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Breath Counting
On the inhale, I visualize breathing in clean or ice blue coloured air. To me, that colour or
Did you know…white sugar can paralyze white blood cells (aka your immune system)?
To start, what are white blood cells (WBC’s)? WBC’s are the soldiers of our immune system, found throughout the
Did you know…exercise can be a stress on the body?
Yes, this is true. And like any other kind of stress, if it’s taken to an extreme, it
Did you know…a lack of sleep can make you hungry?
We all know we don’t feel awesome when we don’t get enough sleep, but if you’re not getting
Reducing Alcohol Consumption
The following information is from Staying Healthy with Nutrition by Dr. Elson HaasALCOHOL IS A STRESS ON THE BODYAs
Understanding Bowel Movements
Regular bowel movements are not only a sign of good health, but they also help excrete toxins from your
Dirty Dozen & Clean 15
Below is the Environmental Working Group's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. These lists don't change that much
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!
The Importance of Dry Skin Brushing
When I first saw a Naturopath in 1997, one of the tasks suggested was skin brushing. Although my
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The Wellness Advantage Challenge™ | Frequently Asked Questions
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Did you know…consumption of vitamin B1 can help repel insects?
Because thiamin (aka vitamin B1) is partially eliminated through the skin, doses of more than 50-100mg per day
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Did you know…fatigue is considered the most common allergic symptom?
When I ask clients if they have fatigue, most will say yes, at least to some degree. And
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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
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My Egg Freezing Journey
The night before I had my egg freezing surgery, I had a few friends over. My sister called
READ MORETips for Managing Stress at Work
Original article at BCBusiness.com Before discussing stress leave in the workplace, it’s important to note that, legally speaking, there’s no
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Glycemic Index Foods
I began to pay attention to Glycemic Index when I first started to deal with my migraines through
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Did you know…shivering is your body’s way of increasing temperature?
This is true! When you're cold, your body naturally wants to warm up because it is always trying
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