If you’re reading this and you’re a DivaCup user, good on ya! If you’re here checking out what the DivaCup is all about, that’s cool too! The concept of menstrual cups isn’t anything new, but also isn’t talked about as much as the more commonly…
Have you ever sat down in your car and driven to your destination without remembering the trip? Perhaps you keep a pack of cookies at your desk and absentmindedly reach for them while working through your inbox—and before you know it, you’ve eaten half the…
Danica Trapara, Holistic Nutritionist & Founder of Nakd HealthDanica is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert and health coach on a mission to help women around the world find their optimal well-being. She is the founder of Nakd Health, where she coaches clients to prioritize wellness…
PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is a collection of symptoms that occur about 3-7 days before a woman’s menstrual cycle. Symptoms can be: Physical – for example: bloating, cramps, weight gain Mental/emotional – for example: mood swings, irritability, cravings, fatigue Dr. Laura Belus, Naturopathic DoctorDr. Laura…
Stuffy nose & itchy watery eyes ruining your day? Do you feel like you can’t enjoy the outdoors without taking some allergy medication – and sometimes even that doesn’t do the trick? You’re not alone. Seasonal allergies are common, affecting up to 30% of Canadians…
Written by Dr. Olivia Rose, ND Menopause is defined as the absence of a menstrual period for 12 months. 51 years of age is the average age of onset in North America. Once in menopause, the function of the ovaries–the female gonads–drastically decline. This leads to…
State of mind is the one thing that can colour every other aspect of our lives – it directly impacts our health and well-being, as well as that of those around us. How can an essential oil influence our state of mind? The answer is…
What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils and their healing properties as part of your self care rituals. Maybe that means using sweet orange to boost your mood, peppermint to refresh, or lavender to calm. When we’re talking about aromatherapy, we’re…
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a normal physiologic response to an upcoming or unknown event. The feelings of anxiety are typically sweating, ‘butterflies in the stomach,’ general feelings of tension, worry or nervousness. First dates, an upcoming exam, or job interview are all examples of…
Mandy King, Holistic Nutritionist & Founder of HEALMandy King is a holistic nutritionist and the founder of HEAL, a wellness company that provides corporate wellness, 1:1 nutrition coaching and weekly meal planning. Mandy leads corporate workshops for Canada’s top companies, including Google, Facebook & PwC, and…
We’ve teamed up with Well.ca to bring you a 3-part blog and video series that’s not only going to get you looking your best but feeling your (absolute) best as well. We want to give you a game plan to make sure that your health…
