Sometimes we want to invest in our own self-care or encourage a loved one to, but we don’t know where to start. What would make the best gift for a seasoned self-care lover or self-care newb? Don’t worry, I got you covered. Here are my fave suggestions for self-care themed gifts.
Read MoreDigestion can be tricky. Some people experience seemingly small, short-lived bouts of digestive upset - usually with a clear trigger. Others chronically experience gut issues and can rarely pinpoint the trigger. There truly is a wide range of digestive concerns that exist out there. With my patients, even when there were extremely difficult cases of chronic concerns, I always went back to basics. So today, I’m sharing with you my tried and true digestion tips (especially ones that help bloating) that I’ve learned through personal and professional experience.
Read MoreI am beyond excited to share with you all that I am starting my own business!! An apothecary business! I have been dreaming about this moment for awhile, and I am over the moon that it is here. And to be honest, I can’t believe I am writing this. This post, this moment, this milestone… all of it has been a long time coming.
Read MoreMy quest for good quality, sustainable, natural skincare products is never-ending and I am always learning. However, I want to share a few easy tips that I have picked up along the way for when you shop natural. The best thing to do is break it down and focus on a few things at a time so you aren’t getting overwhelmed by everything. But at the same time, you don’t want to get swayed by marketing. Because oftentimes, the way products are marketed is misleading and it’s disheartening when you find out that something in your product may be causing issues or may not be as natural as you thought it was.
Read MoreI love journaling. It’s one of those things that can really help me sort out my thoughts, reduce my anxiety and put me in a better headspace. It’s not for everyone, so the first thing I’ll say here is try to figure out what works for you. However, if you are feeling really called to journaling but don’t know where to start, then this post is for you. Here are some general tips to get you started.
Read MoreI’ve been feeling a little uninspired lately. I immediately assumed that it was the move that triggered my little rut. I mean… there have been a lot of changes this year. Throw in moving my whole life to another city…of course I would be feeling a little less than inspired. I love expressing myself through words and it is such a release for me. I wanted to talk all about the changes I was experiencing and reflect on everything. But not only was I exhausted, I also just didn’t feel inspired to create anything.
Read MoreI’ve tried a few different DIY skincare masks over the years (and even more during quarantine), and I have a few that I love. But my absolute favourite one is this oatmeal and flax mask. It’s easy to make and most people have these ingredients in their kitchen. For me, I find that it brightens my skin, helps a bit with acne scars and really leaves my skin feeling very cleansed for days after.
Read MoreWe’ve all been there. You wake up expecting the day to go one way, and instead it goes very very wrong. Nothing seems to align the way you had hoped. Plans get changed last minute, throwing you into either the turmoil of anxiety or causing you to play catch-up for the rest of the day. Maybe it just feels like the whole universe is working against you. Or perhaps you wake up feeling sad or angry and can’t seem to shake it off no matter what you do.
Read MoreWe are all looking to have more energy. We want more energy to get through our day and to complete the things we want to. We also want to be able to take part in things that fill us up. Low energy is one of the main concerns I see people coming into the clinic for. Whether it’s their only focus or one of the things on their list, it pops up often.
Read MoreSo, I know nobody asked about my current skincare routine (lol!), but I had to share this because it’s something I really love working on for myself. Exploring new products (especially natural ones with clean ingredients) is exciting for me and I know there are others out there who are also always looking for new clean products to try.
Read MoreI didn’t really want to write about the corona virus. To be honest, I didn’t take it very seriously a couple weeks ago, and then it blew up and now we are all staying home trying to flatten the curve. It is such a change in our realities that it’s hard to even grasp. There’s so much I could say about it, but I don’t think it is necessary. There are enough people commenting and sharing their opinions about what’s going on out there and I don’t want to add to that stress. What matters most right now is you and your self-care.
Read MoreLately I’ve been savouring my time in the kitchen. I don’t love meal planning, or grocery shopping, or prepping to cook…but the cooking part I love. (aka. the easiest part lol.) It’s exciting to create a healthy and tasty meal out of simple ingredients. And it almost feels like a form of art. I feel like when you’re able to sit down after cooking and enjoy a fresh meal that you just prepared for yourself… that is probably one of the best feelings. It is one of the ultimate forms of self-care. Nourishment all the way.
Read MoreWhat I’ve created to help you out is a free wellness tracking sheet! It’s a place where you can track all the things you are doing for yourself so that you hold yourself accountable and you can also see how certain things may be affecting you positively or negatively. This information is invaluable when it comes to preventative medicine and holistic health.
Read MoreI don’t think I was good at listening to my own cues when I was younger. I rarely ever vocalized how I was feeling and never really understood the value of actually caring for myself. The result of this was many blow ups, countless phases of intense anxiety, a lot of crying and essentially a whole lot of confusion.
Read MoreI know how hard it can be to find delicious and healthy meals, so I am going to start doing posts on which recipes I have tried and recommend. I’ve sifted through many Pinterest boards, cookbooks and recipe blogs. So I’m only going to share the ones I love to save you the work of endlessly searching for a good recipe.
Read MoreI never liked lavender. In fact, I used to turn my nose up at the name. It just wasn’t my thing. It’s a herb that has grown on me. It’s grown on me to the point that I now turn my nose up in a different way. I want to smell allll the lavender allll the time. There are so many ways to use lavender, and I believe it is a great starter herb if you are looking to make your own little apothecary or want to dabble in herbs more.
Read MoreUnwind is probably one of my favourite words. I can just feel myself melt when I think about the prospect of unwinding after a long day. Or even after a short day that was busy or stressful. Unwinding to me is a way to release the tension of the day, release any negative or intense emotions, settle in for the night and really allow yourself to move forward to the next part of your day/evening.
Read MoreThe inspiration behind this drink was wanting something that incorporated my love for herbs and my love for tea lattes. I wanted a tea that would be healing and nourishing, while still giving me the feels of drinking a warm holiday drink at home. Enter the Nettle Cardamom Tea Latte. Sure is a mouthful. Literally.
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