It’s hard to believe that I finished my 730km solo ride of the Waterfront Trail a few weeks ago. When one has the opportunity to spend several hours a day in nature and in the solidarity of their own mind, there is a lot of room for growing, processing, digesting, and evaluating of one’s life […]
Life Lessons On My Bike
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What I Learned from the Ocean
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I just spent the most incredible week of my life in Nicaragua at a surf and yoga retreat. I suspected the trip would be healing but never anticipated that the ocean would teach me so much about myself and life itself. Learning to surf for the first time was an incredibly humbling, challenging, and spiritual experience. The […]
5 Tips to Improve your Nutrition
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Missed my recent seminar on Making Healthy Nutrition Choices? Here are some quick tips to help you get more benefit out of the foods you eat: Choose more whole foods. If it comes in a box, wrapper, or plastic, chances are it is a nutrient poor choice (take for example a bag of chips or cookies, canned […]
Embracing the Fall
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Fall is a fascinating time in nature. Trees embrace a time of great change and let their leaves go. Animals and humans alike tend to be busier and the collective energy of the environment picks up as a whole. Use this time of change to reflect on what is no longer needed in your life […]
Nurturing Your Fire Element
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer corresponds with the Fire element. Do you know what organ is associated with this element? The heart of course! The corresponding emotion? Joy! Here are some ways you can nourish your Fire element: Do more things daily that bring your joy. Surround yourself with relationships that make you smile and feel […]
Play Your Way to Better Health!
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Playtime is something we often overlook as adults -yet the benefits are so great! It provides a break from our crazy schedules, gives us a chance to laugh, be silly, and engage our inner child. It helps us distress, benefits our mood, lowers our blood pressure and strengthens relationships with family and friends. Recently, I took a break from my regimented […]
Find Your Daily Dose of Zen!
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As an ND, I often spend time discussing how important it is to incorporate down time daily into one’s schedule. In our high paced, constantly “plugged in” society, it’s becoming more and more important that we take time daily, if not multiple times a day, to take a breather and slow down. I know, you’re probably thinking […]
Spring: A time of growth and transformation
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Spring is upon us (even if the weather is undecided) and we are amidst a time of new beginnings, growth, and transformation. In Chinese Medicine, the Liver is an important organ to support at this time. This is especially true if you have been feeling frustrated, irritable, or angry. Experiencing these emotions can be signs of “Stagnated Liver Qi”, […]
Do I have a Food Intolerance?
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Food intolerances are quite common. Intolerances are different from the well known anaphylactic shock that many people can experience after exposure to peanuts or penicillin. Food intolerances can be more complicated. They can be more insidious and harder to pin point. Symptoms can be wide-ranging, from anything from digestive issues, skin rashes, arthritis, migraines, to mood symptoms, and beyond. Food […]
My Top 5 Favourite Books
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Those who know me well know I am an avid reader and recommend numerous books in my practice. Here are my top 5 most recommended reads: Nutrition The Delicious Detox by Carol Morely, ND. I love this cookbook because it covers all the basics on healthy cooking in a concise manner. All of the recipes are delicious, […]
Top 5 Liver Friendly Foods
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Have you been indulging a little too much this holiday season? High amounts of alcohol, greasy foods, and/or baked goods can be taxing on the liver. Give your liver a break and nourish it with these top 5 liver-friendly foods: 1. Artichoke Hearts. This green veggie protects liver cells from damage and also helps stimulate […]
What Can Lobsters Teach Us About Stress?!
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I recently attended a conference on stress and during one of the talks, we were shown a video in which a rabbi compared stress and adversity to a lobster and its shell. Lobsters continually grow and shed their shells. When their current shell gets too tight and uncomfortable, they know that it’s time to shed their […]
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