Did you know that renowned sports personalities such as James Wilks, Lewis Hamilton, Meagan Duhamel and Fiona Oakes are all vegan? We often associate sporting performance with a diet rich in animal meat proteins but there are so many high-profile…
Dear Self-Care Goddesses, Let’s do an exercise. Close one eye and put the other hand up like a little telescope round your other eye so that you are only looking through a tiny part. Now look at the area around…
Did you know that perimenopause often coincides with other life changes and stressors such as kids going off to college, caring for elderly parents, divorce and illness? Depression is common among perimenopausal women. Treating symptoms of perimenopause depends on how aggravated…
Have you ever considered herbal remedies for Perimenopause symptoms? In my podcast episode #19, I interview Chris Lamont, a registered herbalist and member of the Ontario herbalist Association. He is a manufacturer of herbal remedies and member of the OHA…
Are smoothies a good way to lose weight? If a smoothie helps you offset other calories you would otherwise consume, it can be an effective weight loss tool. The best way is to prioritize ingredients low in calories and high in…
Hello my lovely Self-Care Seekers! I have this amazing annual family tradition of making super delicious pesto that is shared and relished by everyone in the family. Nothing brings people together like good pesto. Right? I am so excited to…
Welcome my beautiful, strong and sexy Self-Care community to my blog post. In this post I will be sharing with you my mother’s Cucuzza (Sicilian squash) & chickpea stew recipe. I will share with you its nutritious value, benefits, history…
Ok so we know from my recent podcast episodes that there is a connection between the food we eat affects how we fell, which manifests in our moods. So I’m compelled to share with you the top nutrients for Mental…
Our Mighty Gut Microbiome- What Is It & Why it’s Important for Your Mental Health If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, it’s very likely your gut has something to do with it. Ever wonder why we use expressions like,…
What is the connection between Mental Health & Self-Care? In this post I will be talking about my recent podcast interview with Dr. Gina Di Giulio about the connection between Mental Health and Self-Care and 9 simple ways to prioritize…