Winter is on our doorstep, and with snow right around the corner, it’s time for warming, fortifying, nourishing food. To stay healthy this winter, let’s get back to our roots. Here’s how.
Read moreAromatherapy 101
I recently attended an aromatherapy workshop at a friend’s house and it was one of the most (naturally) intoxicating evenings I’ve had in a while. Some of the blends literally made me swoon, while the healing aspects of these oils knocked me off my feet.
Read moreFood Rules
One of my all-time favourite books is ‘Food Rules’ by Michael Pollan. This slim volume accomplishes the impossible: it sweeps aside the confusion, hype, and misinformation surrounding food and food trends, and brings it all back to basics with humour and style. Pollan’s rules are cheeky, subversive, and altogether true. They remind you that you actually knew these rules in the first place, before modern marketing got in the way and sent you into a tailspin.
Read moreSeize the Day This Summer for a Happier (and Healthier) You
Oh, sweet summer. Sultry, sunkissed, lazy, lush, dreamy, and just plain delicious. The flowers, trees, and people are in full bloom. Everyone has a more relaxed gear, and let’s face it: we’re all just a bit better in summer (including better looking - yes, you know it’s true). Which brings me to my next point. It’s time to relax the rules.
Read moreTen All Natural Energizers
Do you ever wish you had more energy? Those in the wellness world rely on a few simple ingredients and strategies to get the most out of their day. Hint: coffee isn’t the only game in town. Try these ten tips to give you a little extra zing during these beautiful days of - you guessed it - spring!
Read moreEat Like a Locavore
May 1 may not be the official beginning of spring, but for the intents and purposes of our collective psyche, it signifies a tipping point at which we start to smile more often, chat with our neighbours, and in general stop and smell the flowers. It also signifies the return of oh-so-wonderful REAL FOOD from REAL FARMERS, who, if we’re lucky, live somewhere in our vicinity.
Read moreMake Time for Play
I recently threw out my back. Out of nowhere, one day I woke up and simply could not stand up. I raked my mind; what on earth could I have done to bring this about? My first call was to a trusted friend who is an osteopath and my go-to person in case of injury. Claire took one look at me, and said, “Have you been making any time for yourself?”. I was taken aback. My stunned silence said it all.
Read moreHow to Make Your Own All-Natural Face Masks
Face masks are amongst the easiest cosmetics to make at home. The ingredients are often on hand in your fridge or cupboard, and they work just as well as the expensive options at high end beauty counters. These are a few of my tried and true favourites for a ‘home spa’ afternoon!
Read moreThe New Pantry
While perusing a thirty year old copy of the 'Joy of Cooking' recently, I realized just how vastly times have changed. Gone are the days when a recipe calls for lard or twice sifted flour. A wealth of international ‘superfoods’ have flooded our grocery shelves over the past decade. Alongside exotic choices, we have new information about traditional foods, ‘super’ in their own right, that have been hiding in plain sight for years.
Read moreSeven Ways to Make it to Spring
As winter drags on, and on….. and on some more, we’re all dreaming of the big melt. On the upside, the light is changing, the snowbanks are slowly shrinking, and I could swear I saw a brave little blade of grass the other day.
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Living Foods: Let's hear it for fermented food
Living foods may conjure up images of something dark and fuzzy lurking at the back of your fridge – a tub of yogurt that’s seen better days, or leftovers that are decidedly sketchy (have you ever wondered why that processed spread never goes bad??…
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