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We currently are living in fluctuating climate change temperatures. Our body’s internal environment is expected to adapt to managing warm to cold and cold to warm transitions on an ongoing basis. How can you prepare your body to be more resilient? By November, we are in the throes of the fall season anticipating the clocks…
Happy October! I hope you had a great September since the weather was also spectacular in various parts of the world. I had a great time on my travels in Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands. It was a joy to travel with a new group of friends and discover new friends I had not met…
Welcome August! What are your expectations for this month? Sunny, hot, humid and relaxed…. As you move through this month, get everything in that gives you the joyous freedom of summer. Enjoy swimming in a lake, eat the best of the August fruits and vegetables, spend time at the movies and with friends and family…
Taking care of your brain and body (soma) is synonymous with good health. June is Brain Health and Alzheimer’s month. What helps your brain and body is community and social activity. Tidbits is my community post which I have been building for the past nine years when I first began writing blog posts. . I am coming…
Happy July and Summertime! Do you feel a sense of freedom to let go and have fun. in the summertime? There is so much more to do and explore where you live, going to a cottage, swimming in a lake or eating ice cream and popsicles! This month experiment! July is Culinary Arts Month: Experiment…
Welcome September! Summertime is not yet over! You don’t have to begin planning for the fall and winter yet. How can you hold onto that free, open and relaxed state of summer for the next six months until spring comes again? September has its benefits where new possibilities emerge to imagine a new slate. In…
AH, it’s post Thanksgiving! Gladly moving on from eating enormous amounts of turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all the excitement that goes along with it! Give your body a rest and rebalance with a fall cleanse from October 21st to October 27th (virtual event) WHAT IS A CLEANSE?It is a period of time to rest…
Happy to be in the throes of spring with summer activities commencing this month. In June, it’s time to relax and enjoy the outdoors swimming in lakes, biking and exploring new hiking terrains. You can also try something new like Qigong in the Park for the month of June? Farmer’s markets are opening up throughout…
How’s August going for you? We can enjoy the last few weeks of summer – the freedom of being outdoors and basking in the sun. Here are this months Tidbits: Article: ALLERGIES AND MOLD Are your allergies driving you crazy this summer? I’ve written about allergies before – highlighting how inflammation is the main cause of…
Join in for Somatic Movement Thursdays at 10:00 am On Thursdays, we practice Somatic movement to release stress from the body and improve posture, alignment and functionality (from injury, stress or overuse). You can read more about somatic movement here Participants are lying down on the floor (ona mat or carpet) and follow a series of…
Happy May! In this month’s newsletter, enjoy these readings Article: Compassion Benefits Mental Health Mental health affects every single Canadian: There is mental health and mental illness. They are different yet interconnected. A person can have good mental health feel down, have a high level of stress because of life’s circumstances (i.e. world events that…
AH, it’s post Thanksgiving! Gladly moving on from eating enormous amounts of turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all the excitement that goes along with it! Give your body a rest and rebalance with a fall cleanse from October 21st to October 27th (virtual event) WHAT IS A CLEANSE?It is a period of time to rest…
Happy October! I hope you had a great September since the weather was also spectacular in various parts of the world. I had a great time on my travels in Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands. It was a joy to travel with a new group of friends and discover new friends I had not met…
Welcome September! Summertime is not yet over! You don’t have to begin planning for the fall and winter yet. How can you hold onto that free, open and relaxed state of summer for the next six months until spring comes again? September has its benefits where new possibilities emerge to imagine a new slate. In…
How’s August going for you? Here are a few Tidbits of what’s coming up THIS FALL and some allergy relief, if you’re a sufferer! Article: ALLERGIES AND MOLD Are your allergies driving you crazy this summer? I’ve had good days and some really bad days recently. I’ve written about allergies before – highlighting how inflammation is…
Welcome August! What are your expectations for this month? Sunny, hot, humid and relaxed…. As you move through this month, get everything in that gives you the joyous freedom of summer. Enjoy swimming in a lake, eat the best of the August fruits and vegetables, spend time at the movies and with friends and family…
Happy July and Summertime! Do you feel a sense of freedom to let go and have fun. in the summertime? There is so much more to do and explore where you live, going to a cottage, swimming in a lake or eating ice cream and popsicles! This month experiment! Article: SLEEP BETTER WITH TAPE We…
Taking care of your brain and body (soma) is synonymous with good health. June is Brain Health and Alzheimer’s month. What helps your brain and body is community and social activity. Tidbits is my community post which I have been building for the past nine years when I first began writing blog posts. . I am coming…
Happy to be in the throes of spring with summer activities commencing this month. In June, it’s time to relax and enjoy the outdoors swimming in lakes, biking and exploring new hiking terrains. You can also try something new like Qigong in the Park for the month of June? Farmer’s markets are opening up throughout…
Join in for Somatic Movement Thursdays at 10:00 am On Thursdays, we practice Somatic movement to release stress from the body and improve posture, alignment and functionality (from injury, stress or overuse). You can read more about somatic movement here Participants are lying down on the floor (ona mat or carpet) and follow a series of…
