Health and Wellness Blog

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....

Balancing the deep desire for a traditional holiday gathering while combating the feelings of loneliness and isolation because of the Covid 19 pandemic can feel overwhelming. Since the holiday season is short and goes quickly, it creates a sense of urgency and...

As we reach month 9 of the covid-19 pandemic and the days have become shorter, many of us are struggling to maintain a balance both with our home life as well as our physical and mental well-being. Many of us are now working from home, with an office perched on a...

Combating compromised health and well-being due to this COVID-19 working environment will need to be the focus of many employers this fall if they wish to keep working their way effectively through this uncertain climate. Pre-pandemic, many Canadian workers sought a...

Old Ways I have just completed my 12 Weeks journey and wanted to share my experience so others can truly understand the power of this program. Like many of you during COVID I was binge eating foods that I knew weren't good for me, my exercise was basically moving from...

Just eat less and move more. Has that worked for you? NO! We've been told this for decades, yet people around the world are getting bigger. It's applying physics to physiology. It works for a precious few. Our bodies are an amazing, complex array of systems that don't...

Most everyone has experienced depressive type symptoms in their life span and may or may not have actually been diagnosed with depression. Depression affects millions of people around the globe, whether mild or severe. Characteristics of depression include; Fatigue...

  My favourite thing to make with Sweet Potato is pancakes. I make a double batch and freeze the other pancakes. You can put them in the toaster, microwave or a pan to quickly just heat them up. Peel and boil sweet potatoes until soft and then mash them. Then add...

​ Mood and anxiety disorders are among the most common types of mental disorders in Canada. In fact, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association, in any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness. As a...