How NOT to deal with stress
In the past, whenever I was overwhelmed, stressed and exhausted, my approach to work through it, was to try and deal with the source of the stress. First, it was the job I was miserable in. If I could just leave and find a job I was passionate about, I’d be less stressed. Next, when I started my health…
Read More3 easy ways to decrease stress
Is the daily toll of stress impacting your health? You live a busy, hectic, frantic life. Work demands, kid’s activities, relationships to nurture, a home to maintain, social activities, finances to manage, errands to run — it’s pretty easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out. Stress has become a normal part of our daily lives.…
Read More7 tips to keep you well nourished this summer
The summer can be a challenging time to stay healthy. It’s vacation time, you’re socializing more, having fun and not as concerned with your regular healthy routine. I’m all for this and 100 per cent believe you need to take these time-outs to chill, relax and enjoy! To stay active, healthy and have the energy…
Read More8 tips for mindful summer eating
During the casual, fun, lazy days of summer it’s easy to get distracted from our daily healthy habits. Vacations, family gatherings, weddings, socializing with friends, beach days, camping and other summer activities are filled with fun foods, outdoor eating, treats, ice cream, alcohol and other unhealthy goodies. I’m a big proponent of enjoying our lives.…
Read More5 snacks your waistline and tastebuds will love
The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But what usually comes along with this combination are additional words like “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Right? Well it doesn’t have to be this way. You can have weight-loss friendly snacks that aren’t just nutritious but also delicious. My rule of thumb for…
Read MoreFiddleheads are here!
They’re back, but only for a short time. So get them while you can. They won’t be here long! Fiddleheads are my favourite spring vegetable. Growing up in Nova Scotia meant we got a chance to enjoy these tender, wild, spring treats each year. I’ve always loved vegetables. And strangely enough, my preferences were always…
Read MoreRefresh your eating and lifestyle habits this spring!
Tired and bored of the same old meals? Feeling in a food rut? Ready to ditch the heavy, wintery foods and lighten up your eating, energy and mood for spring? Don’t have the time or energy to research new recipes, figure out how to eat more locally or organize your life for better health? I’m…
Read MoreAre you well fed?
Have you ever considered the idea that the food you eat may not be your primary source of nourishment? Yes, the food you eat fuels your cells, muscles, tissues and brain. It gives you the energy to move, grow, heal and think. But, I consider it to be secondary to all the other things in…
Read MoreHow to make your health a priority
Spring is a time of new light and new possibilities. The days grow longer. We see buds and blossoms begin to bloom. It’s the season of renewal calling forth greater self expression and upward movement. If you got off track with your health and wellness goals over the winter, now is a perfect time to…
Read MoreWhat is a wellness coach?
You’re likely familiar with business, leadership and career coaches, but the field of health and wellness coaching is fairly new. Here are my thoughts to help you decide if a wellness coach is right for you. The need for wellness coaching Health and wellness coaching grew out of a need or gap in the traditional…
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