The 3 Stages of Menopause

Women’s Hormonal Health: What YOU Need To Know about the Stages of Menopause Pre-menopause, peri-menopause and menopause make up years of a woman’s life, and it’s important to understand the way your body changes during these phases to achieve optimal health and well-being as you age. Stage 1 Pre-menopause: The Reproductive Years During the reproductive […]

5 Tips To Boost Winter Weight Loss

Diet and lifestyle tweaks to help you lose weight this season

Cozy sweaters, comfort food and the desire to stay indoors; the cold weather months are great, but don’t necessarily leave you feeling super-motivated for weight loss. If you are trying to lose weight this season, but are having a harder time than usual or feeling more unsatisfied, it could mean you need to make a few seasonal tweaks.

Headaches: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Everything you need to know about headaches Most people are familiar with the debilitating and sometimes crippling pain of a headache. Whether you are a chronic headache sufferer or you experience them only occasionally, the discomfort can affect your quality of life. In fact, headaches are the most common form of pain and are one […]

FAQ on Removing Your Breast Implants

Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions Breast implants are in the news these days. There has been an association made between textured breast implants and BIA-ALCL (anaplastic large cell lymphoma) which has led both Canada and the U.S. to prevent the further sale of textured silicone breast implants. Smooth implants, whether silicone or saline, […]

A Guide to Improving Your Posture

Seven Movements to Help You Stand Taller Constant cellphone use and long hours on computers and personal devices means that these days, many of us are constantly looking down and bending forward. Unfortunately, this also means we are damaging our posture, compressing the vertebrae in our neck and the organs in our abdomen. Bad posture […]

How To Get Your Fat Loss Back on Track

4 Simple Steps to Kick Start Your Weight Loss Plan When it comes to weight loss, it can seem like there is always something getting in the way and throwing you off track: birthdays, holidays, vacation days, not to mention the challenge of your average weekend. Things like a lack of routine, insufficient water and […]

5 Ways to Support Your Spine and Avoid Back Pain

A Healthy Spine is Key to Healthy Aging Your spine is one of the most important parts of your body. It provides support and structure and allows you to move freely and to bend with flexibility. It is designed to protect your spinal cord, which is responsible for connecting your brain with the rest of […]

4 Tips For Better Joint Health

Improve joint pain and learn healthy age-management A joint is the connection between two bones. Joints and their surrounding structures allow you to bend your elbows and knees, wiggle your hips and your back and turn your head. Smooth tissue called cartilage and synovial fluid cushion the joints so bones do not rub together. However, […]

How Your Workout Routine Affects Your Hormones

What you need to know about exercising a safe and beneficial workout You might not realize it, but your workouts could be affecting your hormones. When we think of exercising, we usually think of the benefits, like more energy, better mood and weight loss. Many people don’t know that the length of time and intensity […]

10 Ways To Blast Fat

The ultimate summer checklist to boost weight loss Trying to lose weight but not losing as much or as fast as you like? When it comes to weight loss and dieting, we are made to believe it is just as simple as eating less and exercising more, when, in fact, it can much more complicated […]

The Benefits of Group Workouts

Ideas and insight on the positive effects of working out together, by AnnaBeth Rouse. Positive reinforcement can work wonders on your will to exercise, so it’s natural that many people seek out a crowd when they want to work out. There’s more to group workouts than just a bunch of smiling faces, though. Whether you’re […]

Get Strong, Tone, and Lean With These Resistance Exercises

Any exercise where you move your body against resistance can be considered resistance or strength (weight) training. You can add resistance to your movement with weight machines at a gym, by using equipment such as hand-held weights, resistance bands, medicine (exercise) balls, cables, and even your own body weight. The great thing about resistance training is you can do it just about ANYWHERE.  When you start a resistance training program, you can expect your body […]

Why You Need a Personal Trainer

There’s a reason why celebrities and other highly successful people use coaches and trainers:  IT WORKS.  And that is why so many people are turning to personal trainers to help them move from mediocre to excellence in their pursuit of health, fitness and weight loss. The reality More than 91% of people who start an […]

