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March 18, 2019
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Breath Counting
On the inhale, I visualize breathing in clean or ice blue coloured air. To me, that colour or clarity...
February 21, 2019
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Serving Size Guidelines
The NPW programs are set up so that you don’t need to measure or count anything – calories, fat,...
January 14, 2019
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Why the modern world is bad for your brain
© Daniel J. Levitin. Extracted from The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload. In an era...
January 5, 2019
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Nicole’s Breathing Tricks
On the inhale, I visualize breathing in clean or ice blue coloured air. To me, that colour or clarity...
January 5, 2019
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Reducing Caffeine Consumption
sfsadfsadsa The following information is from Staying Healthy with Nutrition by Dr. Elson Haas Caffeine is a stress on the body Caffeine has...
January 5, 2019
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Reducing Alcohol Consumption
The following information is from Staying Healthy with Nutrition by Dr. Elson Haas ALCOHOL IS A STRESS ON THE BODY As with...
January 5, 2019
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Understanding Bowel Movements
Regular bowel movements are not only a sign of good health, but they also help excrete toxins from your body. The...
January 5, 2019
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Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 (2018)
Below is the Environmental Working Group's 2018 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. As summarized in the EWG video,...
January 5, 2019
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What is the Stress Response?
UNDERSTANDING STRESS Try to think of your greatest source of stress. For many, a demanding job, financial woes or a...
December 26, 2018
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Did you know…dehydration can contribute to fatigue?
Most people wouldn’t connect the dots between water and fatigue. And I can’t blame them…the body is complicated! So...
December 26, 2018
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The Importance of Dry Skin Brushing
When I first saw a Naturopath in 1997, one of the tasks suggested was skin brushing. Although my ND...
December 26, 2018
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Developing Your Intuition
"When nothing is sure, everything is possible." - Margaret Drabble In her book "Developing Intuition", Shakti Gawain explains that learning...
December 26, 2018
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Tips for a Better Sleep
Below are some suggestions for improving your odds of getting a good night’s sleep: Adhere to a sleep schedule. Go to...
December 26, 2018
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Having Withdrawal Symptoms?
Some people may experience withdrawal symptoms (headache, fatigue, irritability, nausea or others), while others may not notice symptoms at...
December 26, 2018
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Healthy Travel Tips
Whether you're a frequent business traveller or take your only trip during the hectic holiday season, these 5 tips...
December 26, 2018
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Got Cravings?
A client once asked me: "Do you have a magic pill to stop me from eating sweets after dinner?"...
December 26, 2018
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Food & Drink, The Healthy Professional
Hangover Helpers
“How do I deal with a hangover?” This is probably one of the top 20 questions asked by clients...
December 21, 2018
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Nutrition & Diet, The Healthy Professional
Nicole’s ABCs of Digestion
Avoid stress. You already know that stress can impact digestion. Breathe. In week 6, you learned about the importance of...
December 21, 2018
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The Mindful Eating Test
You may not be able to mindfully eat at every single meal but for the duration of this challenge,...
December 21, 2018
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How to Breathe (using diaphragmatic breathing)
Here’s the basic procedure for diaphragmatic breathing: Sit in a comfortable position or lie flat on the floor, your bed, or another...
December 21, 2018
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New to Mindful Breathing?
Here are a few links to videos, exercises, and apps to help you get started with a daily routine...
December 12, 2018
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Stress Management, The Healthy Professional
Shop, Drop & Breathe
On the best of days, most of society sucks at breathing. But add in the stress of the holidays...
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January 2, 2018
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F-Dieting, The Healthy Professional
What is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal Fatigue that is a term gaining traction in the everyday conversation that is used to describe the patterns...
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January 2, 2018
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F-Dieting, The Healthy Professional
Why You Shouldn’t Use A Microwave
Back in the 80's, our family got a microwave. It was huge in comparison to the ones that exist...
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December 30, 2017
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F-Dieting, The Healthy Professional
Meditation Tools
A Beginner’s Guide Animation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqoxYKtEWEc 5 Minute Deep Breathing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVaMLYAiR8o Body Scan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHjwLFntVOM ...
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December 30, 2017
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Stress Management, The Healthy Professional
Sleep and Stress
Did you know that a lack of sleep puts stress on the body, and if you’re not getting the...
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December 1, 2017
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F-Dieting, The Healthy Professional
Fitness Tools
Additional videos will be available in 2018. Until then, here are a few free suggestions: Pilates Core Challenge 30...
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November 6, 2017
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F-Dieting, Nutrition & Diet, The Healthy Professional
Glycemic Index Foods
I began to pay attention to Glycemic Index when I first started to deal with my migraines through a...
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September 1, 2017
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Stress Management, The Healthy Professional
List of Stressors
Below is a list of stressors that cause a stress response in your body. Remember, it is chronic stress...
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