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Give up on perfection
Written by Lyne Desforges R.H.N., July 2017 Perfection does not exist. Perfection is in the eye of the beholder. Perfection is a 21st century disease fanned by the flames of social media. Perfection can cause more anxiety and stress than anything else. Perfection is unattainable. Perfection is not a quality to be admired. Perfection can…
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Why is Everyone Doing Yoga? Part 2/2
Written by Danika Desforges-Bell, MSc. Ps.ed. In collaboration with Yoga Teacher Sonja Tessari from Top of Mind Yoga. Before we get started, let’s get to know Sonja a little better. Sonja is a veteran yoga teacher at SunYoga in Oakville (Ontario) guiding her students through yogic sequences a few times a week. She was previously…
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Why is Everyone Doing Yoga? Part 1/2
Written by Danika Desforges-Bell, MSc. Ps. ed., 2017 In a previous post,What’s the Big Deal about Meditation, we explored the misconceptions of meditation and some of the benefits of a regular practice such as unplugging, living in the present moment and helping you cope with general stress. That being said, more and more clinicians and therapists (including…
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Beauty in the Face of Loss
Written by Lyne Desforges R.H.N., June 2017 May has been a time of upheaval and reflection at C’est la Vie Wellness. My “papa” passed away unexpectedly after a full life of 88 years. Losing a loved one is never easy but it can be a beautiful time of bonding with friends and loved ones… for…
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Bien se nourrir, ce n’est pas si compliqué!
Écrit par Lyne Desforges R.H.N., 2017 Adoptez nos 5 habitudes alimentaires simples et vous sentirez les nombreux bienfaits pour le corps, l’esprit et l’âme. Réduisez ou éliminez le sucre ajouté de votre diète. C’est le temps de dire au revoir à la bonne tarte au sucre de matante! Le sucre est très inflammatoire et est…
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What’s the big deal about meditation?
Written by Danika Desforges-Bell, M.Sc. Ps.ed. People may have a misconception of what meditation is all about and may not understand why so many individuals embracing it: “Try meditation, it will change your life!”. Although meditation has many benefits, it probably won’t “change” your life. That’s why it’s important to demystify the myths surrounding meditation…
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Water, a must while travelling!
Written by Lyne Desforges, R.H.N. As I sit here, in our AirBnB in Paris (winter 2017), I am reflecting on the challenges of eating healthy when travelling. When in Paris, do as the Parisians do? Although a diet composed of croissants, baguettes, cheese and wine is attractive to my taste buds, it is certainly a…
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Reflections on Water
Written by Lyne Desforges, R.H.N., 2017 Sitting quietly here at the family cottage in Southampton, I realize how much water is an important part of my life. Walking along a lake has the ability to calm me and soothe my soul. Watching the sun rising over Lake Ontario when working out with my favourite fitness…
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5 Tips for Coping with the Winter Blues
Written by Danika Desforges-Bell, M.Sc. Ps. éd. With the Holidays behind us and the dark months of cold ahead, here are a few tips to help you get through it all. Sometimes all it takes is one small change in your routine to feel better, happier and healthier so have a look below and see what…
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Embrace the Holidays … Without Guilt!
Written by Lyne Desforges, Registered Holistic Nutritionist This is not your typical blog post for the holidays. Most blogs will talk about how to resist temptation or how to say ‘no’ without offending anyone. Let’s look at things from a different perspective! How about we see the Holidays as a time of celebration, a time…