health-wellness

I’ve got a bit of a confession…I’ve had a cold on and off for 2 weeks. So what’s a nutritionist to do?  I have zero desire to take any over-the-counter medication, or get antibiotics (also, I’m not on the floor dying, it’s just a head cold that won’t go away). Here’s what I’m drinking to help… Read More »

The happy-go-lucky Kewpie doll (pictured above,) now plays a starring role in my nightly stress dreams. He’s cute but when I close my eyes at night, he’s squirming to suckle milk from my left tit with no success. He’s eating canned peaches from the foot of my hospital bed, and I can’t reach to make… Read More »

A bad night’s sleep is enough to ruin the entire next day.  If you’re anything like me, not only are you sluggish and grumpy, but all of a sudden your food cravings are out of control.  And let’s be real, you’re probably going to succumb to them.  How to sleep better isn’t just about falling… Read More »

Good afternoon, fellow yogis! Do you know what’s great? Yoga. Do you know what makes yoga even better? When practising it is free. Do you know what makes a free yoga class EVEN better? When it’s done outside, on a beach, looking out at the mountains. Is your third eye batting its lashes yet? (Sorry,… Read More »

In this crazy heat wave (also known as summertime), keeping hydrated is a top priority. One of the most hydrating vegetables out there are…cucumbers! Here are eight great reasons to grab one today. 1. It’s a quick pick me-up. Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins. Put down your sodas and coffee and eat a… Read More »

Elizabeth Emberly and Dawn Mauricio run the Yoga Mala Foundation, which works to fund yoga projects for groups in need. Emberly is also the founder of Naada Yoga in Montreal, a studio with one of the most well-recognized teacher training programs in Canada. While the cost of practicing yoga can be prohibitive, Emberly and Mauricio believe in the idea of… Read More »