σωφροσύνη (n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.
New cast iron this season?! Yayy!! So exciting! But first, FOR THE LOVE OF CAST IRON, what is IT? And why is it so popular in the cooking world?! Well, it's good to know that not all cast iron is the same. Like everything, there is high quality product and lower quality products. When purchasing …
The dark shadow of space leans over us. . . . . We are mindful that the darkness of greed, exploitation, and hatred also lengthens its shadow over our small planet Earth. As our ancestors feared death and evil and all the dark powers of winter, we fear that the darkness of war, discrimination, and …
Winter Solstice is a time when the sun (s o l) reaches the tropic of Capricorn, marking the official start of winter, no matter where you are in the world. Here, in the northern hemisphere, it represents the shortest day & longest night of the year. The winter solstice is celebrated in a lot of traditions, …
How’s everyone feeling after yesterday? 🧘🏼♀️ A little sore from yoga? 💃🏼 Or dance? ⚡️ Or a little more thirsty after all that beautiful energy work? Good! That means we got the blood pumpin and those meridians open, activated & stimulated. I've shared these in the SWELL Health Facebook Group before so you may have …
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have a bit of a change & adjustments to the in-person Anxiety Workshops coming up!! But don't worry, I'm not canceling- I'm actually hoping to make it more accessible for everyone!.. With the weather sadly getting a bit worse.. and road conditions getting a bit scarier to drive.. and gas …
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Here are my favourite tips/tricks for buying, eating, shopping and sourcing all of your food as locally as possible; YEAR ROUND!! We are so blessed and abundant here on Vancouver Island but also in BC in general! With everything taking soo long to ship and prices going up in grocery stores, it just makes sense …
This is 10+ years of personal self discovery, trial & error and yah, a little formal education thrown in there as well 😉 My journey with anxiety started at a young age; I remember my first anxiety attack was somewhere around gr 4 or 5. What I didn’t find out until I was in my …
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Build-A-Box lets you customize your own Gift Boxes - for yourself or a loved one! Create your custom gift box by choosing from a variety of... HERBAL TEAS A variety of organic herbal tea blends to help with sleep, anxiety, stress, soothing & nourishing alternatives to coffee, etc. ESSENTIAL OILS A variety of essential oil …
Join Heidi for a weekly mindfulness practice to help get in touch with your body by supporting the nervous system and optimal digestive function during this transition season. For the month of November we will practice and discuss nourishing ways to bring mindfulness and awareness back to the body. Emphasizing on the gut-brain connection and ways …
Acne for me has been a personal struggle (and embarrassment) for as long as I can remember. Even at 28, I still experience the odd the blemish, but it no longer holds the power over me like it once did. Working through my health struggles, I found that acne was a complicated one. I didn't …
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