Well team, it looks like winter is officially in full swing! With shorter days and the temperature dropping, we can start to experience a case of the “winter blues.” What does this mean exactly? Do you feel tired, don’t want to leave your house, maybe you’re fighting a cold constantly … Read More
Castor oil is an incredibly versatile oil which dates back to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. Contained in the castor seed, Ricinus communis, this oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which gives the oil its beneficial healing properties. Castor oil is a folk remedy used around the world. Traditionally, it … Read More
Yesterday morning was not a typical morning…..when I usually wake up from a 8 hour restful sleep with no interruptions. Instead my night was filled with waking up in the middle of the night, going in and out of dreams and my body feeling anxious throughout the night. Why now? … Read More
Toxins are bad all around. I have spent the last few years removing all toxins from my beauty routine. The one area I have recently been exploring is my nail polish. Did you know that 80% of cosmetics have been linked to various environmental and health concerns such as reproduction, … Read More
You’ve just finished showering, changed into your cozy pajamas and gently fallen into your warm duvet and soft mattress. You think to yourself, “Okay, time to close my eyes and get some zzzz’s.” Few minutes later you realize you have been constantly thinking about your day, the projects you need … Read More
I had the opportunity to go back to NYC to attend a seminar by Rajan Sankaran, one of homeopathy’s prestigious doctors. It was a great way to step outside of Toronto to learn, do some exploring and reconnect with the city I love. While living in NYC two years ago, … Read More
A contrast shower is the same as a regular shower with alternating intervals of hot and cold temperatures. Contrast showers are an optimal way to stimulate circulation and metabolism. When someone first explains what a contrast shower is, it can seem very undesirable due to the cold interval. I’ve always had … Read More
This week on detoxing, I’m talking about my all time favourite oil… castor oil! Castor oil has been used for centuries in purifying the body. Contained in the castor seed of the plant, Ricinus communis, this oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which gives the oil its beneficial healing … Read More
This week on detoxification I am talking about how to get your SWEAT ON! Skin is our MAJOR organ of ELIMINATION, but many of us do not sweat enough. This can be due to living a sedentary lifestyle or even wearing synthetic clothing that isn’t breathable! Sweating is important to … Read More
Did you know your skin is the largest organ in the body? Our skin will remove built up toxins and waste from the liver, kidney, lungs, lymphatics, colon, etc in order to maintain ideal health. Dry skin brushing involves using a brush with natural bristles over the entire body. It … Read More
