Food as medicine and medicine as your food. This beautiful adage carries a lot of meaning and even more questions. When we think of fish oil and its history, images of mothers holding spoonfuls of potent cod liver oil and scrunched-up faces of children might come to...
The sun hides, tucked away behind clouds. The trees show bare branches, stark against the fading colour of the grass, and the air feels cold -fall days burgeoning into winter can feel unwelcoming. Sometimes, within ourselves, we too find a lack of colourful lust for...
Being healthy in body, mind, spirit, and emotions. What does that mean? If our body is healthy, well-fed, and exercised, then does that equate to a healthy spirit? A sharp intellect, ready to tackle in-depth pure sciences with precision, does that ensure a healthy...
Body positivity often relates to how we perceive the bodies around us, but at the core, if we seek true acceptance of others, self-acceptance must come first. Forming a sense of gratitude, respect, and care as daily maintenance is essential to balance out the media...
The likelihood of having been or of knowing someone who was sexually abused before the age of 16 and the effects on the victim and society as a whole needs open and frank discussion. To mitigate the effects, we need to understand what support may benefit survivors,...
Beautiful, fulfilling sleep. This pillar of health is easy to mention but the reality of actively honouring a full night's rest comes as a struggle to many. And the consequences of lack of sleep are heavy: lowered immunity less able to adapt to stress digestive issues...
Our meditation brings emotional stability, physical stamina, and sharper thinking - we know this, so why do we struggle so much to bring ourselves to that quiet place? There are a few reasons for this and they are valid. So let go of being hard on yourself for all...
Fatigue is a major concurrence many clients have expressed over the past few months. Having stayed at home during the quarantine, it might seem counterintuitive to feel more tired than the previous hustle and bustle of day to day living. We continue to see the call...
When shopping, you are faced with a barrage of options. Fancy labels, shiny packaging, catchy slogans, brightly colored fruits and vegetables, and a full mind of questions. What tomato is best to buy? The tomato in the nearby big-box store? The tomato in the farmer's...
Why are calcium supplements so important for pregnant and breastfeeding women? Because nutrients needs are deeply heightened for women who are in their reproductive years, calcium levels are essential to keep maintained. When dietary intake falls below required...