Over the past few years, I’ve watched my mother navigate osteoporosis and the challenges that come with aging. Like many women of her generation, she wasn’t taught about the importance of preserving muscle, maintaining bone [...]
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The Midlife Wake-Up Call Nobody Talks About
When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore There comes a moment for many people in midlife when something feels different. You can’t always explain it. You may still be working, raising a family, caring for [...]
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Aging Well Requires Honesty
There comes a point in life where what you’ve been managing… no longer works. Most people think aging is about what’s happening to the body. Hormones shift. Energy changes. Things feel different. But often, it’s [...]
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The Emotional Root of Pain: What the Body Is Trying to Tell Us
Over the years, in both my nutrition practice and medical intuition work, I’ve come to understand something profound: the body speaks the truth long before the mind is ready to hear it. Pain, chronic symptoms, [...]
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Taking Care of Ourselves: A Gentle Reminder as We Age
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been spending a lot of time visiting my mom in her nursing home. Each visit brings up memories, emotions, and reflections — but it also serves as a powerful [...]
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Finding Beauty, Rest, and Renewal in Ireland
This summer, I had the privilege of traveling to Ireland with my daughter, Avia. Ireland is one of those places that feels like it was painted by nature itself—rolling green hills, rugged coastlines, charming towns, [...]
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Caring for Aging Parents: Holding Space with Compassion
Watching our parents grow older is one of life’s most emotionally complex experiences. Several years ago, I made the decision to move my mother to Toronto so we could spend more time together. While it’s [...]
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You Can’t Pour from an Empty Vessel
In a world that constantly demands more of us—more time, more energy, more care—it’s easy to forget one essential truth: you can’t pour from an empty vessel. Someone said that to me recently, and it [...]
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Cooler Days, Clearer Skin? Uncovering the Truth About Fall and Acne
(Written by Antara Kothare) As the leaves change colour and temperatures drop, you may notice changes in your skin, too. Fall weather can actually affect acne, but whether it’s for better or worse depends on [...]
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Come Home to Your Inner Compass: Can We Allow Challenging Times to Help Us Grow?
(Written by Steffi Black) Many of us are struggling right now. With so much happening, it can be hard to know how to feel. But remember: Love Always Wins Over Hate. What does that truly [...]
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Embracing Transformation—Releasing Issues Stored in Our Tissues
Have you ever noticed how emotional stress can lead to physical discomfort? Maybe you’ve felt tightness in your shoulders during a tough work week or an upset stomach when you’re anxious. Your body holds onto [...]
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Aging Well with Grace, Vitality and Fulfillment
Let’s celebrate aging and the beauty and wisdom that comes with the passage of time. As we age, we inevitably witness loss, illness, and profound shifts in our lives. It’s not just about enduring those [...]
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Aging Gracefully: Embracing Qigong for a Vibrant Life
(Written by Steffi Black) “We believe that living a healthy and happy life is something that should be experienced by everyone, and that the moment you choose to move your energy your transformation of a [...]
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The Energy of the Solar Eclipse
“Every storm runs out of rain” – Maya Angelo Have you been feeling the energy shift since the eclipse? Celestial events like eclipses can serve as potent catalysts for personal reflection and growth by shedding [...]
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Self-Care During Challenging Times
I was recently in Vancouver for a week to care for my brother and to set things up for him. It was challenging trying to navigate the homecare system and the personalities of the people [...]
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Healthy Benefits of Plant-Based Nutrition
Interview for Nomad Nutrition Two years into a global pandemic, personal health and well-being have never been more important. People are starting to focus on nutrition and its long-term impact on their health. One area of nutrition that’s [...]
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12 STEP SURVIVAL GUIDE TO HOLIDAY EATING
Plan ahead. Before the holidays arrive, evaluate how much time you can devote to working out and creating healthy meals. Create a plan for incorporating good nutrition and fitness into your daily routine. Don’t skip [...]
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Immune Boosting Tips
Immune Boosting Tips We all know how important it is to have a strong immune system.It’s easier than you think. Here are a few foods, herbal teas and supplements to helpempower you with the tools needed [...]
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Healthy Boundaries
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection – Buddha This unprecedented time has given us an opportunity to pause, reflect and focus on the things that are [...]
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