As the seasons change, the days get shorter and the nights get cooler. You may enjoy this if you like to sleep with the windows open on cooler nights as I do! Fall can also be a challenging time as many people experience changes in mood, appetite, energy levels, and sleep. Fall self-care can be […]
A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure of volunteering at and attending our annual Canadian Holistic Nutrition Conference. This year’s topic was mental health and wellness, and after the past few years, it’s no surprise why. I am grateful for this long-waited opportunity to get together and celebrate the science-focused food and nutrition wisdom […]
Natural gift ideas for the whole family? Yes, please! Whether you’re shopping for your crunchy-as-granola best friend or your hardworking sister who wants some easy ideas to make herself a priority after many years, maybe you can use a few creative, one-of-a-kind natural gift ideas to make the holiday season even brighter? In that spirit, […]
Are you looking for creative ways to connect with nature? In 2005, Richard Louv coined the term “Nature Deficit Disorder” to describe the effects of a lack of access or contact with Nature on people, particularly children. Research since then has identified connections between time in Nature and improved problem-solving skills, self-esteem, mental health, and […]
The Spring Equinox arrives tomorrow, quite a bit earlier than it normally does. In fact, according to various sources, this is the earliest it has arrived in 124 years! If you’re looking for some fun and festive ways to enjoy the Spring Equinox, you’re in the right place! Many traditional symbols of Easter like flowers […]
Offices and other workplaces often get a bad rap for being unhealthy environments. It could be their poor indoor air quality, greater exposure to viruses and bacteria, lack of opportunity for exercise, or even a lack of natural sunlight, which can lead to eye strain and eye discomfort, especially among us heavy computer users. Fortunately, […]
Whether you love this time of year or not, it offers so many opportunities for winter self-care. For many, winter is a naturally restful, contemplative time of year, which makes it ideal for self-care habits and practices that involve slowing down and taking extra time for ourselves. Especially if you live in parts of Canada […]