Mental Health week begins May 6th to 12th, 2024. Be kind to yourself with compassion! Mental health affects every single Canadian: There is mental health and mental illness. They are different yet interconnected. A person can have good mental health feel down, have a high level of stress because of life’s circumstances (i.e. world events…
April is Stress Awareness Month! In this newsletter: Article: April is stress awareness month and deserves attention. We don’t have to look far to find things to be stressed out about. From wars on other shores to conflicts here right at home, price increases and taxes, there is no shortage of issues that can be…
Save the date Friday April 12th A RETREAT DAY: Cleanse, Meditate, and Create Congratulations! You’ve made it through the winter and now is a perfect time to think about planting new seeds for the rest of the year! Join Nicole Levy and myself for a rejuvenating day to immerse yourself in relaxation and indulge your…
I can’t believe we’ve begun the month of March. I think of March as a time to take a break and to consider trying something different than I typically do. Taking a short trip or enjoying time with friends and family as we start to break out of the slumber of winter. In this Newsletter:…
Welcome, February Newsletter In this issue: Article: FOSTERING WELLNESS During my travels in Asia a few months ago, we visited Malaysia and Singapore both countries near the equator. It’s the same weather everyday – hot and sunny, rain and humidity. The temperature is always the same, the sunrise and sunsets are at the same time…
Today is Blue Monday, considered to be the most depressing day of the year. If you are living in Canada with longer grey days and less sunlight exposure, this climate can tamper with your natural circadian rhythms causing more restless sleep, mood fluctuations, and reduced energy. Blue Monday was first introduced as a marketing gimmick…
Happy New Year! May your 2024 be filled with joy, excellent health and adventure! In this newsletter January is the month for starting over with a positive mindset, making changes, and getting organized. Does it start with great fanfare about your health being a priority for a few weeks, go off for a while and…
First, its holiday time! Join me on Thursday (tomorrow) December 21st at noon for a GINGER TREATS COOKING CLASS. You can sign up on ZOOM and Facebook Live. I’ll be making three types of ginger treats to enjoy over the holidays. I love ginger… I love it in cakes, cookies and chocolate! Looking forward to…
Welcome December! We’re coming to the end of 2023! Have you reached all your goals for the year or are you already filling out your list for 2024? I find myself reflecting on what I did this past year. My memory meshes many things together but I can distinguish some significant highlights that moved me…
Where do you feel health in your body? There’s physical health of feeling strong and able and then there’s the inner health. That place where you feel stillness within yourself. This place is the “neutral zone” the place of health where healing takes place. This has an enormous impact for supporting the aging body for…
Hey, November I’m glad you’re here! November is the month where you’ve gained good momentum for getting through to the end of this year and begin planning for 2024! In this newsletter, World events and natural disasters have been devastating for many of us emotionally and politically. We can only hope a resolution comes sooner…
The leaves are falling, and the temperature is fluctuating preparing us for the colder months ahead. It is a perfect time to prepare your somatic system to regulate itself. There’s no better way to do it than a fall cleanse and tapping into your senses with mindful eating. Join me for a Seven Day Fall…
A belated Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome back! I spent the month of September travelling and discovering how lived experiences revitalized my spirit. Our trip highlights were were anchored in three countries: a remote island resort in Malaysia, the Formula One Race in Singapore and the Art Islands in Japan. We did immersive activities of night time…
I’m sure you don’t think about your bone density levels everyday, yet it is a major factor for both men and women as you age. Bone health is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and physical mobility. Your skeletal structure makes up one-fifth of healthy bone weight. This flexible inner framework supports all other parts, organs,…
I’m sure you don’t think about your bone density levels everyday, yet it is a major factor for both men and women as you age. Bone health is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and physical mobility. Your skeletal structure makes up one-fifth of healthy bone weight. This flexible inner framework supports all other parts, organs,…
I’m sure you don’t think about your bone density levels everyday, yet it is a major factor for both men and women as you age. Bone health is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and physical mobility. Your skeletal structure makes up one-fifth of healthy bone weight. This flexible inner framework supports all other parts, organs,…
HAPPY AUGUST! We’re halfway through summer enjoying the long sunny days, swimming outdoors, reading books, eating great meals with friends and family, feeling relaxed and freer. In this newsletter, I’m sharing some of my favourite summer things: A food dish, a good book, an innovative documentary film and a delicious dairy-free ice cream! Best Salad…
I hope you are having an enjoyable summer! It’s been a beautiful summer appreciating the outdoors, wearing lighter clothing and swimming in lakes. Upcoming Events Next week and for the Month of August: Eating Mindfully Togetheris on Monday July 31st 7pm Topic: Understanding Hunger! Don’t deny your hunger state. It is your body talking to you! Join…
When eating and stress become synonymous, your approach to food is less about refueling and more about relieving anxiety. Fear, worry, boredom or depression, increases increases our thoughts about food as comfort which can become a full-time preoccupation! So, how much of your thoughts are about food? I often hear my clients say “I think…
I recently read Viola Davis’s memoir Finding Me, an extraordinary account of her life growing up in extreme poverty and her ascent to fame becoming an accomplished actress. You may have seen some of her films or TV series, Fences, Doubt, The Help, The Women King, and How To Get Away With Murder. What appealed…