Mood Cures for the Winter Blues: Vitamin D and Seasonal Affect Disorder SAD
With the falling back of the clocks, the daylight hours shorten and the chilly temperatures rollin. As the days darken, you might also notice that your mood tinting gloomy. The concept ofbehaviour, psychology, cravings, weight changes, sleep, and energy having seasonal rhythmshas been observed for centuries even documented by the father of medicine, Hippocrates. Formany […]
Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash
Welcome to another Food Friday! Today we’re presenting a beautiful acorn squash recipe that is vegetarian, gluten-free, and oh so delicious. It can act as either a show-stopper side dish or even the main event for dinner. See the recipe here: Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe Photo Credit: Cookie and Kate Soma and Soul Wellness
How To Journal For Moms
Self-love and compassion requires us to take a pause and put ourselves on the list. Being a mom, it can be easy to put everyone first. The challenge with this is, you’re reading and you’re like “if I was able to put me first or had time I would…Randi-Mae.” So how do we do it […]
Is Couples Counselling For Me?
Why should I consider couples counselling? Many people wonder why they would see a couple’s counsellor. The truth is sometimes people are nervous and afraid to sit on the comfy couch and explore how they are feeling. Seeing a counsellor doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you, it is simply an invitation to take […]
Osteopathy and Digestion: Get Gut Healthy
When it comes to osteopathy and digestion, you are what you eat, literally! It should come as no surprise that what you eat and drink has an effect on the how your digestive system works. Your GI system is like a car – rust-proofing, car washes, oil changes and regular maintenance help keep your car […]
Inviting Gratitude To The Thanksgiving Table
Thinking about gratitude, and being grateful, can shift how we experience life and moments with the ones we love and care about. During Thanksgiving this year we would like to invite gratitude as a dinner guest. Gratitude is an art, the art of appreciation and being thankful. And it’s not just saying thanks for the […]
Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes You’ve Never Tried
As we gather to give thanks, the turkey is often the annual show stopper. Not, this thanksgiving! Move over turkey, make room for these two sexy sweet potato sides. Shingled Sweet Potatoes with Harissa Harissa (pronounced hah-ree-suh), a tomato-based spicy chili paste widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, gives these sweet potatoes […]
Fast Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Back to School
Hello Friends! It’s back to school time, and if your household is anything like mine in the morning you barely have time for a healthy breakfast. I want everyone in my family fueling before the day starts so what is a fast healthy breakfast idea for us? Toast! Instead of the ol’ school peanut butter […]
9 Ways To Start Or Get Back Into A Daily Mindfulness Routine
September is here, and getting back into a daily routine after summer or setting new intentions is an important part of good mental health. If you’ve never practiced mindfulness before, this is also a good ‘how to’ to get you started. Having some simple mindfulness practices every day can help. A morning mindfulness routine can […]
A guide to finding the perfect backpack for your child (and yourself)
by Jesseny Rojas When the beginning of a new school year rolls around, finding the right backpack for your child is always on the checklist as parents load up their carts with back to school items. It is safe to say that the backpack is the most utilized item for school, the carrying container filled […]