Preventous Collaborative Health

Preventous Collaborative Health Preventous is a passionate health-care team devoted to helping you and your family celebrate your li

Preventous is a passionate health-care team devoted to helping you and your family celebrate your life’s precious moments in peak health. We focus on illness prevention through scientifically proven medical and lifestyle strategies delivered in the warm, patient, compassionate manner of the traditional family doctor. Follow us for health information, fitness advice, nutrition tips plus so much more!

Your body isn’t just meant to move, it actually functions better when you do.For many people managing diabetes, prediabe...
11/27/2025

Your body isn’t just meant to move, it actually functions better when you do.

For many people managing diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic health goals, movement becomes one of the most underrated forms of medicine. But here’s the part we don’t talk about enough: Most people don’t struggle with what to do… they struggle with staying consistent.

Life gets busy. Work piles up. Fatigue hits. Suddenly, movement becomes the first thing to go, even though it’s often the thing we need the most.

If movement has been hard lately, consider this your reminder:
✨ Start where you are
✨ Build slowly
✨ Let it be enjoyable

And the more you build these little habits, the more your body responds: steadier energy, clearer focus, and better metabolic balance over time. It’s not about doing everything, it’s about doing something with consistency.

Your future self will thank you for every step, big or small.

11/25/2025

A protein + fibre snack works harder for you: more fullness, better energy, and support for your gut and muscles.

And it helps that it's delicious ✨

11/20/2025

A simple way to boost fibre and nourish your gut.

Chia jam combines berries and chia seeds, both rich in soluble fibre, which helps slow the digestion of carbohydrates, support balanced blood sugar levels, and promote lasting energy and satiety.

Add a spoonful to a yogurt bowl for natural sweetness, extra texture, and a fibre-rich upgrade. Any leftovers make the perfect spread for toast the next morning!

Your muscles do more than move, they help control your blood sugar.When you exercise, your body activates a special prot...
11/18/2025

Your muscles do more than move, they help control your blood sugar.

When you exercise, your body activates a special protein called GLUT4, it acts like a “door” that lets glucose move from your blood into your muscles for energy.

What’s even more amazing? GLUT4 works even without insulin, helping to naturally lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity over time.

🏃‍♀️ Cardio gives an immediate boost in GLUT4 activity.
🏋️‍♀️ Strength training builds more GLUT4 “doors” in your cells for long-term benefits.

✨ Together, they’re a powerful duo for supporting metabolic health, blood sugar control, and diabetes prevention.

Every workout trains your cells to use sugar more efficiently, one more reason to keep moving. 💪

This week, we’re celebrating our incredible Nurse Practitioners, Marie Grisbrook and Rhea Tabelon 💙Their expertise, comp...
11/10/2025

This week, we’re celebrating our incredible Nurse Practitioners, Marie Grisbrook and Rhea Tabelon 💙

Their expertise, compassion, and dedication play a vital role in helping our patients feel supported, understood, and empowered in their health journeys.

From providing same-day care to supporting complex health needs, our NPs are an essential part of the Preventous Collaborative Health team and we’re so grateful for all that they do.

💙 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!

11/07/2025

POV: your elliptical finally sees daylight again

If it’s been serving more as a coat rack than a workout buddy, consider this your sign to dust it off and get moving.

No pressure, just progress. A few minutes count more than you think!

11/04/2025

Small tweaks, big wins 💪

Add a little extra fibre, boost your protein, and swap in some heart-healthy fats — your body feels the difference.

It’s not about restriction, it’s about smarter choices that add up over time.

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at Preventous Collaborative Health! 👻Whether you’re dressing up, handing out candy, or ...
10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at Preventous Collaborative Health! 👻

Whether you’re dressing up, handing out candy, or spending the night cozied up at home, we hope your day is filled with fun, laughter, and a little bit of spooky spirit.

💬 Tell us below, are you dressing up this year or keeping it low-key?

10/28/2025

We take our Halloween candy picks very seriously around here 🍫😂

We asked the team to share their favourite Halloween candies and let’s just say there were some strong opinions (Coffee Crisp lovers, we see you 👀).

What’s your go-to Halloween treat? Share in the comments! 🎃👇

🧠 Your approach to exercise matters and your brain will thank you for it.Movement isn’t just about physical strength; it...
10/23/2025

🧠 Your approach to exercise matters and your brain will thank you for it.

Movement isn’t just about physical strength; it’s one of the most powerful tools we have for mental health.
Regular exercise increases blood flow to the brain, sharpens focus, boosts mood, and even supports long-term cognitive health.

The key? Shift your mindset from “I have to move” to “I get to move.”
Every step, stretch, or rep is a chance to build both mental and physical resilience.

✨ Move for your body. Move for your mind.

10/21/2025

🥪 Nothing against sandwiches, but… it’s time to think outside the bread. 👀

If you're stuck in a lunch rut, this video is for you! I’m sharing 3 easy, make-ahead ideas that are perfect for school or work — and yes, they fit into real-life, busy schedules.

✅ Onigiri (Japanese rice balls)
✅ Freezer burritos
✅ Meatball pizza muffins (a hit with kids and adults)

These options are fun, nutritious, and far from boring — plus, they’re great for batch prep.

Got a go-to non-sandwich lunch idea? Drop it in the comments! 🥗👇

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