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The Flu Pandemic & You: A Canadian Guide
Vincent Lam, MD and Colin Lee, MD
Written by an emergency physician and a public health physician, this is a frank and clear book about how to prepare for the next influenza pandemic, and how to understand the broader context in which the threat exists. With cool heads and great professional expertise, the authors describe the history of influenza pandemics, the scientific reasons for the current health concern, the effects a pandemic would have, and the steps governments are likely to take when, not if, it hits. Drs. Lam and Lee carefully explain how readers can assess their level of risk, and set out practical advice on how an individual can prepare for a pandemic and maximize their chances of living through it.
Lunch Boxes & Snacks: Over 120 Healthy Recipes
Annabel Karmel
Packing your child's lunch box doesn't have to mean another peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a bag of chips. Renowned children's cooking and nutrition expert Annabel Karmel shares more than 120 healthy, creative recipe ideas, as well as time-saving hints and tips that will help you make a complete and nutritious lunch without increasing the chaos of your morning routine. Lunch Boxes and Snacks is packed with mouthwatering recipes that can boost your child's brainpower, increase energy, and strengthen the immune system. You'll find a wide range of delicious and easy lunch ideas - from Oriental turkey wraps, individual focaccia pizzas, and chicken superfood salad to trail mix bars and fruit on a stick - that guarantee your child will be the envy of the cafeteria.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga
Helen Garabedian
If you've been searching for an excellent way to bond with your baby and improve his or her health, Itsy Bitsy Yoga is the solution you've been looking for. Helen Garabedian, a certified instructor in yoga and infant massage, has developed over 70 yoga postures and 35 series for moms and dads to enjoy with their growing babies. You don't need any previous yoga experience. Learn the many benefits of yoga, posture by posture, in this accessible guide. Yoga can help babies up to two years of age: sleep better, get relief from gas pains and colic, digest food easier, stay healthier with a strong immune system, receive neuromuscular stimulation, and learn to relax.
The Sneaky Chef to the Rescue
Missy Chase Lapine
The New York Times bestselling author returns - this time responding directly to her readers' most pressing concerns. Legions of fans have written to her, asking for more recipes that focus on their specific family challenges. She's heard them loud and clear, and has crafted meals that are targeted to these special needs, including kids struggling with weight and allergy issues. Sneaky Chef to the Rescue shows that any family can "sneak" good food into their diets, making everybody (both kids and adults) both happier and healthier.
Wave is published six times a year by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in cooperation with the Winnipeg Free Press. It is available at newsstands, hospitals and clinics throughout Winnipeg, as well as McNally Robinson Books.