Healthy Tips To a Plant-Based Approach & The Hormone Diet

Tips and modifications to make a plant-based diet work for you, by Dr. Natasha Turner. Have you ever heard someone describe their diet by saying they “don’t eat anything that has a face.” If not, I am sure you are familiar with “vegan” or “vegetarian” diets. The current trend is to refer to this style […]

You Are What You Eat: You Can’t Out Exercise a Bad Diet

Ever heard someone give himself or herself permission to indulge their sweet tooth just because they just had a great workout?  It’s a common excuse. Many people believe that because they exercise, they’re in the black as far as their calorie input/output.  But in reality, this sort of thinking is a sure road to failure. […]

5 Ways of Getting To The Core of Your Health

How core strength affects your entire body, by Dr. Claudia Machiella. The core of your body is the area around your navel and pelvis. Most people think that the core consists only of the abdominal muscles, however, the core also includes your pelvic muscles, mid and lower back muscles and even your hip muscles. All […]

Beauty Products on Trend for Spring 2019

What’s in store this spring to freshen up your look, by Suzanne McKay. THINK PINK Lightly stained pink lips will be a go-to this spring but, should a punchier pout be more your thing, lay on that lip colour and match the hue on the cheeks to add a lively statement to your complexion. A […]

Three Steps to Stopping Sugar Cravings

Why we crave the sweet stuff and how to avoid it, by Gina Livy. Out of control cravings can quickly sidetrack our best intentions when it comes to weight loss and health goals. Sugar is one of the biggest—and cutting it out is no small feat. Even JLo, who recently did the 10-day no-sugar no-carb […]

How Colour Can Change Our Lives

Our lives are filled with colour and we unintentionally associate certain things, ideas or situations with these colours.  For example, we think of beautiful pastel colours, or bright colours with summer months.  A lovely time of year where the sun is always shining and the trees are lush with bright green leaves and flowers of […]

The Importance of Women Lifting Weights

Many of us enjoy the benefits of weight training for the MANY positive effects it can have on our body and in our lives. However, I see that many women still fear that old, tired myth that it will make them bulky or manly looking, simply because of their lack of understanding. We all have a genetic predisposition to […]

6 Ways to Make Your Cardio Count

Getting FIT is not always about how hard you train, but actually about how smart you train. If you’ve lost motivation, aren’t seeing results, or want to up the sweat factor, I’m sharing six ways to get more out of your cardio sessions. Doing some sort of exercise daily is the best way to keep […]

Keto: Yes or No?

Dr. Natasha Turner’s take on the keto diet trend What is the keto diet? The keto diet that you’ve likely heard about is short for “ketogenic diet.” This eating plan is all about minimizing your carbs and upping your fats to get your body to use fat as a form of energy. That typically translates […]

An Experienced Stem Cell Doctor Answers Your Questions

By: Martin Braun, MD Regenerative medicine involves the use of early cell lines (stem cells) and cell signaling molecules to repair, renew and revitalize tissues and organs. Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the capacity to change into any healthy cell in our body. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about […]

Feng Shui Tips and Techniques

Improve your well-being at home with tips and techniques from this ancient art. Feng Shui is the practice of arranging your environment so that energy or ‘Chi’ flows gently Through your home. Feng Shui helps make your space feel good and can support what you want out of life, whether it is a better career, […]

Exercise or Sleep? What’s More Important?

Quality sleep, regular exercise and eating right help keep our bodies functioning their best. Research shows that regular physical activity is important for quality sleep, and quality sleep is important for physical performance. So, is one more important than the other? Sleep is the foundation for a healthy mind and body. While we sleep, our […]

5 Diet Myths Busted

The average woman spends 17 years trying to lose the same 20 to 40 pounds over and over again—leaving you to wonder: do diets even work and why is weight loss so complicated? To answer these questions, let’s start by busting the weight loss myths that are preventing you from finding a weight loss plan […]

Profound Health Benefits of Sleep

Think about how great you feel after a solid, deep sleep. You wake up feeling rejuvenated and alive, and ready to face the day. That’s not all. Sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes well beyond boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles. Read on to learn why sleep is good for your […]

