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The Great Vitamin D Debate!!
Vitamin D – What is it and Why do I need it?
I keep hearing that summer is coming. Spring is apparently here but there is still snow in the forecast!! This gets me thinking about Vitamin D, the “sunshine” vitamin. I am supposed to be able to make this essential vitamin in my body by getting exposure to the sun. But, I live in the great white north so is it possible to get enough vitamin D from the sun when there are very few days when the sun seems to shine?
Could it be Adrenal Fatigue?
Could it be Adrenal Fatigue?
Daily living can be stressful which can be hard on the adrenals. Stress disrupts the homeostasis of the body and the body responds with the nervous system and with chronic stress the adrenal glands. Prolonged stress can be VERY hard on the body and what is interesting is a lot of us don’t acknowledge our stress because we just handle our lives on a day-to-day basis.
Can Mindful Eating Change your Health?
What is mindful eating?
So often we eat without even thinking of what we're doing. We stuff food into our mouths while working on the computer, watching TV, or when we’re on the run. We’re all busy, I get it. Did you know that when we eat on the run and when we’re stressed digestion actually slows down and can even stop? You need to be in a relaxed state to optimize digestion. When digestion is hampered symptoms like bloating, belching and indigestion can occur.
Eat Veggies - Kill the Cravings
Eat Veggies - Kill the Cravings
Almost everyone craves sweets. It’s only natural as our body’s use glucose (the simplest form of sugar) for energy. But rather than depending on processed sugar, why not try to add naturally sweet foods to your daily diet to satisfy your sweet tooth?
Water
The Cleansing Nature of Water
We’ve been talking all about cleanses and detoxes this month, but did you know that your body can cleanse and detox itself. Yes, it can flush harmful substances out of your system ALL BY ITSELF!! But one important thing it does need from you is WATER!!
Juicing - What's to know?
First things first, what is the difference between juicing in my home and just going to the store and buying myself some juice? Juicing at home can be cheaper (once you have your juicer) depending on where you buy your produce, it’s fresher so all the enzymes and nutrients are present, and you know exactly what’s going into it. Buying juice in the store can be expensive (were talking fresh pressed), you don’t know exactly what quality of produce is going into your juice, and it can be more expensive.
Cleanses and Detoxes
Cleanses and Detoxes
There are detoxes and cleanses galore on the market these days! As we begin the New Year and are looking to jump start our health goals for 2018 I am getting a lot of questions around cleanses and detoxes so I thought I would answer some today.
Day Seven - Holiday Health Challenge
It’s well known that some of your time, even if you are an on-line shopper, will be spent out running errands and at the shopping malls this holiday season. In the past, have you ever found yourself stuck, hungry and unprepared? Not this year!!
Day Six - Holiday Health Challenge
Okay, so we discussed scheduling the events that we are going to visit and we discussed how to navigate drinking at events but what about food? Here’s the scenario; We arrive at a party and there is a MASSIVE buffet filled with the most delicious food! We tried to plan ahead and not arrive super hungry but we were tied up at the office and had to rush out the door. What do we do?...
Day Five - Holiday Health Challenge
Through this entire year how many times have you taken time out to “just be”? Just be you, just think about you, what you want and what you need? How many times did you think about doing something special for yourself, to say thank you to yourself for being SO amazing? Have you been to get a pedicure, facial or massage? Did you think to buy yourself something, just because YOU deserve it?...
Day Four - Holiday Health Challenge
Technology is the current drug of choice for many. Addiction can only be understood when the object is taken away. Are you addicted to your technology? Have you tried leaving the phone, tablet or computer turned off for a day or even a few hours? We can never fully realize how much we NEED to be connected until we aren’t...
Day One - Holiday Health Challenge
I know, I know, it sounds SO simple. But did you know that your body is approximately 60% water and that we are constantly losing water through our urine and our sweat? When we are going into the holidays filled with goodies and treats there also some other good reasons to drink more water!...
What's all the Hype about Pumpkin Spice
Believe it or not I don’t drink coffee. Its not because I don’t agree with having a little java to start your day, its just because I don’t really enjoy the taste. I can’t say that I haven’t been tempted lately though, as I catch the smell of pumpkin spiced EVERYTHING wafting through the air! What is this pumpkin spice?...
The Benefits of Raw Chocolate
It's been a busy week! On Thursday night of last week, I was privileged to speak at the Telus Spark Adults Only Night. It was a session about food and...