Autumn brings more mild temperatures, along with the most beautiful scenery (although I am biased, since I am getting married in Autumn!)
Along with the positives, of course there are some negatives that come with this time of year. Shorter days often leave people feeling like their energy is zapped. In addition, the dryer air does a number on our hair, skin and nails.
At this stage in my life, I’m battling with a few different skin concerns. I still try to keep the occasional breakout out at bay (especially around that time of the month), while working to prevent early signs of aging. My skin also has the tendency to look dull, so I’m drawn to ways to add brightness. It’s a lot to balance. First world problems…I know.
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A little about me: I run my own business, which includes my nutritional counselling practice, media work, writing, group presentations…and everything in between. I run it by myself as a sole proprietor. Most of the time I love it. However sometimes my work gets crazy and stressful and I feel stuck.
Read More “How I’ve Changed My Lifestyle to Keep My Energy and Mood Up and Stress Down”
‘Tis the season for feeling sick. Every year, adults suffer from an average of two to three colds per year and an estimated 5-20% of North Americans come down with the flu, typically between the months of October and March.
I’m very much of the food-first philosophy. Get your nutrition through food first, and then look to fill in the gaps with supplements after this.
Flax seed is a topic near and dear to me because 1) I turn to flax daily for a plant source of omega-3’s but more importantly 2) I dedicated my major research project to flax seed in grad school.
