Not only can you predict your period, ovulation, and PMS, but you can also predict your mood, energy levels, willingness to socialize, productivity, and levels of introspection.
Having this insight into how you will be feeling on any given day of the month can allow you to begin to plan your life around these insights and make your life easier and optimize on your prime energy levels.
Read MoreMarch is Liver Health Month! Our liver, aptly named, is responsible for at least 500 metabolic processes that support our body’s ability to “live”. So it shouldn’t be surprising that an unhealthy liver can give rise to countless illnesses if we don’t consciously nourish and protect it from unnecessary stress. Get the scoop on taking care of your liver and why it’s important.
Read MoreThere is no other way to slice it: these are challenging times for us all. Whether or not you are worried about catching COVID-19, worried about spreading it, or worried about the effects it may have on our medical, economic, or social systems it’s important to remember that we are in this together. Though you may be physically okay, many of us are struggling with our emotional and mental wellbeing in an unprecedented global climate.
Read MoreWe are so hard on ourselves as women for not being consistent in our mood and productivity, but we forget that we aren’t meant to be. Our society is very masculine oriented and women feel they need to force themselves into being something that we’re not in order to succeed. Many women remain largely unaware and untapped into the gifts of their unique menstrual cycle.
Read MoreIt’s still too cold for salad. There, I’m saying it. You can let yourself off the hook (sort of) and not force yourself to eat a cold meal on a cold day. Because I’ve rounded up 10 delicious warm salad recipes to carry you through until the sun makes its big entrance.
Are collagen supplements really a “miracle pill” or is it just another gimmick? Are there any risks to taking it? How do you choose the best supplement?
Read MoreNow that Valentine’s Day is wrapped, it's time to focus on other matters of the heart, like heart health. There is a lot you can do to optimize the health of one of your most important organs, and some of it is quite surprising.
Read MoreThese recipes are hiding a lot of nutrients under all that chocolate
Read MoreIf you’re feeling like you need to bring a jolt of fresh energy into your Valentine’s Day date, give one of these romantic and healthy options a try. (You can thank me later)
Read MoreDid you know that two out of three people with mental illness suffer in silence? More than 3 million Canadians are affected by a mood disorder such as depression and anxiety and by age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness.
Read MoreCraving sugar? Stop right where you are and follow this checklist. Plus I share 5 healthy ways to Satisfy an Incessant Sweet Tooth.
Read MoreIf you’re finding yourself in the midst of sugar addiction, read on. I’ve put together a list of effective ways to set yourself up to nix the sugar habit with ease.
Read MoreStruggling to figure out what to eat after the holidays? Read this before you order take out (again).
Read MoreHave you set your new year’s resolutions yet? Read this first. I’ve put together a list of some unhealthy resolutions and what to do instead to create lasting and sustainable change in 2020
Read MoreSince stress can weaken our immune systems and cause us to pick up that cold going around the office, it’s important to up your self-care routine at this time of the year. Here are a few things we can do for ourselves
Read MoreThis healthy alternative to alcohol is the perfect festive drink to make at your next holiday party.
Read MoreI’m all about moderation, so instead of passing up my favourite holiday treats, I love making healthy substitutes to bring to parties and celebrations -- especially sweets! Check out these healthy baking alternatives.
Read MoreHoliday gift-giving can be a great opportunity to support each other with our health and wellness goals, so why not give environmentally-friendly, health conscious gifts instead of items that you’ll eventually get rid of, or worse, that will negatively impact your health?
Read MoreYou’ve likely heard the popular saying, “you are what you eat.” This can work in our favour when working to mitigate the impact of SAD, since we can use the potency of nutritious food to help bring us back into balance.
Read MoreYour breakfast does not need to be your typical breakfast that you’ve seen on TV or in restaurant menus. In fact, I love breaking the rules around breakfast; it’s not uncommon for me to eat dinner leftovers in the morning, or whip up a lunch-style meal first thing. If breakfast isn’t your jam (no pun intended), then try experimenting with different options.
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