Are you a chai latte lover like me? A few years back I used to buy chai syrup at our local grocer and make it at home, but in recent years I noticed you can no longer purchase it locally. Fast forward to this summer... I've been craving chais and iced chai lattes so I… Continue reading DIY 4 Ingredient Chai Latte
Category: Wellness
10 reasons to try Myofascial Cupping
What is myofascial cupping?Myofascial cupping (also just called cupping) is a process by which a therapist puts varying sizes of cups on parts of the body using suction which creates a lifting of the tissues resulting in a "bump" of skin within the cup. The cups can be placed on specific acupoints, trigger points, areas… Continue reading 10 reasons to try Myofascial Cupping
Enhance your efficiency and mental wellness by single-tasking
Do you think about what to wear when you are in the shower? Yes / No Do you talk on the phone while folding laundry? Yes / No Do you read the news online while your eating lunch? Yes / No Chances are you do some of these - if not other multi-tasking activities numerous… Continue reading Enhance your efficiency and mental wellness by single-tasking
Free Weekly Fitness Classes at the Farmers’ Market – if you’re in or near Edmonton!
Hey folks! I did a short piece on an ongoing event at Edmonton's Callingwood Farmers' Market - if you're in or near the area, check it out as this is one huge, amazing market and did I mention free, family friendly fitness classes?? You can check it out by clicking on this link -> http://www.callingwoodmarketplace.com/free-fitness-programs-promote-health-and-community-connection… Continue reading Free Weekly Fitness Classes at the Farmers’ Market – if you’re in or near Edmonton!
The Ultimate Guide to a No Equipment Workout – Part 4 of 4
By now, you have the basic knowledge and ingredients for a virtually equipment free workout. Now here are a few tips to keep you going strong. *Note from the author: Yikes...if you were following this and eagerly awaiting this fourth installment, my most sincere apologies as life got right in my face for a few… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to a No Equipment Workout – Part 4 of 4
Soy: a disease-preventing superfood or a dangerous health threat disguised as a diet-friendly protein? What you need to know.
There is much confusion in the world of nutrition. Some swear by certain food benefits while others stay away from the very same food. One such food that has been the source of much controversy is soy & soy based products. What is soy? As stated on Wikipedia: "Glycine max, commonly known as soybean in… Continue reading Soy: a disease-preventing superfood or a dangerous health threat disguised as a diet-friendly protein? What you need to know.
The Ultimate Guide to a No Equipment Workout – Part 3 of 4
Okay...so you might need some equipment...like a wall, or some chairs, maybe a bar at the park, a pull-up bar...but it's fairly minimal, I promise! In order to build strength (possibly size as well – this relies heavily on diet) we need to progressively overload muscle with more resistance. Most people just continue to increase… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to a No Equipment Workout – Part 3 of 4
