Health and Wellness Blog

  Summer is a wonder, but Fall is just around the corner - signalling change and the need for new routines. Kids are gearing up for back-to-school, and you're gearing up for work mode. The need for meal planning and developing healthy routines can be looming over...

Summer is a special time. Whether you are a kid with a summer break from school, an avid hiker, a beach goer or someone who lives for the summer get-togethers, the summer months are nothing short of wonderful. With longer days and restrictions on social gatherings,...

Struggling with symptoms of menopause? In Japan, there is a practice called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin means "forest," and yoku means "bath." So shinrin-yoku means bathing in theforest environment or experiencing the forest through our senses. While...

This is a great salad to eat on it's own as a light lunch, added to a buffet or served with chicken as dinner. 4 cups Baby Spinach8 Strawberries (sliced)4 ounces Goat Cheese (crumbled)1 Ripe avocado (diced)⅓ cup Walnuts (roasted)Balsamic reduction Combine all salad...

Did you know that you can cultivate happiness? The sound of birds singing on a sunny morning. A soft, early morning breeze is floating through the curtains. The sunrise. A bee is happily moving from flower to flower. A dog is lazily lying in the sun and quietly...

Are you having trouble finding a healthy breakfast for weekday mornings that is also quick and easy? Overnight oatmeal is a quick, healthy recipe that you can prepare the day before and then top with your choice of fruit, nuts and berries. It's a healthy start to your...

Most people know that diet and exercise go hand in hand but did you also know that your diet has a direct effect on how well and how much you sleep? How many times have you woken up in the morning after a restless sleep only to move through your day in a zombie-like...

January marks the beginning of something new, a new day, a new outlook, a new year. There is nothing that says 'fresh start' more than January One. Most New Year's Resolutioners begin their plan for change with good intentions. The desire for change is strong and the...

We all know that this time of year is filled with thoughts of new beginnings and "resolutions" but what if instead of short-term goals, we could take a deeper dive into understanding what we really want and need? Below are some tips to help you get clear....