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The Best Oils/Fats for Cooking & The Ones You Need to Toss

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

Today we're talking about oils - which oils/fats are safe for cooking and which ones you want to avoid using (when cooking or otherwise). Not all oils are created equally, especially when it comes to what is safe for your body. As with so many other things we consume, over...Read More

Boost Your Immune System with Essential Oils

Posted on November 9, 2019November 8, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

I posted the other day about natural ways to boost your immune system, but I feel I'd be remiss if I didn't talk about how to boost your immune system with essential oils. So as a bonus post this week, I'm going to tell you about the essential oils we use...Read More

The Importance of Digestion & 7 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck

Posted on September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

I never gave much thought to the importance of digestion. I ate things I enjoyed and stayed away from things that bothered my stomach. Thanks to high school biology, I know roughly what happens to food as it passes through the digestive system and eventually makes its way out of...Read More

Forest Bathing: What It Is & Why You Should Be Doing It

Posted on August 30, 2019September 4, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

Are you a parent of teenagers or young adults? Do you find yourself worrying about them All. The. Time.?? Or maybe you're just stressed in general? If yes, then this is the post for you! I'm going to tell you about an incredibly effective practice that will help alleviate that...Read More

Magnesium: Why It Should Be Your Favourite Mineral & How to Up Your Intake

Posted on August 21, 2019August 24, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

Do you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, anxiety, bloating, and/or constipation? I'm shouting out to all of my perimenopausal peeps...and my menopausal peeps...and anyone suffering with PMS. So, I guess this one is for pretty much any woman! If you're struggling with any of these symptoms, magnesium should become your...Read More

Do You Sleep Like a Baby? (With a Recipe to Help Make it Happen)

Posted on July 24, 2019May 30, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

Do you ever wish you could sleep like a baby? Not as often, or as long, but to be able to fall into that awesome kind of sleep where it's easy to get there and nothing disturbs you until you've had enough? We all love our sleep...to climb into our...Read More

Love Your Liver with Milk Thistle

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday week - whether you are north or south of the border. We are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy BOTH holidays, which is an excellent tie-in for this post about how helpful milk thistle can be for liver support...you know, in case...Read More

Green Gut Healing Smoothie

Posted on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

Happy Summer, everyone! Can you believe we're in the last week of June already?? To finish off my month of "all things gut health", I'm posting a tasty smoothie recipe filled with ingredients that will benefit your gut, as well as the rest of your body. It's easy and delicious -...Read More

Gut Health, Stress and a Fear of Letting Go

Posted on June 19, 2019May 27, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

My focus on gut health continues! We've covered how to know your gut needs some love, the connection between gut health and acne, and now we're moving on to gut health and stress...Could this month get any more interesting?! (this would be where my kids start rolling their eyes...)At this point, I'm...Read More

The Bone Broth Bounty

Posted on May 11, 2019June 5, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

If you follow anything at all related to health and wellness, chances are you've heard someone mention, or read a post about bone broth and why you should be drinking it. When made properly, it's chalk filled with a bounty of nutrients that are great for your body, with the...Read More