Are you doing TOO Much?

May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Overtraining

It doesn't matter if you are new to fitness, or have been active your whole life - everybody needs to consider over-training, and make sure to incorporate rest into their routine. I am a prime example of this - I've been physically active since I began walking. My parents kept me pretty busy with registered programs and activities my whole life, so as an adult I have a hard time sitting down and being idle. Over a year ago I was so overzealous with teaching group fitness classes … [Read more...]

Take a look at this picture and tell me what you see…

July 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment

  So let me ask you… When you look at this picture, what do you see? At first glance I perceived the glass to be half empty. I mean, how would YOU feel if you asked someone for a glass of water and they handed it back to you only half full? Confused? Disappointed? Maybe even a little bit put off with the person that handed it to you? I would probably feel all three simultaneously! But then I got to thinking about it a bit more. It seems that far too often we are so focused on … [Read more...]

Nature’s Super-Foods: Part 4 of 4

July 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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  Full of nutritious value and disease fighting properties, these super-foods have many potential benefits when we incorporate them into our diets.  Optimize your health by incorporating them into your daily routine: Quinoa: This ancient grain stands out as one of the few complete vegetarian sources of protein. It’s great for weight loss as it is low-carb, as well as providing your recommended daily dose of iron. Sweet Potatoes: One sweet potato contains the recommended daily … [Read more...]

Nature’s Super-Foods: Part 3 of 4

July 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Full of nutritious value, disease fighting properties, and healthy qualities - superfoods have many potential benefits when we incorporate them into our diets.  Optimize your health by incorporating them into your daily routine: Black Molasses: Jam-packed with antioxidant-rich polyphenols and iron, black molasses may also reduce body fat and levels of leptin (the hunger hormone). Try adding a tablespoon of this thick, tasty syrup drizzled on your morning oatmeal or mixed into your coffee, … [Read more...]

Avoid Summer Injuries with Preventative Maintenance

June 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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With its warm temperatures and thriving greenery, summertime has a knack for kick-starting us to get motivated and to get moving. For many of us, running outdoors feels only natural. Like an unquenchable thirst, we are left feeling dry and depleted if we do not drink (or in this case, run).  For others, the act becomes a new journey inwards towards resilience and self-discovery. The physical endurance certainly plays an important role, but it is the mental endurance that becomes the most … [Read more...]

Nature’s Super-foods: Part 1 of 4

June 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Full of nutritious value, disease fighting properties, and healthy qualities - superfoods have many potential benefits when we incorporate them into our diets.  Optimize your health by incorporating them into your daily routine: Flax Seeds: One of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, flax is also a fantastic source of calcium and magnesium. Regular consumption of flax improves cognitive function, soothes mental/ emotional imbalances and nourishes the skin, hair and nails to make them … [Read more...]

Bring balance to your life with the Yin/ Yang Theory:

June 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
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    What is Yang Energy: As your "fiery energy", Yang is the action behind every process between your mind and body; it drives and motivates all your emotional , physical, and spiritual decisions. All decisions, from a the abilities of your jumping body to the speed of your functioning nervous system, are considered to be Yang energy. What is Yin Energy: Yin, our "restorative energy", allows our mind-body to slow down, relax, and rest. Yin energy are encompasses the elements … [Read more...]

Healthy Hero with a Bad Rap

May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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    The dawn of summer is one of my very favorite times of year. The weather is warm, the sun is shining and all the plants are alive and thriving. A yearly summer ritual of mine is to scope out a chemical/pesticide-free area, grab a couple bags and my ipod, and head out on a dandelion harvest excursion! Needless to say, most people think I am crazy. At first glance, any random passerby might think that my hippie-love-child ways had possibly gotten the best of me; I must admit … [Read more...]

Chasing the Miracle

May 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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During Infertility Awareness Week across Canada, we are reminded of how many women and their partners are affected by this disease. While such a diagnosis is disheartening at best, there remains a multitude of various options to exhaust before many women might lose hope of conceiving. A very wise, old woman once said to me: “Do not quit before the miracle happens.” Western Medicine remains very successful regarding diagnosis, surgery and symptomatic therapy, but the gentle subtleties … [Read more...]

The Yin/Yang Test Answers Revealed!

May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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  (If you haven't taken our popular Yin/Yang Test yet, just go back through our blogs. It will help you discover your personal Traditional Chinese Medicine constitution and what you can do to help bring balance to your body.) If you are Qi Deficient: - Drink 2-4 cups of green tea daily (If you prefer decaf, it works the same) - Increase your vitamin C intake. The recommended daily dose is 90-100mg/day, but feel free to make significant increase when your immune system is weak. … [Read more...]