Naturopathic medicine is something I have been somewhat skeptical of for many years. I have seen different naturopaths throughout my life for different reasons, sometimes reaping positive results, sometimes not achieving any results. I have been seeing a physiotherapist weekly for roughly one month now for my foot, and one of the techniques said therapist … More Naturopathic Medicine
Anxiety is something I struggle with daily. I try my best to manage it and keep it under control, however, it can be overwhelming at times. Something to keep in mind when suffering from anxiety is designating effective coping mechanisms. Everyone who experiences anxiety does so differently, and as a result, all persons cope with anxiety … More How I Cope With Anxiety
As I promised in my last post discussing Edible Options, a bakery dedicated to individuals who have dietary restriction in St. Catharines, today’s post will offer my own opinion of the desserts I purchased to sample. Maple Chocolate Cupcake: Quite honestly, I was entirely unsure as to how maple and chocolate as a combination would … More Edible Options: My Review
Microblading has become quite popular in the beauty and cosmetic industry in recent years. I have always been curious as to what exactly microblading entails, so I decided to do some research in hopes of learning more about this current trend. Microblading involves the process of tattooing semi-permanent ink into the skin using tiny needles. The … More What Is Microblading?
Several nights ago, I had a dream about something I fear may come true in the future. I am not going to disclose the specifications of this scenario, but the dream was pretty darn scary, and when I woke up, it took several minutes for me to calm myself down and realize this situation did … More Are Your Nightmares Trying to Tell You Something?
I am sure you’re all aware by now of my food intolerances, but in case you’ve forgotten (which I doubt you have), I am intolerant to gluten, dairy, and egg. These intolerances can make eating protein quite tricky since many processed meats contain additives and filler, for example, gluten, therefore when I come across something that is … More Oh Naturel! Black Bean Bites
I am finally coming to the end of having to wear a cast/boot on my foot due to the surgery I had back in December, but my surgeon has informed me that the removal of the support boot I am currently wearing requires orthotics for long-term support. I have heard mixed opinions regarding orthotics, so … More Are Orthotics Worth It?
February 26th to March 4th marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week for the 2018 year. Every year I take it upon myself to post something to social media signifying my own experience with an eating disorder in hopes of potentially helping others who may be suffering in silence. By choosing to be transparent in regard … More Helping Eating Disorder Victims
Periods are an uncomfortable experience on their own, let alone when they’re accompanied by cramping and pain. Women experience menstruation differently, but for those of us who are fortunate enough to deal with period cramps, it is useful to be aware of foods that aid in reducing the discomfort and pain from cramps. An article … More 12 Foods that Reduce Period Pain
Being bloated sucks. One minute you’re comfortable and exuding confidence, and the next you’re in pain and uncomfortable because of something you ingested. You may be asking yourself, “What the hell is bloating, anyways? And what causes it?” Me too, girl, me too. According to an article by Brandi Black on Paleohacks, bloating occurs when … More 10 Foods to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Get Bloated
For the past couple of nights, I have been waking up throughout the night absolutely drenched in sweat. Gross, I know. I have limited knowledge regarding night sweats and what causes them, but my experiences these past few evenings has prompted me to want to know more and research the topic. According to MedecineNet.com, night sweats are essentially … More What Are Night Sweats?
Fitness can be tricky enough without added myths or fabricated ideas. According to an article by health.com, the following are some of the most common fitness myths in existence. Myth #1: Crunches are the most effective exercise in terms of developing abs Fact: While crunches certainly are a great exercise to aid in toning the abdominal … More Fitness Myths
After sampling some of Newton’s No Gluten products, specifically their brownies and their chocolate cupcakes, I wanted to give their baking mixes a try. I picked up their sugar cookie mix from my local Sobey’s store and was pleased to learn that the mix only requires a couple of different ingredients; coconut milk, shortening, lemon … More Newton’s No Gluten Sugar Cookie Mix
As I have previously mentioned here on my blog, shortly before Christmas I underwent surgery to repair damaged ligaments in my foot, and further to have bone fragments removed from within the foot. I figured I could dedicate a post to what ligament reconstruction in the foot entails to not only better educate myself on the … More Reconstructive Surgery of Foot Ligaments
I am beyond thrilled that I have been able to compose two posts as of late discussing some tasty treats I can consume with my food allergies. The first was my post regarding Newton’s No Gluten products, and today’s post regards Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookies. My sister picked up these cookies … More Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookie
January 31st marked the annual #BellLetsTalk day, a movement to advocate for mental health awareness and to communicate the concept of inclusion towards those impacted by mental illness of any type. The hashtag #BellLetsTalk was used throughout the day on January 31st over 133 million times in Canada, breaking all pre-existing records regarding interactions with the … More #BellLetsTalk
Earrings, as visually pleasing as they can be, can, unfortunately, cause a multitude of problems if worn incorrectly. I personally have dealt with infected earlobes more times than I can count, and I thought I would do some research to determine why my earlobes continue to be irritated from my earrings. The first step to … More Why Do My Earrings Irritate My Ears?
