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How I Reduced Inflammation in My Body: 5 Key Steps
By Lyne Desforges, Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Culinary Expert Time to Reduce Inflammation! For the past ten springs & summer seasons, I have had a bad case of rashes all over my body. According to dermatologists, this is “contact dermatitis“, a condition where the skin is in contact with an allergen and an irritation…
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Water, the Essence of Life
By Lyne Desforges, R.H.N. Living with Dehydration Every living being needs water for their survival. It is indeed, the essence of life. However, as humans, we often neglect this essential nutrient in favour of coffee or alcohol. According to doctors, 75% of Americans may be suffering from chronic dehydration? Did you know that exercising…
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The Gift of Time
Written by Lyne Desforges, B.Ed., R.H.N. “Time and health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.” – Denis Waitley More Time With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the world to a halt, it has been an interesting and uncharted journey for all of us. Health care workers, and…
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Lyne’s Travel Health Kit
Written by Lyne Desforges, B.Ed., R.H.N. I love travelling and exploring the world at large. Part of the pleasure comes from trying out new foods and experiencing new cultures. Many of my past travels have involved an active component (hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, etc.) so there is no room for sickness. In order to stay strong,…
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Five Takeaways from Namaste November 2019
And How it Will Help Shape 2020! Written by Danika Desforges-Bell, M.Sc. Ps. ed. Same but Different! Our yearly tradition of attending the Namaste November Yoga Retreat is in its third year. Same incredible yogi Lee guiding us, same incredible accommodations at the Drake Devonshire Inn, and same quaint town of Wellington in Prince-Edward County.…
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Enjoy the Holidays Without The Weight Gain
5 Tips to Help You Stay on Track By Lyne Desforges, Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Culinary Nutrition Expert Most people associate the holiday season with a 5-lb weight gain but it doesn’t have to be. You can still enjoy the good food and the fun times. Practising a little mindfulness and gratitude will go a…
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Key Nutrients to Strengthen Your Immune System
By Helen KwonRegistered Holistic Nutritionists and Reiki Master Cold and flu season is here. But don’t let that cramp your style and limit you from doing what you love! Now is the time to strengthen your immune system so you can do your favourite activities all winter long. Food plays an integral role when it…
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Slow – Cooker Pumpkin Vegetable Chili
Fall means football season and cooler evenings. And nothing beats a great bowl of chili on a Sunday night while watching the game. This chili incorporates fall vegetables and is versatile. Add whatever you have on hand. The pumpkin purée gives it a nice thick consistency.
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Breast Cancer…a Family Tradition?
by Lyne Desforges, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Sobering Statistics According to the Canadian Cancer Society “It is estimated that about 1 in 8 Canadian women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 33 will die from it” If you know 8 women, then statistically one of them will get breast cancer. That is…
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60 NEW experiences by age 60!
by Lyne Desforges, Registerd Holistic Nutritionist An Idea is Born I was having a cup of tea with a good friend who shares the same birth year as me and she mentioned that someone she knew had done 60 new experiences in her 60th year. The idea was so appealing to me that I decided…