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.
Camping season has been in FULL FORCE for my family and I so I've been stocking up on a few essentials. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen a few camping items that I looove to have on hand. Some of these items are my after-sun spray and rollers, zinc/sunscreen, …
Also known as Ascorbic Acid or Ascorbate, this vitamin is essential for pretty much every major function in our body! WHY WE NEED IT Vitamin C is NOT made by the body but is essential for many body functions including the production of Collagen, iron absorption (hellooo ladies!), the immune system (hence it being great …
Well I don't know about you, but here on Vancouver Island we've been getting hit with A LOT of heat waves recently- which my plants and I are TOTALLY loving! My skin however, not so much.. EVEN THOUGH I know we all already know what to do, too much fun in the sun can still …
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OH BOY, okay, a quick crash course through the endless B Vitamins. 🤯 *SIDE NOTE* if you stick with me long enough, I will be doing #FoodFacts for each individual B Vitamin - this post is just a quick overview to get a good idea of why B vitamins are important and what to look for …
It's here! ✨ As some of you may know, I got the opportunity to be featured as a guest speaker on my friend, Stephanie Long, podcast (again)! On this podcast I'm talking about what it's like to be a multi-passionate, multi-preneur and how to stay focused, aligned and organized! I’ll also be listing a few of …
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💊 This vitamin, also known as beta-carotene or retinol, plays a super essential role in our vision, teeth and skin health. It acts as an antioxidant which can promote healthy immunity and reproduction. 🤓 #FunFact the reason it was given the letter 🅰️ is because it was the first official vitamin to be named (#neat - although …
FUN FACT 🌱 Did you know that juicing cucumber + celery together creates a complete protein?! 🥒 Yupp! These two veggies, when combined, have complimentary amino acid profiles to make a complete protein (whaaaa?!) #knowledgebomb 🤯 With the hotter days we’ve been having, my body has naturally been craving more fresh fruits, vegetables and liquids as opposed …
Looking for a fun and new milk alternative? Try hemp milk! Easy to make with just 2 ingredients and a blender; plus, see my fun ways of flavouring below! But first, let's talk about a few HEALTH BENEFITS with Hemp Seeds: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) - nuts and seeds are generally LOADED with omega oils …
Apple Season! Or 'Fall' as some call it.. If you're like most apple tree owners, you most likely have an abundance of apples falling off your tree right now faster than you can blink. Luckily, there's endless possibilities with apples! Preserve them, bake them, eat them whole, eat them raw, juice them.. the list is …
It's here! ✨ As some of you may know, I got the opportunity to be featured as a guest speaker on my friend, Stephanie Long, podcast! On this podcast I’ll be talking about the 5 ways you can overcome self-doubt and face your fears. 👊🏼 I’ll also be listing a few of my favourite resources that …
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SWELL - SOPHROSYNE WELLNESS 