Health & Nutrition | Shopping Therapy | Simons Les Promenades Gatineau

Growing up in Ottawa had its many perks, but shopping wasn’t really one of them.  No offence Ottawa, but this was never your strong suit… until now.  I wasn’t sure what to expect when I moved back here, but this city is growing and fast.  From the expansion of the Rideau Centre to the rebranding of many of our other malls, exploring the newest additions to Canada’s Capital is one of my favourite things to do.

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Health & Nutrition | Artemano Vaughan | Now Open and You’re Invited!

Have you ever entered a room and felt a sense of peace?  Are you the type of person who looks for the finer details of your surroundings, or are you more into the bigger picture?  Take a moment to look around you right now.  Stop reading these words and scan the room.  What do you see?  They are all pieces of your world stuck together like a puzzle to form your current space. 

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Health & Nutrition | Land Art Aloe | The Natural Tummy Tamer

Growing up in Canada, even in the coldest of winter months, I always knew of someone who had an Aloe plant growing in their house.  It’s one of those age-old traditions that has been passed down for centuries.  As common as mint is for digestion or honey is for colds, Aloe has always been known for it’s healing properties. 

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Health & Nutrition | ProactivCHIA | The New Triple Threat Superfood

Well, we’ve talked about Chia Seeds before, but here’s a quick review for ya.  It’s a seed in the mint family that is considered a superfood and provides boatloads of sustainable energy.  First cultivated by the Aztecs, the name “chia” comes from the mayan word for “strength”.  And trust me, with the amount of nutrients packed in these little babies, they surely live up to their name. Continue reading “Health & Nutrition | ProactivCHIA | The New Triple Threat Superfood”