Start your morning with a cup of bright green energy. Don't get me wrong, I love coffee. On a good day it gives me lots of energy and a beautiful bitter taste that I crave. It's just that all too often coffee gives me the jitters accompanied by anxiety, nausea and unpleasant gut effects. Oh, ...
Morning rituals, part 1: Circadian rhythms
How to ensure your "get up and go" morning rituals will fill you with energy, mental clarity, and calm. As a woman living with autoimmune diseases and a history of chronic sleep issues, I'll say first-hand that embracing the day with boundless energy is not what typically materializes. Sadly, ...
Surviving lockdown: staying sane and healthy in a pandemic
Here we go... again Shortly after the holidays our province announced, for the second time in this pandemic, the combination of lockdown and curfew. The omicron COVID-19 virus surged and it impacted our already worn-down and strung-out health care system and economy.... and seemed to have the ...
Tired? How to Sleep Better
What to do when you're sleep just isn't enough. One of the most common questions that I get asked is "What can I take to have better sleep?" I'm going to tell you straight up, don't focus on what to take to have better sleep. Focus on what to do, or not do, first. There are multiple ...
Probiotic Side Effects : Are Probiotics Causing You Tummy Troubles?
Probiotics are supposed to be good for health... so why all the unpleasant symptoms? Gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or strange embarrassing sounds emanating from the depths of your bowels?! If probiotics are supposed to fix these, why did they suddenly make things worse?! Not everyone ...
Mindful Eating : What does eating mindfully look like?
No one comes to a nutrition consultation telling me that they don't eat in a mindful way. They don't tell me that they are unfocused as they chew their food (if they even chew it). Instead, what I hear are complaints of indigestion, stress, cravings, or feeling uninspired to eat a healthy meal. ...
