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Blog Entries by Sandra Charron from 10/2012

Being a Nurse Has Strengthened My Faith

| Posted 10.26.2012 | Canada Living
Read More: Hospital Rules, Mental Health Care, Christianity, Mental Health, Jesus, Canada Living News

I started meeting people who embodied such strength and dignity despite medication side effects that shook their bodies as they walked; caused their faces to twitch and their eyes to blink repeatedly. Several of these people sharing with me that their faith in Jesus spurred them forward; giving them the courage to continue and try new treatments.

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Fit Shaming: Not a Marathoner? That's OK!

| Posted 10.27.2012 | Canada Living
Read More: Fitness, Fitspo, Exercise, Extremism, Big Brother Season 7, Being an Athlete, Losing Weight, Janelle Pierzina, Athlete, Big Brother All Stars, Weight, Big Brother, Trying to Lose Weight, Canada Living News

The fitness revolution nicknamed "Fitspo," would have people believing that perfectly sculpted bodies are the new thin. It would have you thinking that if you aren't training for a marathon or a body building competition then you're doomed to a life of heart disease and metabolic issues. I'm here to tell you that all of that is false. It's nonsense.

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