Anyone else have spring cleaning on their mind when March rolls in? Just like it’s important to periodically deep clean and purge unnecessary clutter around the house (which my super-talented friend Carol could help you with), it’s also helpful to reevaluate things like your meal planning, shopping and food prepping routine too. Here are a…
As someone who is passionate about helping others find true health, I find I struggle (a lot). I struggle with seeing so many people falling into the trap of following one belief or modality without understanding or considering that the advice may have been doled out without the listener or reader’s own unique bio-individuality, lifestyle,…
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the link between mindset and overall health and wellness. While this idea may seem new to some, it is not a novel concept. In fact, the belief in the power of mindset dates back to ancient times. Today, experts in the health and wellness field,…
If someone in the health and wellness industry or health-related field tells you to ‘Mind Your Gut‘, they mean it…and then some. As a Certified Functional Nutrition Counsellor, I cannot stress enough how much I believe (especially ‘recent’) research has confirmed our gut-brain connection, showing great potential for improving gut issues (at the very least)…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with children, but it can also affect adults. Ask someone first-diagnosed at 44yrs of age (‘Yours Truly’). In one quick statistic I could find from our counterparts in the US, studies have shown that approximately 4.4% of adults in the United States have ADHD, but many remain…
If you’d been a fan of The Amazing Race (or The Amazing Race Canada), you know how quickly steps in a journey can happen – often in the blink of an eye, and with very little to remember on the part of the person or people involved. To that point – and in the spirit…
There are several foods and nutrients that promote a healthy brain by slowing cognitive decline and reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
“…With Anti-Inflammatory Foods (and Other Lifestyle Tweaks)” I see you. I see you battling your Chronic Disease or Illness, and struggling each and every day with the debilitating symptoms. Before this war was waged on your system, though, you may remember otherwise having a simple cut, sprain, or a sore throat. The area felt painful…
‘If you think what you eat influences how you feel, you’re absolutely right!’ When you feel down what do you feel like doing? Binge watching your favourite series (again)? Calling a trusted friend? Having a nap? (I’d instead hope for; meditating, doing yoga, or going for a run) Grabbing comfort or ‘mood food’? Any of…
