage but also solve everyday garage challenges.

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What Difference Does it Make Anyway?

People we meet for the first time assess us in the first 7 seconds. #relationshipbuilding #rapportbuilding

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Sales Coaching for Accelerated Results

Sales manager who use coaching help salespeople grow on their own. The key is to let your salespeople do all the work.

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Custom Fitting Storage for Your Garage

Custom fitting garage systems, adds finesse & maximizes cubic storage space in your garage. But, it's not just custom fitting, it's custom floor colours, finishings, platforms, boxes to cover electrical boxes and much more. And, the great part is that you'll go just as far with your budget getting custom work done as buying off-the-shelf parts which most likely won't fit your space as well.

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Inspired Leadership

How do we become this great? Defining it, identifying it and then achieving it are all part of an ongoing process.

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What Can Breakfast Do For Me?

Eating a good breakfast means I can opt to graze by eating light snacks of fruit & nuts while avoiding an hour long stop to eat another meal in the middle of the day. But, the debat about eating breakfast and early to help people lose weight was part of a study by the International Journal of Obesity. Read this article to hear some of my opinions of their research.

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Timeless in Sales

The role of a salesperson is timeless. There may be a few new and different resources such as social media, but the cold call is still one of the best tools ever and it's not as scary as one would think.

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Should athletes take omega-3 supplements?

Omega-3 fatty acids are becoming more popular. Studies show that people live longer and reduce cardiovascular disease. It also reduces people's resting heart rates and inflammation rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases and asthma. These are all things athletes want, right? So, does it enhance athletic performance?

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Limiting Salt and Avoiding the Silent Killer

Salt - see how easy it is to eat too much. It is the major cause of high blood pressure, kidney failure and heart disease so limiting your intake is important to your overall health.

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Overhead Storage in the Garage

Leverage overhead space in your garage to increase storage & keep things off the floor. Some of our custom overhead platforms increases cubic feet of storage even more than that.

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Does Your Verbal and Non Verbal Communication Jive?

I run a training, coaching & consulting business now but I remember a day when one of my reports gave me some feedback that shocked me because I thought everything was going so well. Turns out, I learned and still keep this important lesson about the awareness I must have about my verbal and non-verbal communication to this day.

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Garage Storage

Kitchens naturally come with cabinets, drawers & pantries for organizing things into various storage areas such as spaces for cutlery as opposed to cups. Do the same for garage storage by determining storage areas required and then how to design storage to match your family's lifestyle needs.

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Garage Storage Systems

Organizing the garage can be daunting - group belongings & use storage products that suit your space & lifestyle.

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Building Amazing Teams

Effective leaders spend daily attention towards building amazing teams. Through research & experience, I know there are several key factors to focus on.

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Protein – Old Ideas, New Evidence

Ancient Greek Olympian weightlifter Milo ate copious amounts of protein after his workouts to build muscle mass - more recent studies show a little differently.

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Can Mental Practice Enhance Your Leadership Effectiveness?

It's common in the world of sports to hear about visualization but can mental practice make you a better leader, improve your next presentation or help you perform better.

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Garage Storage Solutions & Areas

A good garage storage solution is organizes your belongings into groups like these: Automotive Accessories, Bicycle Storage & Bike Racks, Garden Tools & Supplies Storage, Household Supplies, Recycling and Garbage Bin Storage, Sports Equipment, Tire Storage, and Work Stations & Workbenches. Once you’ve grouped your belongings, you’ll need to find the right hooks, baskets, shelves and cabinets to maximize your space. With some ingenuity and creativity, even the smallest garage can store your possessions, along with workspace and a place to park your car.

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Productive Meetings – Are They Possible?

Are you and your staff having meetings which are in need of better results for the time spent? Then, your team may need to practice these guidelines for a productive meeting.

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Eating Gluten Free

Where should I look for credible info about gluten-free eating? Take a look at some of the facts of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.

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Spring Purging

My clients say they feel happier and uplifted when they are finally free of the shackles of a cluttered and dangerous garage. Organizing allows them to concentrate on things that really matter and to stop stressing about the mess hidden behind the garage door. If you’re interested in discovering your garage’s potential, start by purging. #garagestorage

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Spring Purging

Purge your garage to park your vehicle or to prepare for the upcoming spring season.

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Customer Service – A Little Goes a Long Way

Mother Teresa: Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echos are truly endless.

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Hockey Dietitians Network

A network for people interested in nutrition for the sport of hockey. Hosted by hockey dietitians Pearle Nerenberg & Denis Collier. Learn about nutrition as well as proper hydration techniques for hockey players

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Calcium in Food

Getting enough calcium can be tricky. Some foods are calcium rich while some offer a lot of absorbable calcium.

http://www.deniscollier.com/diet-health-nutrition-registered-dietitian/calcium-in-food/

Winter Toy Storage

Winter Toys - dripping snow & slush plus smelly hockey gear makes the garage storage ideal. Toboggans, skis, snowboards, shovels and other winter gear drag in snow & slush. Hockey gear stored on hooks or in a cabinet in the garage avoids gear left overnight in a hockey bag to become damp smelly gear.

http://www.nuvogarage.com/garage-organization-ideas-organizing-tips/winter-toy-storage/

Motivation – An Inside Job!

Motivation, it's internal. If you observe people’s behaviour you can often determine what motivates them.

http://ow.ly/gFSot

Nuvo Year Resolutions

Nuvo Year Resolutions for your garage! Here's how to successfully meet your resolutions. Follow a few basic guidelines to a tried and true process so your garage becomes organized or stays organized.

http://www.nuvogarage.com/garage-makeovers/resolutions-organized/

Losing the Last 10 - 20 Pounds

Losing the Last 10-20 Pounds - some pratical advice from this Registered Dietitian! FORGET ABOUT IT! Yes, instead, work on attainable health goals at this weight and here's why...

http://www.deniscollier.com/diet-health-nutrition-registered-dietitian/losing-the-last-10-20-pounds/

Procrastination - good or bad?

Procrastination - is it all bad or can it be good under the correct circumstances?

http://www.athenatrainingandconsulting.com/professional-training-consulting-coaching/procrastination-good-bad-2/

A New Year – New Goals or New Excuses?

For your New Year's resolution, make sure you set goals that are achievable. Make them SMART!

http://www.athenatrainingandconsulting.com/professional-training-consulting-coaching/year-goals-excuses/