It’s no secret – we are not all created equally!

And by that I mean that everyone is different – both physically (height, size, hair, skin and eye colour, etc) and certainly all of the aspects of our personalities.

And while many of these various traits sometimes “run in...

You may recall that I wrote back in the summer about a course I was taking through Chopra.com to become a Certified Chopra Health (Ayurveda) Teacher.  I’m very pleased to announce that I have now completed the program, and I am ready to share what I have learned with all of you!

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Some good news about strategies to counteract the stress from 21st century living!

Do you want to feel happier? Can you?

New research from the UK shows that you most certainly can with the age-old advice to “eat your vegetables” (and fruit), and “play sports.”

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Another reason to meditate, workout, and sleep!

If your brain feels like it needs a bit more incentive to focus its attention on important tasks, these three healthy lifestyle habits can help.

Do you feel like you’re more distracted or less productive these days? Does it seem as though your...

So much of health is all about habits and actions, but where do these all stem from? What if we don’t have to make as many changes as we think we do? What if there was one powerful thing that makes a difference?

That thing is mindset.

Mindset is sometimes called “the story we tell...

You may hear the word ‘Stress’ and immediately think of the mental and emotional aspects such feeling overwhelmed, overly busy, and/or anxious.  And of course stress is one of the key factors in premature aging.

In reality, the body actually encounters different forms of stress...

If you love your morning coffee or tea, but sometimes feel guilty because you’ve heard some reports that it may not be so healthy, here’s a reason to continue to enjoy it!

First, a brief recap of stroke and dementia. Stroke accounts for 10% of all deaths worldwide and is one of the...

You might call your beloved “sweet thing” or maybe you’ve got a song on replay in your head about the sweet stuff, but let’s put the cute nicknames and catchy old tunes aside…

Because the granulated truth is that sugar is added to many processed foods, and...

Do you enjoy cooking? Or do you do it because you know it’s good for your health?

Maybe you avoid it because it’s such a chore?  Especially chopping all those vegetables!

If you're in a rut and want some inspirational tips on making cooking more fun, I've got you covered. I've...

A big part of your healthy eating practice is planning and preparing your meals ahead of time -- so you’re not tempted by anything else!  So, why not bring back the tradition of good ‘ol home cookin’ and start eating healthier, more nutrient-dense meals… at...

The Brain and Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

If you want to sharpen your mind, improve metabolism, and experience other health benefits (like fat loss!) even without giving up your favourite foods, intermittent fasting (IF) might be for you!

And while it may simply seem like IF is just...

Here’s a question for you.  How often do you stop for a minute (or several) and actually listen to the messages from your body?  Do you ever notice that sometimes those messages are in conflict from the ones coming from your head?  

Who wins??

Well, I hope the answer to...