How To Shut Down Negative Self-Talk

Ever noticed that it’s a lot easier to be loving, compassionate, and forgiving with others than it is with ourselves? Sometimes we all fall to that little voice inside of us. It’s all too easy to listen to that inner dialogue that is often as nasty as a social media troll. It’s that voice that […]

A look at the science behind intermittent fasting

If you pay attention to health and weight loss trends, you’ve likely heard of intermittent fasting or IF. However you may feel about the “hanger” or potential stress of fasting, it’s hard to ignore the documented benefits of this dietary trend. In this article, you’ll discover the solid science that backs up those health claims. […]

Get Great Abs Without Doing Crunches

Core strength and core stability lead to great-looking abs and also protect your spine. The terms are often used interchangeably, but there’s a difference between core strength and core stability. Core strength is when you can hold a position 
or posture while resisting fatigue. Core stability is the ability to maintain your balance when movement […]

Debunking Myths About Women and Sweating

Get the facts about hyperhidrosis Millions of women suffer from extreme, uncomfortable sweating, but few people know that extreme sweating is a serious medical condition known as hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis—extreme sweating on the hands, feet, face, underarms or body—can be devastating. Many women try to hide their sweating problems and suffer in silence, but the impacts […]

Harmful Ingredients to Look for in Your Cosmetics!

I don’t know about you, but I find myself often spending hours reading reviews and watching YouTube videos online for new cosmetic products. Is it worth the price? Will it work well with my skin shade or texture? But, never do I truly find myself putting in the time and effort researching for ingredients that could […]

Advice on Managing Pain and Maintaining a Healthy Sex Life

Intimacy in a relationship is vital for human connection; it’s a natural and important part of living a healthy and happy life. But when chronic pain invades your life, it can strip you of the pleasure that comes with being intimate and lead to other issues. How can you maintain a healthy, sexually active relationship […]

How to Drink 3x More Water

It’s summer, which means beating sun, hot temperatures, fun cocktails, and (hopefully) lots of time spent traveling and enjoying the outdoors. While all of these things are awesome, they’re a perfect recipe for straying from your normal routine and forgetting to stay hydrated. Here are some cool ways to make sure you’re drinking enough water […]

4 Fast Fixes to Boost your Weight Loss

1. DRINK MORE WATER We all know the benefits of drinking more water and staying hydrated in the summer. But did you know increasing your water intake induces the natural detox process that boosts healthy fat loss, and curbs sugar and carb cravings, too? Without enough water, the body will have you craving high-water content […]

How to Trump Your Hormonal Acne Without Medication

As someone who never really struggled with acne in my teens, I especially figured it was long behind me at twenty-one. WRONG! I had my first experience with acne during my third year of university, and little did I know the toll it was about to take on my self-confidence. At first, I thought it […]

Increase Your Flexibility This Summer With Core Stretches

Core Stretches should always be an important part of your total fitness plan. Regular stretching after your workout not only helps to prevent muscle stiffness and soreness, but it also relieves stress and tension, increases flexibility, and improves blood circulation. It’s important to always maintain proper form during your stretches, and stretch to the point of mild discomfort but never pain.    Here are […]

3 tips on how to stop over eating at meals

3 Tips on How to Stop Overeating at Meals

Outsmart your brain with these 3 tips on how to stop overeating at meals How do you stop overeating at meals when life celebrations and holiday feasts are amazing? And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance that may distract us from focusing on the […]

Is Your Metabolism Broken?

I get it. I know how it feels to be working out hard and eating healthy but still not feeling confident with who you see in the mirror. Tired, frustrated and defeated you wonder ‘what you are doing wrong?’ It may not be you, it may be your metabolism! Your metabolism describes biochemical reactions in […]

Avoid the 3PM Crash

How to Avoid the 3PM Crash

Put the 3 pm double latte down. To put a spring in your step and avoid the late afternoon crash, let’s focus on energy boosting foods that also stabilize our blood sugar instead. The ones that do not give us an energy surge and then leave us crashing an hour later … ultimately craving another […]

4 Simple Stretches for Sexy Legs

Increase flexibility and decrease injury by keeping muscles long and lean. Stretching lengthens muscles, increases flexibility, decreases injury and soreness, and aids in joint range of motion. Stretching your legs and glutes will also help decrease lower back pain. Stretching after your warm up, workout, or a warm shower or bath is best so that […]

Eat Less And Exercise more for Weight Loss? Never Again!

