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How Do I Know If It’s Perimenopause?
By Dr Kristen Mark How do I know if it's Perimenopause? The Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause and When to Get Support. Signs of perimenopause Perimenopause is the window of time where the body gradually undergoes the transition to menopause, or the end of the...
How Do I Know If It’s Perimenopause?
By Dr Kristen Mark How do I know if it's Perimenopause? The Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause and When to Get Support. Signs of perimenopause Perimenopause is the window of time where the body gradually undergoes the transition to menopause, or the end of the menstrual cycle. Reproductive hormone levels will fluctuate as they work towards an overall decline in production. Ovulation may...
Your Heart Really is in Your Hands
Scientific Hand Analysis-Heart Lines Ever wonder what all the lines on your hands mean? February is the month of love and such a great time to delve into a special marking on the palm called the Heart Line, using the method of Scientific Hand Analysis. Heart lines...
Winter: A Permission Slip to Slow Things Way Down!
As originally published in The Elepahant Journal I am a self-professed winter lover. It’s true. It may well be my favorite season. Gasp! I said it. Sure, I love the first shoots and buds of spring and the wall of heat and slow-paced freedom of summer. Then there’s the...
Feeling Achey? Try Some Honey
“I don’t feel very much like Pooh today," said Pooh. "There there," said Piglet. "I’ll bring you tea and honey until you do.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh The Benefits of Honey in Chinese Medicine By Elyse Tera, BA, L.Ac, (AZ), Dipl.Ac (NCCAOM) It’s hard to believe...
Simple Wisdom to Eat By
When it comes to eating a healthy diet many people talk about what foods to and not to eat. Whether it be a reduction of carbs or sugars, there is a common theme of either restriction or supplementation of certain foods. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...
Cupping 101 – The Magic of Suction
Cupping is having a moment, with athletes and actors proudly sporting their red round marks, but it also has a rich history spanning millennia and continents. In China, applications for cupping therapy are wide, and varied–from muscular skeletal injury, to stress...
A Bootcamp…For Your Spirit!
Personal Training for the Spirit (PTFS) bootcamp is designed to help you slow down, connect with the body and the resources in your life so that you're able to start each day with a different energetic vibration. Part of the workout is getting to know the way your...
Winter Retreat – A Deep Dive Into Nourishment
"Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire". We're delighted to announce our first seasonal retreat! Join Angela Warburton R.TCMP and Chef Joshna Maharaj in beautiful Gravenhurst for a...
Delicious (Yes Delicious!) Black Bean and Beet Brownies!
Black bean beet brownies Low in sugar and high in nutritious whole foods, these make a wonderful treat that won't leave you with a blood sugar crash. You can play around with the type of chocolate you use (I love using mint or you could use caramel chips or pieces as...
Emotional Wellness Series
Emotional Wellness Series 8 weeks Led by Ann-Marie Ahye Tuesdays: 30 Oct., 6,13,20,27 Nov., 4,11,18 Dec. Time: 6-7:30pm Investment: $300 This Series is for those who feel ready to take greater responsibility for their Emotional Well-Being. A blend of...
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