What does ‘self-care’ mean to you? For some, it may conjure up images of bubble baths and massage; for others it might look like a dynamic yoga class and green juice; and for others it may simply look like getting a decent night’s sleep. The phrase ‘self-care’ has made its way firmly into the centre …

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When it comes to caring for the mind and mental health, everything we do has an impact. From the foods we eat to the amount of sunlight we’re exposed to, and the relationships we cultivate to the way we go about our morning routines; it all has a profound affect upon mental health and wellbeing. …

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Hi friends! I’m so excited to have Dr. Michael Biamonte on the show today and we’re talking all about Candida. – What is Candida and why do traditional treatments fail? – How do parasites contribute to Candida? – His protocol for rebalancing the body with Candida overgrowth – His tips for being Healthy in Real …

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Sharing some tips on how to make a perfect mason jar salad + some of my favorite combos and mason jar salad recipes! Hi hi, friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning so far! I have so much going on! I’ll report back with all of the fun I’ve been having …

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Have you ever felt your mood shift after eating certain foods? Perhaps a sense of elation when biting into a favourite chocolate bar; that sleepy satisfaction after a warm roast dinner, or maybe even a spike of anxiety after one-too-many cups of coffee. There’s no doubt that food affects our mood, whether that’s down to …

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In 2001, I co-taught a teacher training with Donna Farhi in Vancouver, BC. The 50 attendees were experienced yoga teachers and body workers from all over the world. During the training we encouraged trainees to question teaching methodologies that shoehorn students into a one-size-fits-all model. One misconception we talked about was the perceived necessity of …

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