According to the latest research, about 96 percent of people tend to gain weight back—plus more— with the typical approach of cutting calories/exercising more. Clearly, this does not work and only leads to future weight gain, to say nothing of metabolic damage as thyroid hormones drop and precious metabolically active muscle is lost. At 46, […]

5 Ways to Tip the Scales in Your Favour This Spring

Springtime makes most of us feel lighter and brighter—and when it comes to weight loss, that feeling is real. As the temperature rises and the days get longer, your body is naturally wired to lighten up, and shed any extra fat it felt the need to store over the winter. Here are a few things […]

How Does the Moon Affect our Health

We may not turn into Werewolves during a full moon, but we certainly feel like the timing and the setting is perfect for the transition from normal to crazy. Strange things seem to occur during a full moon and people definitely show signs of being a bit ‘off’, with no mystery that the word Lunatic […]

10 Tips to Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions

10 Quick Tips About Sticking to your Resolutions

Every year, people around the World share their New Year’s resolutions with family and friends (and sometimes strangers).  Although we know that changes in our life need to be made, we quickly resolve to the fact that New Year’s is the best time to do so.   Then we see a flurry of articles about how […]

This Holiday Season Take Time To Meditate

The holidays are great and all, but there’s no denying that this time of year can also be a very stressful time of year for many people. Whether it is because of financial strain, travel delays, or simply not having enough time to get everything completed by the big day. There is so much going […]

Self Care over holidays

Your Self-Care Survival Guide for the Holidays

It is that time of year again – parties, wine, cookies, appetizers, chocolate and savoury meals with larger than life portions. Late nights, busy schedules and feeling overwhelmed by the lack of time there is to accomplish what needs to be done. So what’s a girl to do to stay in balance and not lose […]

holiday weight gain

7 Steps to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

Statistics show people tend to gain an average of one to two pounds each year during the holidays. While this may not sound like much, these extra pounds add up to a 10-pound holiday weight gain per decade. My years of clinical practice have shown that packing on extra pounds is not inevitable. These same […]

HIIT Workout in 7 Minutes

HIIT Workout in 7 Minutes

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a great workout for people with little time to spare. It can be done just about anywhere and very little equipment is needed. With a HIIT workout, you get and keep your heart rate up throughout your workout, which will increase your metabolism, burn more fat, build more lean muscle, […]

Making Healthy Holiday Choices a Priority This Season

Making Healthy Holiday Choices a Priority This Season

Mindfulness, careful choices and advanced planning add up to a happy, healthy holiday. With the holiday season upon us, the question becomes, “how do you indulge in the fun and festivities and still look and feel your best?” Many of us associate food and drink with fun, happiness and love. When you eat high sugar […]

Holidays more meaningful

10 Ways To Make Your Holiday More Meaningful

Live in the Moment This Holiday Season! What does living in the moment really mean?  Taking it all in and being present can seem like an unreachable goal when you are stressed to the max and it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Sometimes all it takes is not losing sight of […]

Exercising When You’re Feeling Sick

Exercising When You’re Feeling Sick

There are some people who will make any excuse to avoid exercise. This article is not for them, rather, it’s for those who like to keep active and moving, even when they are not at their optimum. If you’re feeling under the weather and you still want to be active, you need to check a […]

Life of Passion and Purpose

How To Live a Life of Passion and Purpose

‘Don’t worry about what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and do that because what the world needs is people who have come alive.’ -Howard Thurman What is Passion? Passion is an intense emotion, a compelling enthusiasm or, a desire for something. We’ve all heard the phrase and have probably been advised […]

