Many years ago, when I was still living in Denmark and working in a hospital, my colleagues and good friends shared a monthly meal. Alternating hosting duties, we made our social gatherings more interesting by creating menus from various countries. Each month, the host or hostess would mentally recite the alphabet until one of the others said […]
Say what, vinegar? Yes, this fermented flavouring (or in Latin vinum acetum meaning wine turned sour) is one of the oldest condiments in the world. It’s tasty and medicinally beneficial to say the least, popular in cooking, curing, and in cleaning. Today’s blog is the first in a three-part series on vinegar, where we start […]
Ouch! Arthritis is a pain, literally and figuratively. It’s causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness resulting in a disability. Arthritis affects about 16% (over 15 years of age) of Canadians according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Arthritis comes in different types including: Osteoarthritis (or wear & tear arthritis); Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA and other […]
Every day research reports and articles are coming out promoting the incredible benefits of omega 3s fatty acids. From oily fish and algae, we get EPA (or eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (or docosahexaenoic acid), and from some plant sources such as nuts and seeds we get the omega 3 fatty acid ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). Combined, […]
Happy 2018! After spending some down time with my family and friends over the holidays, I’m back blogging about all sorts of things. Christmas reminds me of frankincense and myrrh, which got me wondering about scents and then about essentials oils. So, this blog is about ‘what is’ essential oils and their benefits. What are […]
Scratching your head trying to think, ‘what can I give my loved one for the holidays that will promote their health and well-being?’ Consider the Circulator Foot Massage Mat! This devise is excellent for treating tired achy feet, and more! It strengthens internal organs, increases metabolism, improves memory, boosts sleep quality, and eliminates tension to […]
In Chinese medicine, reflexology has been practiced for thousands of years to re-balance one’s Qi, or the life force flowing through our body, to treat a number of conditions. Its believed that our bodies are composed of Yin and Yang forces that need to work in tandem in order for us to experience good health. […]
What would it be like to start your day without racing thoughts racing thoughts, anxiety and stress about all that needs doing? Every day provides an opportunity to adopt or recommit to living mindfully and with gratitude. How can you do this? Set an intention for the day: Begin by desiring to rewire your thinking […]
It’s October which means your kids a re back at school and you’re back to the grind at work. Everybody is back to the books, whether it’s a geography textbook or a cheque book. You might be wondering, how do I keep my brain, and my children’s brain active and laser focused on all that […]
