Health And Wellness Blog

A meditation practice can be very hard to establish in a time where we are over stimulated, overtired, and overrun with tasks. Some of us leave little time to even sit down for a meal; how can we afford 5 extra minutes to sit still and think of nothing? A meditation practice takes patience, dedication, and commitment.

With the days growing longer, the warmth of the sun and the grass starting to turn green, the thought of checking out a local farmer’s market and enjoying the weather easily comes to mind. Here are a few tips to make the most of your experience at the farmer’s market!   Be an Early Bird If you want to avoid the crowds and get the freshest produce, get to the farmer’s market early.

You’ve seen it advertised everywhere and if you are anything like me, the sheer number of products on the market is sure to make your head spin. Protein powders. A common question we get asked on a regular basis is, “Do I need a protein powder, and if so, what is the best brand for me to buy?

We have all heard of (and have likely experienced) the phenomenon of stress eating.   But why is it that some people can go through a whole day without even thinking about food and then come home starving? Roughly 40% of people will eat more while stressed, 40% will eat less, and about 20% of people don’t change their eating at all.

Changes in seasons are so inspiring, aren’t they? Especially spring-time.   The warmer weather seems to trigger some sort of inner organizational guru (aka Spring Cleaning.

Heavy eating habits can build up in chilly winter months. Time to clean up your eating routine and refresh your meal plan in the true spirit of spring! Home and Office Environment Clean out your cabinets, pantry and fridge of the expired foods, and treat food items that have been to filling you “out” instead of filling you up!

Spring is a great opportunity for a fresh fitness start. It’s time to take things to the great outdoors, where there are endless opportunities to add variety to your workouts. With winter behind you, being outdoors brings the opportunity for better air quality, increased vitamin D production, diminishing symptoms that go along with Seasonal Affective Disorder, and a better mood and better health.

There are a number of misconceptions on what yoga is and what it isn’t, but one of the most common misconceptions might the description of yoga as a physical practice done to increase balance, strength and flexibility. Although these are all benefits of the practice, the true objective of yoga is to cultivate a quiet and calm mind. Unfortunately, in today’s world there has never been such a constant attack on our attention.

The benefits of outdoor activity have been well documented. Exercising and being active outdoors has a positive impact on both physical and psychological well-being (Loureiro & Veloso, 2014; Pretty, et al. , 2005).

Chia seeds A trendy addition to the food market this past year, chia seeds truly live up to their health hype. Chia seeds are a good source of soluble fibre. Soluble fibre is known to absorb water, which promotes fullness and satiety as it expands in the stomach after it has been eaten and moves into the stomach and intestine.