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 involved [...]

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 [...]

We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are – Anaïs Nin We all view reality through the filter of the emotional state we are in. If you wake up in a bad mood, worried, feeling [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

During this time, many people are experiencing higher levels of stress and are having a hard time relaxing. Luckily there is a simple and effective breathing exercise that helps to reduce stress [...]

We can empower ourselves by choosing what we put into our bodies. We need to take control by strengthening our immune system, to remain strong and healthy through these times.   Become [...]

(Written by Steffi Black) Honour your emotions. Create a mini-plan that lays out your day and makes you feel centered. Start new routines, including one minute breath work. Start an online [...]

This uncertain time has been one of heartbreak, tremendous pain, health struggles and grief for many of us. Our health is precious and we have to handle it with care. We owe it to ourselves to [...]

Health is an energy dance, the more you have the better you feel – Bryant A. Meyers It seems like everyone I know is going through some type of challenge. They might be fighting a [...]

When you let go of the need to control things in your life, your attachment to the outcome of things, you move into a state of neutrality and are able to accept whatever may happen next. -Feed [...]

Create a sensible plan ahead of time. Before the holidays arrive, evaluate how much time you are realistically able to devote to creating healthy meals and exercising. Then create a plan for [...]

Have you ever found yourself inexplicably and chronically fatigued? Do you seem to do all the right things to be healthy, you eat well and are active, but you can’t seem to make any progress or [...]

(Written by Dawn Lupul) Do you feel like you are bombarded with hundreds of choices every day? From what to wear to what to eat to what to do after work, it seems like there is always one or many [...]

(Written by Steffi Black) I am going to share with you the spiritual practice of Ho’oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian problem solving method. It can help you learn how to accept what is happening in [...]

(Written by, Dawn Lupul) The promises are plenty – whole-body cryotherapy is purported to reduce stress and anxiety, ease insomnia, reduce muscle and joint pain, assist in reducing pain from [...]

I recently went through a period of very heavy stress. What I noticed was how difficult it was to turn off my body’s stress response. My body had registered “CRISIS!” and even just thinking about [...]

I used to think it would be great to go and live in an isolated area somewhere in Asia, meditating and doing yoga all day. By living that lifestyle, I thought I’d be safe and free from all [...]

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – Neale Donald Walsh Oftentimes, I tell my students that feeling balanced fluctuates from day-to-day. It would be nice if we woke [...]

(Written by Lisa Marie Brennan) I can still recall how nervous I was as I sat in a cramped psychic’s room in Salem, Massachusetts, during the steamy summer of 2008. I don’t typically believe in [...]

(Written by Breanna Pegg) The story of how I discovered the way to live a truly happy and joy-filled life began on December 30, 2013. I was driving towards a bridge in my hometown of Saskatoon, [...]

(Written by Natalia Hnatiw) Chances are that most of you are constipated to some degree. Did you know that the average 45-year-old person has about 10lbs of built up fecal matter in their colon? [...]

Become more mindful of your thoughts. If you are thinking negative thoughts, remind yourself of the things you are grateful for. When you are grateful you can’t be miserable! Studies have [...]

(Written by Natalia Hnatiw) Whether you’re a student or a teacher, the transition from summer vacation to a regular schedule and heavier workload may cause you to place less focus on your health [...]

(Written by Natalia Hnatiw) The strive for beauty may seem like a vain one, but in reality, the way you look on the outside says a lot about the state of your health on the inside. Do you have [...]

Your skin is you body’s largest organ and the earlier you start to take care of it, the easier it will be to maintain its youthfulness later on in life. Health is wealth. Make sure your [...]

This month our focus is on heart health. Researchers have found that most heart attacks occur between 8-9 o’clock on a Monday morning. Many illnesses are manifested from emotional discord, [...]

(Written by Natalia Hnatiw) Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. Without the heart pumping blood and life force to your organs, they would not be able to function. Since [...]

1. Create a sensible plan ahead of time. Before the holidays arrive, create a plan for incorporating good nutrition and a fitness plan into your daily routine. Evaluate your holiday time and then [...]

