“My hormones are such a mess” is probably one of the most common things I hear from women through various stages of their lives. Experiences range from fluctuations in their hormones, higher levels of stress, irregular cycles, PMS symptoms, unwanted weight gain, anxiety, skin conditions, and irritability, to the onset of menopausal symptoms at an … Continued
We all know the toxins that are hiding in many of our everyday items and maybe you have taken the initiative to use non-toxic products in your kitchen, fridges, and cleaning (great job!), but what about your beauty products? For some, this transition can seem like a daunting one filled with many what ifs and … Continued
Quality fish oils are made up of both EPA and DHA and come in various levels of concentration. Some more concentrated in EPA, others in DHA. These are explicitly designed for different health conditions. These different types of omega-3s are also available in various forms; Triglyceride (TG) and Ethyl Ester (EE). One of the most … Continued
What’s better than a warm soak in the tub at the end the day? A warm soak in the tub with a lovely fizzy, scented bath bomb, of course! If your kids are anything like mine, they would be happiest if they could use a bath bomb every single night. They just love them. Thankfully, … Continued
Going a deeper shade of green in your home doesn’t have to be inconvenient or expensive. We talked to green living guru Kaitlyn Dickie about how to make small changes that can make a big difference to your footprint, to your wallet, and to the amount of garbage you produce. Shift Your AwarenessMaking any change … Continued
Conventional makeup can result in 50 pounds or more of chemicals being added into our bodies each year and an estimated 175 chemicals being applied to the body in an average day.
Spring is in the air, and with it one of the most popular practices of the season: detoxing. Widely embraced by integrative and functional medicine, Holistic Nutritionists, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practitioners, detoxing is still a practice met with skepticism by many in the scientific community. Much of the debate surrounding detoxification as an efficient … Continued
How to be more Earth-Friendly This Spring Sustainability by definition means avoiding the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. Currently, the global population consumes 2.5 times the resources that the Earth can sustainably support. And each year, an estimated one-third of all food produced—equivalent to 1.3 billion tons—ends up rotting … Continued
Finding new ways to boost our physical and mental health in this unprecedented time of limitations has become both a huge challenge and priority. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. The answer is as simple as: get outside.Research shows exercising outdoors can enhance your health benefits above that of exercising indoors, in areas such … Continued
