Why Turning Inward During a Crisis Can Make Us Stronger
In any challenging situation, we can find solace in asking, "what can we learn from this?" As we navigate life in a time of pandemic, can we discover the thread of opportunity alongside the suffering and chaos? It calls to mind the beloved Rumi quote,
"The wound is the place the...
There are sounds many of us find pleasant: smooth music, the turning of your key in your front door, an oven timer when cookies are freshly baked. Then there are noises that are less soothing than a Tibetan gong: ridiculous ringtones, dump trucks and street construction, loud voices (on social...
Weed for Wellness: What You Should Know About Cannabis & Health
Aspirin for a headache? Maybe a few drops of cannabis oil would be better. Late night snacking? Try an organic oat cluster with cannabis compounds for a great night’s sleep. Kale in your smoothie? Might as well add a couple of cannabis leaves for those anti-inflammatory properties.
Sound good? Welcome to...
Food Switch: Eat for Anxiety with These Calming Foods
Sometimes there's just too much noise in your head. (Sometimes?!?!)
In terms of nutrition, stress places an additional demand on our bodies. In times of stress, there's an increase in adrenal gland activity (stress hormones) and utilization of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium and micronutrients. This further accelerates...
Mood-boosting Aromas to Smell Your Way to a More Scent-sational Day
About to sink your teeth into a ripe, juicy strawberry? WAIT! Smell it first... take a nice deep breath in. Why? Because scent may be the most underestimated of the five senses when it comes to boosting your health and happiness.
Some serious scientists have found that certain smells can make...
How to Make Homemade Almond Hemp Milk & 5 Unique Ways to Use It
Hemp is as tasty as it is versatile, and these crunchy little seeds--or hearts as they’re sometimes called--are a highly regarded plant-based protein. Sprinkle them on your cereal, put them into baked goods, or top a salad with them for an extra little crunch.
If you can spare 10 minutes, you...
During this pandemic, my emotions have fluctuated dramatically.
I am confident this is true for most of you.
From fear to enjoying my family time to wondering, "Is it over yet?" which I now believe is our adult version of "are we there yet?"
No, we aren't, and asking isn't going to help...
Lockdown Life: 5 Ways You Can Tap Into the Silver Lining of Social Isolation
Here’s the thing - these are challenging times, but they don’t have to be terrible times. Yes, people will get sick, businesses will struggle, and life is going to look very different for a while. Still, we’re already seeing many, many people suddenly connecting with each other, supporting one another,...
Current mood: concerned, anxious, stressed. Distilled into a shot of lemon ginger turmeric (that you sip on by yourself at home). Quarantini?
You may be feeling a strong undercurrent of anxiety, permeating your inbox and public interactions. The sound of a cough, bare grocery store aisles, your favourite coffee shop or yoga studio...
A Mindfulness Meditation for a Staycation (Whether Chosen or Enforced)
Have nowhere to go, nothing to do? Or are you just dreaming of being in a place where the WiFi connection is weak and the soundscape of the ocean waves is strong?
Even when a vacation doesn’t fit into your life, this doesn’t mean that you can’t make the space for...