The B complex vitamins are a family of vitamins that are essential to good health, both physical and mental. They play a role in cell metabolism, helping the body convert carbohydrates into [...]

  It’s interesting that we are consistently depleting ourselves of vitamins and minerals. For example, every time you feel stressed you deplete yourself of vitamins B & C and magnesium. [...]

Sometimes we need a little help to get the fire going. Here are a list of herbs that can ignite the flame. Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for [...]

I’m sure it’s not a surprise for you to hear that sex is actually good for you. We know that it feels good and  burns calories but sexual activity is so much more than just moderate exercise and [...]

  I have been seeing clients for many years and the one thing that many of them seem to have in common is a lack of understanding of the impact food has on their health. I have been asked to [...]

(Written by Tara Portelli) Chaga: The Diamond of the Forest When you stumble upon a tall birch tree and you look up to admire the unique colour and texture of its bark, your eyes may drift to the [...]

(Written by Natalia Hnatiw) Chances are, you are constipated. Did you know that the average 45-year-old person has about 10lbs of built up fecal matter in their colon? That’s a lot of poop. This [...]

(Written by Natalia Hnatiw) As this month is about awareness, I thought I’d write about becoming more aware of what we put into our bodies. Since Father’s Day is just around the corner, I decided [...]

Did you know that men go through menopause? It’s called andropause and I know a lot of women reading this are smiling right now, so let me explain. Andropause is caused by low testosterone and [...]

(Written by Nicole Amber) So why is it that we continually remember our past experiences and hold onto them? It’s often more comfortable than to change through letting go of the identity we have [...]

(Written by Natalia Hnatiw) As you have probably figured out, Ara and I love our chocolate. Chocolate has been considered an indulgence, or a “guilty pleasure,” but it doesn’t have to be [...]

The air is getting warmer and the season of hibernation and the winter blues is finally coming to an end. You want to step into spring feeling light and energized. The fact of the matter is, many [...]

When I began writing this newsletter I started thinking about summer approaching and the warmth of the sun. It has been a long and arduous winter with power outages, ice storms, endless snow and [...]

(Written by Steffi Black) As a kindness coach, I have the opportunity to go to elementary schools and teach children about the importance of kindness. We present 45-minute workshops and leave [...]

(Written by Frances Michaelson) Summer is just around the corner! Most of us start thinking about warmer weather, lighter clothing, exercising and healthier eating. These are all positive [...]

(Written by Natalia Hnatiw) Balance— that’s what everything in creation is striving for. When things are balanced and harmonized, everything functions optimally. Maintaining a healthy balanced [...]

  (Written by Irma Romano) Raw Vegan, Middle Aged Woman looking for Mr. Right. As if being middle aged was not hard enough when it comes to the dating game, just add the words Raw Food and [...]

As I was beginning to write this issue, I couldn’t help thinking about how good it feels to accomplish the things we set out to do. I just finished writing a book (it’s now off to the [...]

(Written by Natalia Hnatiw) Long summer days are quickly coming to an end and fall will soon be upon us. It seems fitting that transitioning into a new season should bring on motivation to make [...]

(Written by Aranka Shkolnikova) As autumn approaches, our sentiments, moods and energy can change in subtle ways, or sometimes quite visibly. Some of us become very busy organizing family [...]

When I started to write this September issue, I kept thinking about change and renewal. You can almost feel the change in the air. One morning you wake up and it’s already September, and [...]

Original recipe taken from:http://www.therawtarian.com 1/2 cup almond pulp 1/2 cup cashews 1 cups dates or prunes pitted 5 tablespoons raw cacao powder 4 tablespoons dried coconut 2 tablespoons [...]

At dinner the other night I was asked if I was vegetarian and I said, “actually, I am vegan.” During a conversation the next day, it came up that the way I stated that I am vegan, [...]

(Written by Frances Michaelson) We all have excuses. Let’s face it, it is human nature. We are a very busy species and it is extremely difficult to manage to do all the things we would like [...]

(Written by Steffi Black) Winter blahs, yes, we all have them. Whether it is labeled as seasonal affective disorder or simply the need for sunshine, there is a lack of energy in the air. The [...]

