Holistic Nutrition for Clear Skin – Part 1: Initial Thoughts About Acne

May 17, 2018.Reading time 12 minutes.

Okay! Acne! Let’s talk. This post is part of a bigger series, one that I’ve wanted to write for quite some time. And that’s because…well, with acne, there’s a lot to say and a lot to learn and it’s important information to put out into the world so I wanted to do it carefully and with some […]

Coconut Protein Bars with Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt (gf, paleo)

April 24, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

I enjoy but rarely make ‘macaroon-type’ things – you know, stuff with shredded coconut. I don’t know why, but my first instinct would probably be to make my collagen cookie dough protein bites for the eighty-billionth time (they’re just so tasty!). Having made these delicious coconut protein bars, though, I may just have to permanently expand […]

The Psoas: Connecting Tight Hip Flexors, Sitting All Day, and Menstrual Cramps

April 15, 2018.Reading time 18 minutes.

I first had an ah-ha moment a few months ago, when it occurred to me that sitting all day in my chair at work (and the resulting tight hip flexors that come from it) might be having an impact on my menstrual cramps, and more generally, on the health of my reproductive organs and pelvic […]

What Diet is Best for Health? Dealing with Confusion & Perfectionism Around Nutrition

March 27, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Red Beetroot with green leaves - 6 ways to love your liver

So I know this article isn’t all “10 steps to becoming 10 years younger by yesterday” (for anyone who came here to find out how to do that, I’m sorry but it isn’t possible) but I think the content is valuable and so I encourage you to read on. I think you’ll find it valuable […]

Try a Raw Honey Mask to Reduce Acne and Boost Skin’s Healthy Glow

March 17, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

As someone who understands the struggle of acne (oh yes I do), I’m always looking for things that actually work for my skin and that truly make it not just look better, but feel better. Raw honey is one of those things. Finding products and remedies for acne-prone skin can be a lot like playing the lottery – […]

Acne? Hormone Imbalances? Blood Sugar Problems? TRY 6 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR LIVER

February 28, 2018.Reading time 16 minutes.

Fresh organic broccoli - 6 Ways to Love Your Liver

Your liver is a very busy and very crucial organ. I think it is one of the superstars of the body and yet, I wonder, how many of us could name even two functions of the liver? And if two seems like a lot, consider that your liver has more than 400 metabolic functions. That’s […]

Libido-Boosting Dark Chocolate Maca Truffles – paleo, vegan, gf

February 11, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

dark chocolate maca truffles - paleo, libido-boosting, gluten free, vegan

Valentine’s Day makes a person think about sexual health. It’s a holiday about love and romance (and cards and candies), but it can also serve as an opportunity to check in with ourselves about our sexual health. And when I say sexual health, I mean all of the factors and concerns that contribute to the […]

PMS, Fibroids, Weight Gain, Uterine Cysts – Why you need to know about ESTROGEN DOMINANCE & 6 Changes that can Help Restore Hormonal Balance

February 3, 2018.Reading time 12 minutes.

Symbol of scales is made of stones on the boulder

If you’re struggling with PMS, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, fibrocystic breasts, or weight management issues, and if you have done any googling to find answers or gone to visit your naturopath, chances are you’ve come across the term ‘estrogen dominance.’ In the natural health world, estrogen dominance is thought to be the condition underlying most […]

Rich and Creamy Collagen Hot Chocolate with Raw Cacao – Gut Healing, Comforting, Paleo

January 22, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Rich and Creamy Collagen Hot Chocolate with Raw Cocoa - Gut Healing, Comforting, Paleo

In my opinion, January isn’t the month for perfection. It’s the month for comfort and coziness. I mean, there are definitely good things about January: the days are getting longer, you feel inspired to set goals, and the year is fresh with possibility. At certain times, you want to dance with delight because the year […]

4 Inspired Reads for a Healthy and Vibrant January

January 11, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

I'd rather be reading mug with stack of good books, London, Ontario, Holistic Nutrition

How is your beautiful 2018 going so far? Have any ambitious and inspiring (or comforting and grounding) goals come to you yet? Or do you mostly still feel like cocooning and just hoping to make it through? Sometimes I think the emphasis in January is so much on fresh starts and upbeat energy that we […]