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It's Day 8 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. . It's not on our list of daily tasks but IT IS the most important task, especially now, taking c...are of our MENTAL HEALTH. . I am struggling today so I will be taking a few days for some self care and focusing on my mental health. I will be back to my daily posts very soon. . Keep taking daily Massive Action for Health. And share how you're doing with the tasks See more

It's Day 7 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. How are you doing taking MASSIVE ACTION? . To help you with the task to "Drink 2L minimum water... a day". Your body will be LOVING you! Remember, if you need some help or guidance with any of the daily tasks, just ask. Leave a comment or send a private DM

It's Day 6 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. How are you doing taking MASSIVE ACTION? . Today's task to "Drink 2L minimum water a day". WATER......the MOST IMPORTANT nutrient needed for your body. Without water...you will die. Period. End of life. . IMPORTANT FACTS: You can survive long periods of time without the other macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and the micronutrients - vitamins, minerals, enzymes, etc. You won't be overly healthy but you can survive. You CANNOT survive more than a few days without water, even less in a hot climate/environment. Dehydration sets in very quickly and your body deteriorates quickly. . So, making sure you are drinking enough water each day, and limiting the amount of alcohol, caffeine, and sugar, which are all dehydrating, will keep your body functioning well. WATER IS LITERALLY...LIFE! Check out the attached for all that water is needed for...and DRINK UP. . Tomorrow I will share more tips to help you drink more water each day and know the signs of dehydration. Remember, if you need some help or guidance with any of the daily tasks, just ask. Leave a comment or send a private DM

It's Day 5 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. . Because your life, and the quality of your life, DOES depend on it. Our health is THE most important thing we have. . LET'S DO THIS...Together.

It's Day 4 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. Our MENTAL HEALTH is just as important as our physical health, even moreso, because our mental/emotional state can greatly impact our physical health (and vice versa). . I'm checking up on you today What are you doing to help your mental health during these challenging times? There are many things that can help us take massive action for our mental health. Here are some great tips from our friends at the Canad...ian Health Advocates https://canadianhealthadvocatesinc.ca//25-mental-health-w/ . I'm sending you a VIRTUAL HUG and reminding you that you are not alone. We are in this together. Please don't hesitate to reach out, anytime. . And there are many resources available to us if you need more help or guidance: . * BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services http://www.bcmhsus.ca . * CDC (Centres for Disease Control) website https://www.cdc.gov//daily-li/managing-stress-anxiety.html . * BC chapter of CDC website http://www.bccdc.ca//abo/mental-well-being-during-covid-19 . * HealthLink BC website https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health . * BC Chapter of Canadian Mental Health Association website https://cmha.bc.ca/ * If you are in a crisis please call 911 or the BC Crisis Centre hotline Anywhere in BC 1-800-SUICIDE: 1-800-784- See more

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It's Day 3 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. How are you doing taking MASSIVE ACTION? I feel great...how about you? Remember, if you need some help or guidance with any of the daily tasks, just ask. Leave a comment or send a private DM . Today we're focusing on the task "Get SUN daily" and that's an easy one, especially with the glorious sunshine we are blessed with right now here on the West Coast of Canada. ... . I call it the Sunshine Vitamin because it has soooo many health benefits, and it takes as little as 10-15 minutes a day soaking up the rays: * boosts serotonin, a chemical in the brain, increases your energy and helps keep you calm, positive, and focused * triggers production of vitamin D (where the term sunshine vitamin comes from) which protects against inflammation, lowers blood pressure, helps muscles function optimally, and improves brain function * has a huge impact on depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), brain disorders and diseases, and sleep quality * can even promote weight loss as it entices you to get outside and enjoying more fun activities like walking, hiking, water sports, biking and friendly games of your favourite sports * boosts immune system with increase in vitamin D and T cells that help fight infection * better bone health, again from increased vitamin D which increases absorption of calcium * can help heal skin and disorders from boosted immune system . So the Sunshine Vitamin is important to our health and we need a little every day. . Just remember the precautions, to avoid sunburn and heat exhaustion and heat stroke: . * limit sun exposure during the hottest times of the day between 10am and 3pm and keep your skin protected with sunscreen and cover up with light, loose, breathable clothing and a hat to let air circulate and heat escape, and wear good quality sunglasses * keep yourself well hydrated by drinking a minimum of 2 liters (8 cups) of water each day and more on very hot days and if you are sweating alot. Drink plenty of fluids but avoid beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine or a lot of sugar, which can be dehydrating * avoid intense outdoor work, exercise and play on hot days and during the hottest time 10am-3pm See more

It's Day 2 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. I've already started taking MASSIVE ACTION, how about you? Remember, if you need some help or guidance with any of the daily tasks, just ask. Leave a comment or send a private DM :-) . If you missed yesterday's post, I've attached it again, the daily tasks to focus on for September. SHARE with your FB friends and COMMENT that you're joining us. Let's do this...together. .... Each day I will post tips on one of the health improving tasks. Today I decided to focus on "Meditate Daily for 10 Minutes" simply because alot of people don't do it. They think it's either too "woo woo", they don't know how, they don't understand the benefits, or think they don't have time. . Um, let me just say that if you're one of those people who think you don't have time for 10 minutes of daily meditation...you need to be meditating for an hour daily! . With relaxation and reducing stress the main science-based benefits of meditation, EVERYONE should include it daily. Reducing stress and anxiety, creating inner calmness, improving emotional health, generating kindness and empathy...in these crazy days of Covid-19...we ALL NEED TO BE MEDITATING! . Meditation can be as simple as sitting in a quite place and focusing on deep breathing for a couple of minutes. Or it can be a much longer, more focused practice using guided meditation. There are many apps for your phone, websites, YouTube videos, programs, from beginner basic to advanced and everything in-between. There's something for everyone to include some meditation daily. . One of my favourite ways to meditate is to go outside, be one with nature, feel the sunshine vitamin, sit comfortably, eyes closed, ear buds in (using my phone's playlist), deep belly breathing, while listening to Devi Prayer. On days when the weather isn't cooperating, I choose a comfortable spot indoors, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to my diffuser, and feel the words reaching deep into my soul. Have a listen...breathe...relax...and feel the calmness and peace envelop you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma5NJ3ucV4M See more

