There are many ways we can discuss how to promote wellness in the workplace. Long gone are the days where our health relies solely on community health options and conventional medicine. It’s time employers step up to offer wellness opportunities, including alternative health choices as well as conventional medicine at the workplace. The critical piece in staying healthy is reclaiming ownership over our own [...]
We've all heard titles like 'coach' or 'mentor', etc. but what do they really mean? More importantly, what do they offer and why would you need one. In today’s time, there are a lot of ‘titles’ that have little meaning or better yet, bring about ambiguity in what people really do for a living. If you appreciate the work of Robin Sharma, his book, [...]
Have you ever heard of Manuka Honey? It is an incredibly powerful substance created by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush, found only in New Zealand and Australia. Australian researchers have found that this honey is better than all known antibiotics. Why? Because pharmaceutical antibiotics have a short shelf life, in addition to the fact that bacteria tend to become resistant in a short [...]
Have you ever heard of dry skin brushing? It is an excellent way to expel toxins from your body, through gentle lymphatic drainage. Your lymphatic system is a network of capillaries and vessels that carry lymph throughout your body, which acts as part of your immune system. The lymph does not have its own active movement system, so it is only through exercise and [...]
How many times have you gone to a party and said to yourself, “I’m just going to take it easy and not overindulge tonight” and then basically have to roll home because you are so full?! Yep, we’ve all been there. This year, let’s make it a priority at our Christmas and New Years events to actually “take it easy” and not feel terrible [...]
If you have been anywhere near a mall or large shopping centre recently, you are aware that the Christmas buying season is in full swing. Last week we were bombarded with Black Friday specials all with the intention to stimulate the economy by making big purchases for the holiday season. Big box stores thrive on enticing customers with specials and sales that create excitement [...]
Look around you. How much “stuff” have you accumulated over the years that you do not need for your imminent survival? Some items may have been purchased because they were on sale or the advertisement promised an amazing benefit that just wasn’t so. Some things used to serve a purpose, but now they just collect dust. Some items are kept for sentimental value, and [...]
Stumbling out of bed each morning, is your first stop the coffee pot? Do you swing by the drive-thru on your way to work? Do you hit the vending machine for a pop at lunch? How many times per day do you drink coffee, pop or energy drinks? It’s time to become aware of what exactly that caffeine represents; the havoc it plays on [...]
“I can’t believe it’s dark already!!” Said every Canadian by mid-October. This shifting of seasons is preparing our bodies and routines for slowing down throughout the coming winter months, to conserve energy and rest a bit more. If you think back to the days before we had electricity (really not that long ago!), and think about the evening activities that were enjoyed, it did [...]
You may want to think twice about your beverage choice! Your cup of tea could be filled with pesticides. Yes, one more thing to worry about. The English ceremony of having afternoon tea dates back hundreds of years, to the 1650’s, when ships would carry tea, beautiful porcelain tea pots and cups from China and Japan to Europe. Since tea leaves were extremely expensive, [...]
