If you look at magazines, on TV, in movies — really, in most media — a common image is women in (and sometimes men) with flawless, unlined skin. In advertising, the encouragement of women to erase facial lines is frequent. Photoshop and filters create pressure to look young.  As I get older, my goal is […]

Summer equals outdoor exploration and often eating and drinking foods that may dehydrate our bodies. Aside from water, one of my favourite ways to hydrate in summer months is sipping on a watermelon summer tonic. This brightly coloured drink is great for hot weather and for anyone who experiences dehydration and heat in their body. […]

When you hear the word ‘meditation’, what does your mind conjure up? Is it an image of someone sitting completely still in a lotus pose with a serene look on their face? This alone — the idea that you have to be perfectly still, without any thoughts racing through your mind, to achieve meditation — is […]

A standard practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine, cupping provides a twofold of benefits. Not only does a cupping treatment provide relief and healing for the recipient, but it also provides the practitioner with a valuable snapshot of what’s happening inside the body! (A win-win for everyone.)  It’s no wonder then that cupping has also found […]

In the winter our bodies go into restorative mode. In this mode, the body becomes especially receptive to nourishment. You may feel more tired in this season than usual, as your body sends energy towards recovering and healing from the more active previous seasons. As such, it’s a perfect time to give yourself a nourishing […]

Finding a nourishing bone broth recipe isn’t very difficult – there are so many available. But, if you want a more plant-forward or low-cost option, finding a vegetable broth that can hold the depth, colour, and flavour that most bone broths carry can be a bit more challenging.  After plenty of searches that fell a […]

Overlapping both eastern and western medicine, elderberry is one of our favourite natural remedies, and packs a powerful punch. Rich in antioxidants and high in Vitamins A, B, and C (100g of berries contains about 60% of your daily Vitamin C intake), we love elderberries for their cold and flu-fighting abilities.  A Natural Immune Booster […]

Does winter have you feeling a little less motivated, outgoing, or energized than usual? There’s nothing wrong with you; your body’s natural rhythm is simply kicking in, and right on time. In the past, we lived in harmony with nature, our daily life changing according to the season. Now, with globalization and modern technology, we’ve […]