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The Wonders of Forest Bathing
August 2019 By Lyne Desforges, Registered Holistic Nutritionist The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku, which translates literally to “forest bath”. So what exactly is forest bathing? Quite simply, it is being immersed in nature and connecting with it through all five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. By engaging with your surroundings, you get closer…
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It’s Healthy To Be Selfish
By Dr. Sofie Desforges-Bell, Naturopathic Doctor Say no to others, say yes to yourself! For some reason, the word ‘selfish’ has acquired a bad connotation in today’s society while being selfless is seen as such an admirable quality. Well, I’m here to change that perception and to tell you that we’ve got it all wrong! …
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Keep Warm with Thermogenic Foods
Written by Lyne Desforges, Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Culinary Nutrition Expert It’s that time of year when we put on the extra layer of thermals to keep us warm. But did you know that there is another way to keep our body warm and comfortable during winter? Thanks to the power of thermogenic foods, we…
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Lessons Learned From My Orchid
Written by Lyne Desforges, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Culinary Nutrition Expert, July 2018 Patience and perseverance: not easy virtues, especially in today’s “modern society” of instant results and gratifications, and throwaway consumerism. Case in point: my orchid Two years ago, I received an orchid as a hostess gift. It brought beauty and joy to…
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10 Secrets to Longevity
Written by Lyne Desforges, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Culinary Nutrition Expert Live Long and Prosper How do people in certain areas of the world stay healthy well into their 90s? What do they all have in common? What’s their secret? After watching many testimonials on the Human Longevity Project series, I have come to realize…
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Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Holistic Nutritionist
Written by Lyne Desforges, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Culinary Nutrition Expert, February 2018. We firmly believe in the holistic approach to health, which embraces the whole person, body mind and spirit. We are compassionate individuals who take the time to really listen to our client’s needs. This allows us to get the full picture of…
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Self-Compassion and Self-Care: Lessons From Our Annual Yoga Retreat
Written by the CLV team. Celebrating at a Yoga Retreat November 2017 was a special month for us at C’est La Vie Wellness. It marked our first year of operation as the C’est La Vie Wellness business. It was also our 2nd annual Namaste November retreat with Lee Scott of WOW Powerwalking. This annual yoga…
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Five Powerful Positive Affirmations
Written by Danika Desforges-Bell, M.Sc. Ps. ed. What Are Positive Affirmations Positive affirmations are short sentences or statements that help challenge our negative thoughts. They are often used to boost our self-esteem, to change our perspective, and to get out of the negative self-talk. By repeating positive affirmation over and over again, you replace subconscious…
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What’s The Big Deal About DETOXIFYING?
Written by Dr. Sofie Desforges-Bell, Naturopathic Doctor There is so much talk about detox and cleansing in social media and the wellness world. But what exactly is detoxification and why does it matter? Detoxification is about resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. Even if you have the cleanest diet and the…
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Being Grateful Effectively: Top 4 Questions Answered Regarding Gratitude Journaling
Written by Danika Desforges-Bell, M.Sc. Ps. ed. In line with this month’s Challenge150 daily gratitude challenge, here are 4 tips on how to gratitude journal effectively to see a positive boost in your mood. 1- First off, why is gratitude journaling good for you? As a counsellor and therapist, there’s many reasons why I would…