I am the type of person who consistently eats something I enjoy until I essentially become sick of it (weird, I know). As of late I have been enjoying my own noodle bowl concotion, therefore I thought I would share my recipe with others in hopes of it appealing to other foodies. You will need: 1 … More Simple and Fresh Noodle Bowl Recipe
A couple of days ago my roommates and I thought it would be fun to recreationally participate in a yoga session via a Youtube tutorial. My one roommate informed me she has been practicing yoga almost daily as of late and that she had thoroughly been enjoying it, so I agreed to join her for a … More Why Yoga?
Staying hydrated is an absolutely crucial component of living a healthy life. However, for a majority of individuals, ingesting enough water in a given day is a difficult task, and it can be challenging to fathom ways to incorporate more H20 into your diet. For me, personally, Mio is an absolute life-saver. If you’re unaware … More How to Drink More Water
I consume an astronomical amount of bananas, and I truly mean that. I will not disclose just how many I eat on a regular day, simply to avoid being judged, but I will admit that it is an abnormal amount. That being said, bananas are packed with numerous health benefits that I would argue not … More Bananas for Bananas
We’ve all been there. You feel sluggish, unmotivated, and bland, and you have no idea why. Chances are you’re in the midst of a funk, and while being in a funk truly is a challenging experience, it certainly is not permanent. Prior to determining how to remove yourself from a funk, it is important to … More How To Get Out Of A Funk
Roughly three years ago, I had food allergy testing done. I was experiencing tremendous discomfort, bloating and pain with a majority of what I was eating, and I learned through testing that I am intolerant to gluten, dairy, and egg. Intolerances are different from allergies in the sense that intolerances have less serious complications than … More How Food Allergies Impact A Relationship
Shopping for a bathing suit can be an incredibly daunting task, especially if you’re unsure of which type of suit best compliments your body type. Nowadays, there are more bathing suit options available than ever before, therefore having a thorough understanding of your body shape can be beneficial when it comes time to purchase a … More The Best Bathing Suits For Different Body Types
As a Christmas gift from my boyfriend’s brother and his wife, I received a care package from LUSH, said package containing a facial scrub, a shower jelly, a bath bomb and a bar of soap. For the purpose of this post, I will be reviewing the shower jelly because it is the only product I … More Product Review: LUSH Cosmetics Shower Jellie 93,000 Miles
The human body is a remarkable thing. It performs various functions within numerous systems, and despite the incredibility of these functions, the body itself can be rather odd, too. Here are some interesting facts regarding the human body, with this information coming from BSN Program. The brain itself does not actually feel any pain; rather, … More Weird Body Facts
Last Tuesday I had surgery on my foot to correct an injury I sustained years ago. The procedure involved removing two pieces of bone fragment that had broken off and had become wedged in my muscle, and further repairing damaged ligaments in my foot. The operation took roughly an hour to complete, and thankfully I … More Life Post-Surgery
When I was grade eleven, I was involved in a pretty nasty car accident. I was with my grandparents on our way to Thanksgiving Dinner, and we were t-boned on a highway by a truck going roughly 80km. I was physically fine, but my grandparents were severely injured. I can still vividly picture the scene … More Why Are We So Scared to Talk About Trauma?
If you find yourself in a fair amount of discomfort after eating, it is arguable that you suffer from acid reflux, commonly referred to as heartburn. According to WebMD, the entrance of your stomach is guarded by a ring of muscle known as the lower esophageal sphincter and said ring typically closes after food passes … More What Is Acid Reflux?
I have been experiencing rather severe heartburn over the past few days, and because I did not have any antacids on-hand, I thought I would research how to achieve relief from acid reflux using common household ingredients. Several articles I came across recommended apple cider vinegar, and since we had some in our pantry, I decided … More Is Apple Cider Vinegar Worth the Hype?
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