Spring Cleaning is one of my favourite annual rituals. I know that this is not the case for most people who appreciate the end result; they see the work itself as a chore.The complete opposite would be true for me.The snow is melted, the birds are singing and the days are getting longer. I always see it as possibility. The … Read More
Low Back Pain? Try Myofascial Cupping!
Now that spring is here, there is an urge to purge! Many people use this time to declutter and get rid of items that take up space but provide no use. You might start packing things up in heavy boxes or moving large pieces of furniture around to clean those hidden spots. With all this bending and lifting, your low … Read More
The Importance Of Continued Care
Working in the health and wellness field and offering care and support to others for over 10 years now, I have come to realize something. The importance of the continuation and maintenance of our self care regimens! Think of our bodies like a garden or house plants. We don’t just buy the seeds and plant them. We don’t pot some … Read More
Sometimes FOMO = Self Care
I’m sure many of you know the term FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out! It has been a theme many times in my life, and I’m sure others have experienced this too. FOMO has kept me at the “greatest parties”, hosting the most magnificent events, pushing through to the end of those dreaded sports games, dancing on a sprained ankle, … Read More
SAD and self-care
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a mood disorder that affects many people in Northern countries. Sometimes termed the “winter blues”, it can be influenced by low Vitamin D levels in the body from a lack of sunlight. Our circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle) also plays a part in this mood disorder: during the fall and winter months, the shorter days and … Read More