First Response Prenatal Multivitamin Gummies

At the end of the summer, we sent our very own, very pregnant, receptionist to a Yoga studio in Toronto to learn more about the New First Response Prenatal Multivitamin Gummies. Contrary to the name, First Response Prenatal Multivitamin Gummies are for women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.   Not only […]

weight loss

Why The Weight Scale Is A Burden On Our Weight Loss Goals

Many of us become obsessed with weighing ourselves and what the scale tells us when it comes to weight loss. I too have been caught up in the scale obsession, especially throughout my competitive skating years.  I vowed after those years that I would never weigh myself again and that my tightest pair of jeans […]

Why Women Should Lift Heavy Weights

Most women today still believe the myth that they will look like ‘a muscle chick’ if they lift weights heavier then 10lbs. I’m here to tell you that if your goal is fat loss, then you need to ditch the high rep, light-weight workouts. If your goal is to be a lean, mean—fitness machine, you […]

Top Ten Tips To Slow Down

Hey you – slow down! It’s never been easier to connect with someone on the other side of the world, yet it’s so easy to feel disconnected from the people closest to us. We have more tools than ever to simplify tasks and accomplish more things quickly, yet our to-do lists have never been longer. […]

Healthy Lifestyle

Five Ways To Make Your Healthy Lifestyle Stick

Following a healthy lifestyle is important. One thing however is that we live in an instant gratification society. It is unfortunate that this has transcended into the wellness industry, now more so than ever.  The idea that if we spend a short time adopting healthy habits (sometimes super radical ones) we assume that we will […]

Lose Weight

Six Ways To Lose Weight This Week

Are you looking to lose some weight?Are you feeling bloated and sluggish after the summer? Do you want to blast five pounds or lose those pesky five that you gained over the summer? I have the solution to losing those five pounds this week. I know that you are busy with your career, family, chauffeuring, […]

You Are What You Eat: Food To Get Your Skin Glowing

If you are what you eat, then eating the right foods could mean a clear, glowing complexion and skin that looks and feels amazing. Is your way of eating helping or hurting your complexion? Your diet keeps your body slim and healthy, but its impact doesn’t stop there. The food you eat — from wrinkle-fighting […]

Watermelon, Cucumber, Basil, Feta Salad

Healthy Summer Treat: Watermelon, Cucumber, Basil, Feta Salad

Want to step out side the salad bowl and really wow your guests? Then you should try your hand at this refreshing watermelon salad that will leave your guests impressed and satisfied! Watermelon, Cucumber, Basil, Feta Salad I prep this differently each time in terms of quantities and measurements depending on how many people I […]

Exercise Routine

The Benefits Of Cardio Workouts

Having a daily exercise routine is very important. There are a number of physiological benefits with exercise. Some examples are improvements in muscular function and strength and improvement in the body’s ability to take in and use oxygen. As one’s ability to transport and use oxygen improves, regular daily activities can be performed with less […]

The Benefits Of Walking: A Healthier You Is Only A Few Steps Away

The benefits of walking are endless. Somewhere, in the design of suburban neighbourhoods, walking has been engineered out of our modern lives. Evening strolls, or a walk to the corner store, have been replaced with hours behind computer screens and taking the car to the big box store.  We no longer have to go out […]

Benefits Of Running

Running Has Many Positive Benefits On The Body

Running is good for you in so many ways. When I think about running I get excited at the idea of my limbs moving, my heart rate climbing and beads of sweat forming on my forehead. Then I imagine that feeling I get after my run is over, where my body feels light and airy […]

Diet Mistakes

Three Biggest Mistakes Women Make When It Comes To Weight Loss

Many of us have weight loss goals. For over 20 years I have worked closely with thousands of women to help them achieve their highest health potential. I noticed three common mistakes that they shared that were keeping them from improving their relationship with food and their body. Weight Loss: Mistakes and Solutions Mistake #1: Weighing Yourself […]

Exercising

Here Is What You Need To Know Before Exercising

Exercising on a daily basis is so important. Over the past few years I noticed that I began to put on weight. Whether it was from eating unhealthy or being stressed, the reasoning and contributors were endless. I felt uncomfortable in my body and I needed a change. When summer rolled around and my “summer […]

