How to Make a Natural First Aid Kit
The truth is, a lot of the products on the market that are designed to keep bugs away or heal cuts are not the most health-friendly. In fact, many of these products contain nasty...
Sobriety Through Fitness
I recently had a conversation with someone about their experience with alcohol and addiction. They expressed excitement about just finishing a workout, which is a common theme in recovery. As a personal trainer with 25...
Strength Training: Pump Iron to Boost Mood
The positive effects of exercise on mental health have been well established — exercise promotes both cognitive function (especially as we age) and psychological health. In keeping with our models of understanding, though, much of...
The Difference Between Sadness and Depression
Depression can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. It is mainly characterized by feelings of prolonged sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyable activities. Unfortunately, many people still...
The Power of Music Therapy
Music is such an essential part of our lives, intertwined in so many of our daily activities.Anyone who has blasted a favourite rock classic at a party, pressed play on an energizing pop anthem...
Sober-Curious AF (Alcohol-Free)
Alcohol seems to have found a place in almost all adult leisure activities, from Sunday brunch, to celebratory dinners, to 5 p.m. on any given weekday. But a new culture has emerged that eschews...
Vitamin D Studies Show Promise in Helping Prevent Dementia
Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom explored the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and dementia in more than 12,000 participants and found...
Run Early or Run Later
I like to think that I am a morning person in spirit, as I often wake up early. However, to say I am a morning person in practice would be an outright lie. A...
Yoga Nidra for What Ails You
If you have stepped into a yoga studio lately, you have likely experienced or at least heard of yoga nidra. Many studio aficionados will be familiar with the short relaxation pose known as Savasana...
The Health Benefits of Cold Exposure
In the past few years, cold exposure has grown in popularity, with serious athletes turning to the practice for its long list of health benefits. In less than 30 seconds, you can experience significant...