Long weekends are supposed to be fun, right? Long weekends are supposed to be relaxing, right? Long weekends are supposed to let you recharge, right? Then how come I get so stressed leading up to it and have such a hard time relaxing once I’m there? I have a feeling that I’m not alone in this feeling. We spend so … Read More
Playoff Hockey Snacks
I am definitely one of those traditional Edmonton hockey nerds. It’s an understatement to say I’m pumped we are back in this year. In 2006, my playoff routine involved pub food, beer and then a trip to whyte. Being 11 years older, a bit more responsible and having 2 kids, my playoff routine now involves jersey’s at home, the family … Read More
Why We Infuse Our Balance Serum With Burdock
Burdock Root was something that enticed me the first time I ever saw the name. Without knowing anything about the plant, I just knew somehow it was amazing. Looking into it and researching here’s what I found. Burdock is extremely high in Vitamin E which is essential for skin and scalp regeneration. The high vitamin B content in burdock is … Read More
Therapeutic Grade?
Here I am 3 lessons and about 75 hours into my Aromatherapy course, and I cannot believe how much I have already discovered. I am also so happy to have a good solid base of essential oil knowledge from Jay and I’s research and hands on experience over the years. However its still shocking how much more there is to … Read More
Why I Brew
Brewing Komucha is becoming more popular these days. Talks of mothers, scoby hotels and kombucha mushrooms aren’t super weird on Facebook anymore. In fact, in addition to all the home brewing going on, more and more kombucha micro breweries are cropping up. Even health food stores are selling kombucha on tap! So why kombucha? This drink is a tasty and … Read More
Love Your Bugs
Microbiome…. have you heard the word? Five years ago I hadn’t but there was already a world of scientists exploring it and today there is even an entire medical journal dedicated to publishing research on it. So what’s a microbiome? It’s a grouping of bacteria that create their own ecosystem and have relationship with the human they live on. Of … Read More
Ingredient Profile- Broccoli Seed Oil
We know how good it is for us to eat our veggies but what about wearing our veggies? Broccoli and broccoli sprouts have been highly regarded in the health community since the 70s. Many swear that consuming broccoli sprouts has lead to amazing improvements in health including warding off cancer. Broccoli’s nutrient profile is vast, containing B vitamins, iron, magnesium, … Read More
Holiday Prep For Your Body And Mind
When we think holiday prep, most of us think about food and presents. But what about the body and mind. Even though November may seem early for some of us to think about Christmas, it’s the perfect time to start your prep. Not the present part, but the prep on the body and mind to help with the holidays. Christmas … Read More
How To Beat Smelly Feet
We all have stinky feet sometimes but prefer it when we kick off our shoes and don’t scare our lover away. Being a dancer, sometimes my feet are awful. I’ve tired body spray, deodorant, baking soda, smelly body lotion, charcoal packs and more. So what works, what doesn’t and what are some of the best natural ways to cut down … Read More
Juicing For Your Beauty
Juice fasting is gaining popularity these days in the health field, especially after the “Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead” documentary made it onto Netflix. I’ve only done one 5 day modified fruit cleanse and I have never done any sort of fasting until this past weekend. Being a health coach, a yoga instructor and a fitness trainer, I thought it … Read More
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