“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, [...]
Do you suffer from chronic pain? Headaches? Muscle tension? Or do you just need to relax? Building a network of health care practitioners is vitally important to maintain a well balanced lifestyle. We use professionals such as plumbers, mechanics, electricians and investors for advice or assistance in many facets of our lives. Likewise, we need health care professionals to help us identify areas of [...]
The winter months are for lounging by a fire, outdoor activities, and watching movies, but how can we turn one of those activities into something that could boost our immune system to fight a cold or flu bug, or warm us up after a long afternoon of skiing? The answer is herbal tea. We have outlined 5 amazing herbal teas (made from natural plant matter [...]
When is the last time you looked yourself in the eye and said, “I love you”? The most important relationship you have is with yourself, yet a lot of people struggle with maintaining a loving relationship with themselves. Our minds are filled with a running commentary, most of which is filled with negative thoughts about our bodies, our actions or reactions, our choices and [...]