Benefits of Pilates

The Benefits Of Pilates

What is Pilates? I asked myself this same question not that long ago. I still remember the day when my dance coach told a group of us one important thing: since we are competitive dancers, we need to be strong. This is when she introduced us to Pilates in order to strengthen our inner cores. […]

Fitness Quotes

30 Fitness Quotes That Will Motivate You Today

Fitness quotes will help us get motivated, that’s for sure. We all get stuck in our fitness rut. Some of us stay in it longer than we like to admit. Dreading the fitness life is not new to us, and sometimes we need a little extra kick to get us up and going! My favourite […]

Meditation

Health Benefits of Meditation

There are many health benefits that come from meditation. In fact the benefits are endless. When you hear the word “meditation,” what images come to mind? Sitting cross-legged on a pillow, eyes closed, possibly chanting? A religious group engaged in deep and mindful concentration? For beginners, the simplest form of meditation is breathing. Deep breathing […]

Change

Embracing and Honouring Change

As living beings we are always changing, growing and evolving. Change is inevitable and Change is good. Everything in the world experiences change at one time or another.  For example, every few months the seasons change and that creates a whole slew of other shifts that are important and necessary.  When the weather gets cooler […]

Spinning Spinco

SPINCO Rolling Out A Next Level Spinning Experience

Hot tunes, low lights and luxurious extras take spinning that extra mile By Justine Taylor Lights are low, music is high and the energy is off the charts! Spinning isn’t new in Toronto, but it’s certainly changing. More and more places are offering high intensity, full-body indoor-cycling workouts (arms and core included) with features like […]

How Yoga Can Help Manage Your Weight

Here are some yoga tips that will help keep your weight in check. Most yoga is considered non-aerobic, meaning that it doesn’t raise your heart rate to the level that aerobic exercise does for increased calorie burning. Still, practicing yoga balancing poses in sequence does engage your muscles, tendons, and ligaments and can burn calories, […]

Full Body Workout

The Only 4 Exercises You Really Need For A Full Body Workout

I like these exercises because they are great for a full body workout that can be done anywhere and anytime by using just your own body weight. Four Best Exercises For A Full Body Workout Plank: Tones the abs, chest, forearms, shoulders, and back Starting in a push-up position, keeping your body weight on your […]

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10 Easy Steps to Take Towards a Healthy Lifestyle

Live a healthier life today for a better tomorrow. Whether you’re a health nut or a beginner to the healthy lifestyle scene, these 10 steps toward a healthier living are essential for everyone and anyone to know. How to Live a Healthier Life Exercise This one will come to no surprise to you, but it’s […]

Active Outdoors

Benefits Of Working Out In Nature

Summer is here, so get active outdoors. Now that the weather is beautiful and blissful, I hope that you’re finding it easier to get outside and be more active. It’s always a good time to increase your exercise and activity. More physical activity will help your muscles, blood, heart and lungs and pretty much everything […]

Music Has An Impact On Our Well Being

Why Music Has A Positive Impact On Our Well Being

Believe it or not, music has an impact on our well being. When we listen to music we are not only honouring the artist who sings the lyrics or plays the instrument, we are also honouring our body.  Music has an impact on our well being that is unconscious yet profound.  We are all familiar […]

Family Fitness

Tips For Family Fitness During Summer

Family fitness should be fun, and a part of your daily routine. It’s about putting phones down, connecting with each other, and recognizing exercise in new places. Kids need physical activity to build strength, coordination, and confidence, and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle. They’re also gaining more control over how active they are. […]

Collagen Has Many Health Benefits

I Added Collagen To My Routine And This Is What Happened

When I start ranting and raving about bone broth, more often than not, people squinch up their noses and give off some pretty strong verbage, like this: “I’m grossed out!” Vibes. I’m here to change that, simply because the healing benefits of animal ‘remains’ are so powerful, just ask Grandma. She’s been on the bone […]

Emotional Eating

Common Emotional Eating Questions Answered

For over 20 years I have worked closely with thousands of women to help them achieve their highest health potential. I noticed one common challenge that they shared and this was emotional eating, dieting/binging and simply feeling crazy around food. I thought I’d address some of the most common questions and concerns I get about my strategies for ending the Crazies Around Food… Emotional […]