This month I thought it would be fun and useful to review some herbal terminology concerning medicinal herbal teas. In my opinion, one of the beauties of medicinal herbal teas is that the remedy-making remains in … Read More
Preparing Your Brain for Back to School or Work!
After the rest and relaxation of holidays and summer days, the brain may have some difficulty in motoring back into optimal work/school mode. So this month’s article discusses some tips on how to get it … Read More
Sunshine and Vitamin D
In July, since sunshine is in abundance in our part of the world, let’s talk about the benefits and importance of getting out in the sun, with particular emphasis on Vitamin D synthesis. A lot of negative … Read More
Learn About the Properties of Oils
In this newsletter I will review the properties of certain oils – whether base/carrier oils or infused oils – to help you navigate the range available and make the best choice depending on what you … Read More
Practicing Self-Care – Part 3!
In this final part to the 3-part article on Self-care I focus primarily on physical and lifestyle Self-care. In many of my past articles I’ve touched upon the importance of bio-chronology and Circadian cycles, of supporting … Read More
Practicing Self-Care – Part 2!
In this second part to my 3-part article on Self-care I take a closer look at Resilience and begin to tease out the cornerstones of Self-care. We touched on the concept of Resilience in last month’s … Read More
Practicing Self-Care – Part 1!
I came upon the concept of self-care the hard way. I was then a mid-level associate at one of the largest law firms in the world, trying to close a transaction. The 3-month marathon to … Read More
Don’t be SAD!
In winter it can be common for many of us to experience low mood, especially during the heart of the colder and darker days. But is it just some passing “winter blues” or could you … Read More
Health Tips for the Year-End Celebrations
The year-end festivities are a time to celebrate but celebration doesn’t have to rhyme with overindulgence in food and drink. After all the holidays are primarily an opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and other loved ones. … Read More
Respiratory Infections
It is said that on his deathbed, Louis Pasteur, the famous French microbiologist known amongst other things for his work on vaccines and his ‘germ theory of disease’ stated, “Bernard was correct. The pathogen (germ) … Read More