Fatigue. Worry. Muscle aches. Insomnia. Low sex drive. You may have experienced these at some point in time, or maybe even all at once. The truth is, all of these signs or symptoms among others may be the result of ongoing stress. Whether mental or physical, stress can impact the [...]
When your mind is racing with worries and to-do lists, it can be tough to switch off and drift into dreamland. During periods of heightened stress, our bodies release hormones like cortisol, which trigger a state of increased alertness that makes it difficult to unwind. The good news is, getting [...]
How often do you find yourself struggling to get out of bed? Do you constantly feel like you’re running on fumes day in and day out? Feeling tired all the time can be a challenging and frustrating experience. However, you’re not alone. Research indicates that at least 60% of Canadians [...]
As we approach cold and flu season, it’s essential to keep our immune systems sharp and prepared for whatever bug that’s going around. And in support of that, it’s important to lower stress levels. Yes, you read that right. Mitigating stress can actually help strengthen your immune system! Let’s get [...]
If you’re experiencing low moods, frequent colds and flus, and poor digestion, could it be because you’re not sleeping enough? It’s true: something as easy and luxurious as deep sleep can really be the missing key to vibrant health and wellness. The importance of sleep to overall health Sleep impacts [...]
A 2020 poll found that 27% of Canadians between the ages of 35 to 49 find most days to be "quite a bit or extremely stressful". While a certain amount of stress is normal, too much of it can prolong the presence of cortisol in our bodies, adversely affecting a [...]
The B vitamins are a family that often appear naturally combined in the foods we eat. They're commonly known as the B family, or B complex. They work in conjunction with one another for critical metabolic functions, acting as assistant coenzymes to catalyze many chemical reactions involved with nutrient breakdown, [...]
As one of the three macronutrients that make up our diets, fats are an important part of every balanced meal. However, with mixed messages such as "eating fats leads to weight gain" and "too much fat causes heart attacks", adding the right amount of fat to your diet can be [...]
What is CBT-Fitness? CBT-Fitness (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Fitness) is a form of psycho-fit-therapy that modifies the connections between a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours with respect to health and fitness. By challenging unbalanced beliefs and attitudes, CBT-Fitness empowers people to break negative patterns of behaviour. The individual is the focal point [...]
It's no surprise that sleep and nutrition impact our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Getting a good night's sleep can help you better manage your anxiety and improve your mental wellbeing. Read on to learn how you can start sleeping better, consuming more anxiety-supporting foods, and self-reflect for better mental [...]
The connection between mind and body is no secret: indeed, the mind-body connection has lately gone from alternative healing to scientific mainstream. If you're curious about the ways anxiety and emotional health affects the physical body and vice versa, read on for an essential mind-body primer. The physical health & [...]
Feeling anxious these days? Read on for expert tips on natural remedies for anxiety. Below, we cover the difference between anxiety and stress, types of anxiety disorders, causes of anxiety, how to recognize an anxiety attack, and give our top herbal remedies, supplements, and lifestyle tips to manage it (and [...]
From digesting food to impacting your immunity, cognitive health, and beyond, your gut has a say in it all. Learn about the trillions of bacteria and other microbes that live inside of you and how balancing your gut microbiome can help you achieve better health.