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Using Essential Oils During the 2020 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we as human beings are facing some major challenges such as social isolation, fearing illness, a loss of a job, financial strain and figuring out how to co-exist with our spouse and children 24 hours a day, or perhaps, living alone in complete isolation. Feelings of stress, anxiety, confusion, fear and uncertainty are to be expected. As we learn to navigate through these uncertain times we must remember that it’s essential to take care of our emotional and mental health. Essential oils can be used to support th

Protect Your Skin This Winter

Hello Beautiful People! We are currently entering the season of dry, dehydrated and sometimes sensitive skin! I would like to take some time to feature a few of our skin care items that can help to combat the dry and damaging effects of winter. One of our first picks is the Mangosteen Cleanser form the Eminence line, it has Lactic Acid which is the most gentle of all the AHA’s and is very hydrating. Lactic acid also helps with regular cell turnover by gently sloughing the dead skin cells off the surface allowing for better penetration of

How to Improve Your Sleep

If you’re having a hard time sleeping, sleep is probably all you can think about. You may wonder how you can get more sleep, stop from waking up

If you’re having a hard time sleeping, sleep is probably all you can think about. You may wonder how you can get more sleep, stop from waking up in the middle of the night, fall asleep faster and improve your sleep quality in general. Sleep is vitally important for our bodies; it’s one of the only times our bodies heal. If we don’t sleep, or sleep poorly, we can inhibit or slow down our bodies ability to heal. Find out how different hormones affect our quality of sleep and how you can improve your sleep by adopting a good sleep hyg

Manage Stress: Foundations of Health

Learning how to manage stress can be a very powerful and impactful tool in healing and restoring your overall health.

Learning how to manage stress can be a very powerful and impactful tool in healing and restoring your overall health. Stress affects all aspects of your body, whether it be physical, mental or otherwise, and leaving it unchecked can have unwanted consequences. Learn how stress can negatively affect your health and how you can take steps to limit stress in your life. Effects of Stress When you are stressed, your body goes into the sympathetic mode, making it difficult for your body to digest and absorb nutrients from your meals. Sympathetic

Physical Activity: Foundations of Health

Physical Activity: Foundations of Health Physical activity and movement (in general) is important for your body, mood and energy, among other things. It’s been seen to be more effective than some antidepressants when it comes to depression. Also, it’s an excellent way of managing stress by giving you a stress outlet. Find out how easy it can be to add physical activity to your routine and the benefits you’ll gain from making it a regular part of your life. Adding Physical Activity to Your Life When you are first starting out, it

Sleep: Foundations of Health

Regular sleep habits are a foundational component of everyday well-being and health, but it can be hard to maintain these habits with so many external factors interrupting a good night’s slumber.

Regular sleep habits are a foundational component of everyday well-being and health, but it can be hard to maintain these habits with so many external factors interrupting a good night’s slumber. Recognize how many hours you should be dozing every night and consider the many ways you can improve the quality of your sleep. Recommended Hours of Sleep Sleep is very important to help your body heal and your mind sort out what has happened throughout your day. Different ages require different amounts of sleep but getting 8 hours of shuteye is

Diet: Foundations of Health

Establishing a balanced diet is a common health goal you can work towards. It’s also one of the easiest since you have the ability to make small changes in your everyday meal choices.

Establishing a balanced diet is a common health goal you can work towards. It’s also one of the easiest since you have the ability to make small changes in your everyday meal choices. Discover the key components of a healthy diet and what you can do to build this foundation of health. Fruits and Vegetables When you look at your plate, does it look plain? How many colours do you see? It’s important to have as many colours as possible on your plate to fill in the gaps in nutrition that each portion has. Eat the rainbow of plants that natu

July Stampede Kick Off

Post-Holiday Skin Detox Tips

After the holiday season filled with stress, chocolate eating, turkey munching, drinking, dancing and being merry- many people know that the body requires a detox

After the holiday season filled with stress, chocolate eating, turkey munching, drinking, dancing and being merry- many people know that the body requires a detox to get back on track and feeling well. But did you know that the skin is also greatly affected by season and requires extra care and repair? Skin can become dull, stressed, congested and sensitive due to the climate and choices of the time of year. Here are 5 easy topical skin detox tips to get your skin back to healthy, glowing and beautiful! 1. Increase your exfoliation from 1-2 t

Immune System Boosters and Balancers

Autmun brings bright coloured leaves, pumpkin pie and the beginning of cold and flu season.

Dr. Stephanie Andrews, ND Autmun brings bright coloured leaves, pumpkin pie and the beginning of cold and flu season. It is important to get a jump start and support your immune system to help prevent frequent coughs and colds. The most important way to prevent the spread of coughs and cold is to wash hands frequently with soap and warm water. Certain herbs also help to balance the immune system and are safe to take daily for longer periods of time. These herbs are called adaptogens. Some of my favourite adaptogens are Astragalus, Reishi mu