The legendary first cup of tea was had by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong while sitting in his Camellia Garden when a leaf from the Camellia tree accidentally dropped into his hot water to flavour what we now call tea. This is probably far more myth than reality however it started, tea has become part
Through social media, influencers or magazines at the checkout of the grocery stores, I’m sure you’re familiar with many of the diets that are popular at the moment. Be it no-sugar, keto, whole 30, veganism, Dash diet, or the many other diets that are out there, there is often a commonality. Perfectionism. To “complete” the
Welcome to a new series of blogs, Food For Thought, these will be food-focused articles where we look at the food on our plate and how it impacts our health. To kick off this series let’s talk about what should take up about half of our plate, veggies. When it comes to a balanced meal
Spring has sprung and, at least where I am on Vancouver Island, flowers are starting to bloom. With this change in seasons, it is a great time to clear out what no longer serves you. Often this spring cleaning is something focused on clearing out things around our homes, but I challenge you to try
Hi, it’s been a moment. I have had a summer which felt like a rollercoaster with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. I went backpacking with close friends, spent quality time with loved ones, and felt like I was moving in the right direction with my business and personal development. Then, on
If you have been part of the wellness community for five minutes you have probably heard that you should be journaling on a regular basis, but do you know why? I recommend journaling regularly to my clients for three main reasons: 1st- Tracking Your Progress Whether it be tracking emotions, mental state, exercise, food, or
If you spend any time with children you might cringe at how relentless they are when asking questions about the world around them. This child-like curiosity is so important to reconnect with, when learning to be more mindful, reach your goal, and grow in general. Curiosity is a key aspect of mindfulness, especially when just
When January comes and everyone gets the urge to start fresh, set goals, and jump in headfirst into making BIG changes. But here is the thing, most of these well-intentioned goals do not last. Here’s why, and hopefully we can learn from past mistakes and actually make these New Year’s resolutions stick long term. First,
Another year older, another year wiser. Many lessons were learned, some easier than others. These lessons led to reprioritization and focusing of my energy on tasks and habits that were more in line with my long-term goals and values. Here are three areas that have been my focus for growth this last year. Rest and
It’s autumn up here on Vancouver Island and with the changing seasons comes cooler weather, cozy sweaters and rain. This makes me start craving soups that are full of veggies, noodles and tasty flavors. Yet I work a few part time jobs and don’t always have access to a microwave so it got me thinking
One of my favourite flavours especially when the weather starts getting cooler is ginger. From soups to sweets and everything in between, ginger can add a spicy zesty flavour to a variety of dishes. Here are a few things that are good to know about this tasty tuber. Health benefits of ginger: In traditional medicine,
This has been coming up in conversations with friends, family and clients lately. In this fast-paced world, we are often praised for productivity and the hustle to reach our goals. Yet if the Hustle is not balanced with proper rest, burnout comes crashing in to make us rest. There are three areas of importance when
September is here and with that people are heading back to school, work is coming into the end of the third quarter, and the kiddos are back into the swing of all the school’s activities. As life gets away from us and we try to figure out how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, something often
Comfort food is called comfort food for a reason! It’s comforting! Whether it’s the environment or the food itself, comfort food fills our souls with a sense of being safe like a big fuzzy blanket. Food can also hold onto memories that can play into how comforting the food is and which food we consider
There’s a popular quote that I remember hearing in university “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. While this was a great motivator for me to study while in university, it doesn’t quite translate into life outside of school. Yet it got me thinking about preparing to fail, and how this can impact our goal setting.
Physical activity is something that has a wide impact on many areas of overall health including but not limited to mental health, quality sleep, body composition, confidence and self-esteem and everything that ripples out from there. Yet so many of us struggle to make this a regular habit. Read this blog to learn more.
