Now that we’re heading into a new season, it’s time to SPRING into your personal power! Let’s create some refreshed energy and vitality! Make a list of the goals you have for the next 6 months. What is on your list? Maybe journaling, growing a small garden, learning a new hobby, going for 15 minute walks at lunch, starting your day with a healthy [...]
Are you ever confused about what you should and should not eat? What is okay as a “once-in-a-while” food and what is an “avoid-at-all-cost” food? Here, we explain the 5 foods you should remove from your diet, and never eat again! 1. Aspartame Aspartame is a neurotoxin - which means it actually chemically toxifies your brain cells to death. It is used as a [...]
Heavy metal poisoning is one of the greatest un-recognized chronic illnesses that the majority of the population silently deals with. It can cause a medley of symptoms and health issues, such as headaches, brain fog, depression, digestive upset, allergies, neurological impairment and cancer. Various sources of heavy metals point to pesticides, chemicals and fertilizers applied to crops at various stages of growth and harvest. [...]
It's Remembrance Day again and my thoughts and prayers go to all the men and women serving our country, especially to my son, and my 2 nephews. My heart also goes out to all the Canadian Forces personnel, those of yesterday and tomorrow. In the last couple of months, I've had the pleasure of seeing my son a bit more frequently than usual. Next [...]
Maybe you’ve been to one too many backyard barbecues and your pants are starting to fit a little too snug. Summertime can cause some people to gain weight because they are more likely to indulge in snacks and alcoholic beverages on the weekend. Get yourself back in shape with these tips on how to lose 5 pounds the healthy way! Start off by doing [...]
If you are anything like me, you can just look at a loaf of bread, and you can feel yourself start to gain weight. For me, relying on breads as a quick and easy meal leads to weight gain, bloating, and cravings for sweets. The high carbohydrate content negatively affects blood sugar levels and can lead to cravings for other carbohydrate rich foods and [...]
When life gets busy and stressful and you are feeling overwhelmed, how do you react? We have all been through times in our life when we are overworked and overbooked, but it is how we handle those situation that determine if our relationships suffer or not. During times in your career when your job is more demanding of your time and attention it is [...]
We are at the midpoint of the summer and the heat wave has finally hit us. If you are like me, you are looking for natural ways to cool off during the heat of the day. It is easy to become dehydrated if you are spending time outside and enjoying the summer weather. Drinking plenty of water, seeking shade and eating cooling foods like [...]
During sleep, the body releases growth hormone which aids in healing and tissue regeneration. Sleep also helps to store newly learned information in the long-term memory. Being productive and focused at work is intricately tied to how well you’ve slept the night before. Tired or sleep deprived employees can have a huge impact on the bottom line of your company. They are not only [...]
What do you make for dinner on a weeknight when you are pressed for time? From time to time a hearty fibre rich sandwich is perfect for a quick meal. The key to keeping this sandwich healthy is in the bread selection. At the very least the bread must be whole grain. A step better is stone-ground whole grain bread. Not all breads are [...]
