Fall is in the air! Whether you work (or play) in the wellness community, or outside it, get ready for Pumpkin-Spice everything! But did you know this cozy, cinnamon-y (it’s a word) flavour combo is more than just #fallvibes? This warming autumn beverage actually …
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus This old adage has perhaps never been so well encapsulated as it is in the idea of “Germ Theory vs Terrain Theory”. In 1892, a Russian immunologist named Elie …
It’s tough to imagine going from this – gorging myself on pasta, bread, and piles of fresh buffalo mozzarella in Italy – to repping the #lowcarb, #glutenfree & #dairyfree life. Once upon a time, I was known for having a stomach of steel. I loved South …
Guys, I made a thing! A little over a year ago, I started working on a healthy recipe cookbook. At the time, I didn’t think it would take me more than a few months. Now here we are, and it’s FINALLY done and out there …
In this podcast episode, I had the supreme honour of interviewing with holistic health consultant, Rebecca Leonardes. Rebecca is a certified life coach, ayurvedic consultant, essential oil educator, and an all-round empowering and vibrant soul inspiring others to bring forth their best selves. Together, we …
As much as we would like to believe that there is a perfect diet that will benefit every single person on the planet – health-wise, ecologically, and spiritually – without exception, this just isn’t the case. Literally every “body” is different. We all have a …
Too often, I hear these toxic words from clients: “I hate my body”, or “I can’t stand this or that about myself.” I can think of many times in my own past when I’ve personally spoken the worst of all: “I hate myself.” Because of …
The short answer: no. It can happen, but it should by no means be considered “normal”. Hair loss can be the result of any number of things – from genetics to hormone imbalances, stress, or nutritional deficiencies, whether you are following a plant-based or any …
Is age-related degeneration inevitable in everyone? Why do some of us seem to age faster than others? Are there things we can do to slow down the aging process? And, finally, is there some sort of “magic bullet” against aging (a holistic “fountain of youth”, …
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a perfectly natural and healthy physiological response to trauma. The inflammatory response occurs when tissues (either external – like a sprained ankle – or internal – like damaged intestinal lining) are injured by bacteria, toxins, heat, or any other cause. …