Have you ever had an afternoon free, or even an hour you could be resting or doing something you enjoy, only to wither it away thinking about past disappointments, worry about the future, or replaying embarrassing moments or awkward conversations over and over? Many of us spend a lot of time thinking about something other…
.Tiny Health Habits for Body, Mind & Soul.
Times are tough right now and sometimes we need some small reminders of ways to support our mental and physical wellbeing. In today’s article, I am covering some very small healthy habits for the body and mind. Sometimes unexpected things happen in life and it can really throw us off balance or into a spiral…
.“We need to get back to normal,” they say, while I continue to live my life normally, as throughout this pandemic.
“We need to get back to normal,” they say, while I continue to live my life normally, having barely changed my behaviour and lifestyle—or faced any of the horrifying consequences millions of other people have—during the entirety of this still-ongoing pandemic. “You cannot buy clothes or shoes anymore unless you have 2G,” they say at…
.MICROBIOME 101.
Microbiome whaaaaat? What is she talking about now? Well, let me enlighten you. Science is now showing how powerful our microbiome is, and how it influences many different areas of our body. In today’s post, I am covering what the microbiome is, why it’s so important, and 5 ways to support it. If you’re like…
.Boat & Sharks.
Hi, it’s me, the mom of an eight-year-old child who is currently picking off small pieces of coloured tape I put on the floor because some Montessori Mom’s Instagram account said this would distract him long enough for me to take a break and read. Well, it didn’t. What else am I supposed to do?…
.The Importance of Gut Health.
I’m passionate about gut health. From a personal perspective, I’ve experienced first-hand the debilitating symptoms associated with a severe case of gastroenteritis and gallstones. And as a result, you bet I’ve done a whole lot of work on healing my gut because this was no fun! The digestive system is one of my favourite parts…
.New Updated School Covid Policies.
Dear Parents, there are some great news about a new testing system called “Flow Flex Test” (this is actually a new thing at schools to test kids!) at schools and we hope you had a wonderful evening and are delighted to welcome you back to school as we celebrate a return to normalcy. We want…
.How to: Healthy Food Relationship 101.
Have you struggled with fears, obsessions, or feelings of guilt or shame around your food choices? Or perhaps you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of “starting fresh tomorrow”, or restricting foods in your diet. If you can relate, today’s post is for you. Today I want to open up a conversation about a topic…
. The Ultimate Hangover Cure.
Hangover? Do you want to play a little game? Riddle Number 1 There is a room with five chairs in it. Eight people are standing in the room. Some of them are Vampires. Some of them are Normals. Vampires always lie. Normals always tell the truth. The room has three enormous windows in it, all…
.Girls Gone Mild.
THAT IS IRRATIONAL! THAT IS STUPID! THEY ARE MAKING THINGS DIFFICULT FOR THE SAKE OF IT! When I encounter emotions and behaviours that do not make sense to me, it is often because I do not have all the information. And in the absence of information, I tend to assume the worst. Have you heard…