(Written by Frances Michaelson) The other day I received an email from a fitness enthusiast, saying that he did 117 abdominal crunches a night, yet was experiencing no strength gains. My [...]

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss I woke up this morning, put on The Today Show and heard the story of a woman, named, Susan [...]

Ingredients: 1 large onion, 2 cloves of chopped garlic ( or use a garlic press), fresh ginger minced, 1 zucchini, broccoli, 1 large sweet potato, 8 small potatoes, celery. (Veggies of your [...]

Get plenty of rest & get your zzz’s. Your body needs downtime to repair cells and to rest your heart. Drink enough water to hydrate your brain and body. Drink at least 1 litre of pure [...]

Oftentimes, I tell my students, that feeling balanced fluctuates from day-to-day. It would be nice if we woke up one morning to realize that we have arrived at balance. Unfortunately, balance is [...]

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore. In the past, I would jump head-first into the typical good intentions – eat a better diet, hit the gym 3 times a week, stop spending so much money and [...]

Before the holidays, I went for allergy testing to find out what foods I have become intolerant to. To my surprise, the list was really long. My body began to react to my favorite food choices [...]

(Written by Nicole Amber) When we are born we are only conscious of our present journey called life. We don’t remember anything prior to this. We come to reach higher levels of love and [...]

With the holidays fast approaching, feeling stressed shouldn’t be inevitable but it seems to be for many of us. Whether it’s trying to get all your shopping done, finding parking at [...]

(Written by Steffi Black) Let’s face it: We live in a busy and stressful environment, but that does not mean we have to always feel overwhelmed, in fact, there some simple ways to keep calm in [...]

As we look at the barren trees, we can witness the cycles of life and nature and reflect on the cycles of our own lives.  Just as nature appears to have gone inward, we too should focus our [...]

This is a time of harvesting, setting priorities, clarifying our intentions and thinking about new projects and goals. We need to be open to new ideas and experiences and to use our creativity to [...]

My interest in GMOs began a few years ago as I was researching online. I was curious as to why I had developed an allergy to soy, after results from a food allergy test showed a very high [...]

When we approach the idea of forgiveness in the context of yoga and meditation, a good place to start would be Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. These sutras were written in a precise fashion as [...]

It is not always so easy to forgive, especially when we feel we have been wronged or hurt. We can change the way we look at a situation, understand that it’s not always personal and appreciate [...]

Chapter 1 I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost … I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. Chapter 2 I walk [...]

With fall around the corner, this is the time when new beginnings are also around the corner. This is a great time to think about what you would like to accomplish with summer almost behind you. [...]

As a long time yoga practitioner and teacher I realize why it is so important, to learn how to listen within. Practicing on the mat or off the mat, I need to listen to my body’s needs such [...]

In our daily encounters, there may be misunderstandings about what was said or what we think we heard. Often times we jump to conclusions, creating many of our problems. Through our personal [...]

Healthy Recipe 8 peeled organic tomatoes 2 cucumbers 1 Spanish onion 4 stalks of celery 1 large clove of garlic finely minced chopped fresh parsley, coriander ½ tsp sea salt and pepper to taste 1 [...]

This month our focus is on healing. Many illnesses are manifested from emotional discord, unresolved issues, stress unhealthy thoughts and food choices. In some cultures, the traditional healing [...]

(Written by Nicole Amber) Why do we sometimes seek to prove or gain proof of love when Love Is All That Is? How often, if ever, do we demonstrate our love authentically? Placing conditions on [...]

Why Do We Overeat? I’m sitting in the airport in Miami, and noticing that every other person is overweight or over fat.  Obesity has become epidemic, and it’s infiltrating our society at an [...]

Why do we stop doing the things that make us feel better or are leading us to our goals? How many of us start out with the best intentions of following a food plan, treatment regimen or exercise [...]

(Written by Nicole Amber)   When was the last time you reserved a whole hour to experience your Magnificent Being? Do you dedicate time for yourself to express your Joy, your Truth, and your [...]

  1. Take the stairs or go for a walk. Just 10 minutes of physical activity is important for mind, body and soul. It helps to rejuvenate you with energy and clears your mind. Studies show [...]