August 29, 2017 In Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

Journaling for Your Health

It is hard to image that something as unassuming as journaling can be so powerful. Journaling for your health is a remarkably simple process, helping you to clarify and crystallize your thoughts, and allowing for a deeper understanding of your beliefs, thereby creating an improved self-awareness that will you move on a path to a healthy and positive change–a change that is measurable, attainable, and always...

July 31, 2017 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

The Price We Pay for Eating Unhealthy

There has been much discussion of late about the high cost of eating healthy. We see articles that recommend purchasing only the “dirty dozen” organic foods: peaches, strawberries, nectarines, apples, spinach, celery, pears, sweet bell peppers, cherries, potatoes, lettuce, and imported grapes. Others suggest growing your own organic produce. Eating less meat and more rice and beans has always been sage advice to save money. Some...

July 25, 2017 In Fitness, News, Spotlight, Workouts, Yoga By Suzanne Zilkowsky

Recognizing the Signs of Exercise Burnout

Exercise burnout can be described as the gradual depletion of energy as a result of overtraining or failing to change a workout routine. Many of us start an exercise program excited about becoming healthier and getting into better shape. Sometimes we will train too much in the beginning without adequate rest, embracing our workouts vigorously only to fall victim to fatigue or injury. Does this sound...

July 10, 2017 In Fitness, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

Herschel Supply Co. “Lemonade Stand” Pop-up Shop in Deep Cove

For anyone unaware of the brand Herschel Supply Co., they are a Vancouver-based accessories label founded in 2009 by brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack. The name Herschel Supply Co. comes from the name of the town where three generations of their family grew up. Based in Vancouver, Canada Herschel Supply Co. is a design driven global accessories brand that produces quality products with a fine regard for...

July 7, 2017 In Food and Recipes, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

The Double Jointer Cold-Pressed Juice

Tumeric is one of my favourite types of immune support. Research suggests extracts of turmeric can relieve symptoms of indigestion, prevent irritable bowel syndrome and alleviate knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Turmeric’s health benefits are attributed to an active ingredient called curcumin. Try this bad boy cold-pressed juice the "Double Jointer" from from the good folks at Jusu Bar. Both ginger and turmeric have incredible anti-inflammatory properties, which means this...

July 4, 2017 In Food and Recipes, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

Fatso Hybrid Peanut Butter

Peanut butter isn’t just for school lunches. This versatile spread is surprisingly good for your health. The high protein and healthy oils help with weight loss, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease. For those of you who are not getting enough "healthy fats" in your diet, the fat in peanut butter is heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Interestingly, a study found that insulin-resistant adults who ate a diet high in mono-saturated fat...

June 13, 2017 In Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

Is Your Body Too Acidic?

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, pH (potential for hydrogen) is measured on a scale of 0 to 14 - the lower the pH, the more acidic the solution, the higher the pH, the more alkaline (or base) the solution. When a solution is neither acid nor alkaline, it has a pH of 7, which is neutral. The following is a generalized list...

May 17, 2017 In Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

Three Steps Towards Greater Happiness

In this day and age people are more like busy bubbles apposed to busy bees. We are all stressed about something, in a rush and in our own world. It’s not surprising to bump into a stranger on the street, because their eyes were glued to their phone. We are all busy - and we are all stressed. Our happiness has plummeted as our hectic life...

December 1, 2016 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

Common Probiotics Can Reduce Stress Levels, Lessen Anxiety

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Probiotics, or beneficial live bacteria that are introduced into the body, have become increasingly popular as a way to improve health and well-being. Previous studies have shown a direct correlation between gut microbes and the central nervous system. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri, using a zebrafish model, determined that a common probiotic sold in supplements and yogurt can decrease stress-related behavior...

November 4, 2016 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

What is the Purpose Behind Your Health Goals?

When meeting a client for the first time I always ask a few questions about their health goals going forward. This helps me determine if their goals are realistic and how they've gotten to the point of sitting and talking with me. I can usually tell a few minutes into our conversation how dedicated this person is going to be, how much energy and time it's...