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.
I had such a phenomenal sleep last night and although I’m usually a pretty good sleeper, lately, it’s been hit and miss! So I thought I’d share what I did different and give a few tips for those that could use a good sleep.. WHAT I DID DIFFERENT Right now I’m not drinking which I …
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 …
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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This vitamin totally fascinated me when I was in school studying to become a Holistic Nutritionist. Why? Because I had no idea how crucial of a role it played in directing calcium safely into our bones! And THIS is a big thing to be aware of when we are starting to age and if we …
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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Vitamin E, also known as 'tocopherols' or 'tocotrienols,' is a fat-soluble vitamin that is made up of - you guessed it! Tocopherols and tocotrienols. Being deficient in Vitamin E is pretty rare, but it is usually associated with issues digesting dietary fat rather than from a diet low in Vitamin E! Let's look a bit …
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 …
Let’s talk alcohol. Believe me, I like a nice glass of Chianti just as much as the next white girl! But how much is too much before damage begins to occur 🤔 With the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to get swept away in the holiday festivities. Enjoy yourself this season but yes, sadly there is such …