It's a new month...September! Where did August go?? . The start of a new month, and soon a new season, is a great time to TAKE MASSIVE ACTION! . Always a good time to work on our health: ... * our physical body health * our mental and emotional health * our spiritual health * our social & relationship health - with ourselves and with others * our financial health * our intellectual health... . We have 30 days in September...let's do this...let's take massive action....together. Let's take massive action for our health. Who is with me?? And if you need help, just ask, we're all in this together. See more

Its Day 8 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. . Its not on our list of daily tasks but IT IS the most important task, especially now, taking c...are of our MENTAL HEALTH. . I am struggling today so I will be taking a few days for some self care and focusing on my mental health. I will be back to my daily posts very soon. . Keep taking daily Massive Action for Health. And share how youre doing with the tasks See more

Its Day 7 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. How are you doing taking MASSIVE ACTION? . To help you with the task to "Drink 2L minimum water... a day". Your body will be LOVING you! Remember, if you need some help or guidance with any of the daily tasks, just ask. Leave a comment or send a private DM

Its Day 6 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. How are you doing taking MASSIVE ACTION? . Todays task to "Drink 2L minimum water a day". WATER......the MOST IMPORTANT nutrient needed for your body. Without water...you will die. Period. End of life. . IMPORTANT FACTS: You can survive long periods of time without the other macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and the micronutrients - vitamins, minerals, enzymes, etc. You wont be overly healthy but you can survive. You CANNOT survive more than a few days without water, even less in a hot climate/environment. Dehydration sets in very quickly and your body deteriorates quickly. . So, making sure you are drinking enough water each day, and limiting the amount of alcohol, caffeine, and sugar, which are all dehydrating, will keep your body functioning well. WATER IS LITERALLY...LIFE! Check out the attached for all that water is needed for...and DRINK UP. . Tomorrow I will share more tips to help you drink more water each day and know the signs of dehydration. Remember, if you need some help or guidance with any of the daily tasks, just ask. Leave a comment or send a private DM

Its Day 5 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. . Because your life, and the quality of your life, DOES depend on it. Our health is THE most important thing we have. . LETS DO THIS...Together.

Its Day 4 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. Our MENTAL HEALTH is just as important as our physical health, even moreso, because our mental/emotional state can greatly impact our physical health (and vice versa). . Im checking up on you today What are you doing to help your mental health during these challenging times? There are many things that can help us take massive action for our mental health. Here are some great tips from our friends at the Canad...ian Health Advocates https://canadianhealthadvocatesinc.ca//25-mental-health-w/ . Im sending you a VIRTUAL HUG and reminding you that you are not alone. We are in this together. Please dont hesitate to reach out, anytime. . And there are many resources available to us if you need more help or guidance: . * BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services http://www.bcmhsus.ca . * CDC (Centres for Disease Control) website https://www.cdc.gov//daily-li/managing-stress-anxiety.html . * BC chapter of CDC website http://www.bccdc.ca//abo/mental-well-being-during-covid-19 . * HealthLink BC website https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health . * BC Chapter of Canadian Mental Health Association website https://cmha.bc.ca/ * If you are in a crisis please call 911 or the BC Crisis Centre hotline Anywhere in BC 1-800-SUICIDE: 1-800-784- See more

Its Day 3 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. How are you doing taking MASSIVE ACTION? I feel great...how about you? Remember, if you need some help or guidance with any of the daily tasks, just ask. Leave a comment or send a private DM . Today were focusing on the task "Get SUN daily" and thats an easy one, especially with the glorious sunshine we are blessed with right now here on the West Coast of Canada. ... . I call it the Sunshine Vitamin because it has soooo many health benefits, and it takes as little as 10-15 minutes a day soaking up the rays: * boosts serotonin, a chemical in the brain, increases your energy and helps keep you calm, positive, and focused * triggers production of vitamin D (where the term sunshine vitamin comes from) which protects against inflammation, lowers blood pressure, helps muscles function optimally, and improves brain function * has a huge impact on depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), brain disorders and diseases, and sleep quality * can even promote weight loss as it entices you to get outside and enjoying more fun activities like walking, hiking, water sports, biking and friendly games of your favourite sports * boosts immune system with increase in vitamin D and T cells that help fight infection * better bone health, again from increased vitamin D which increases absorption of calcium * can help heal skin and disorders from boosted immune system . So the Sunshine Vitamin is important to our health and we need a little every day. . Just remember the precautions, to avoid sunburn and heat exhaustion and heat stroke: . * limit sun exposure during the hottest times of the day between 10am and 3pm and keep your skin protected with sunscreen and cover up with light, loose, breathable clothing and a hat to let air circulate and heat escape, and wear good quality sunglasses * keep yourself well hydrated by drinking a minimum of 2 liters (8 cups) of water each day and more on very hot days and if you are sweating alot. Drink plenty of fluids but avoid beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine or a lot of sugar, which can be dehydrating * avoid intense outdoor work, exercise and play on hot days and during the hottest time 10am-3pm See more

Its Day 2 of 30 Days of September Massive Action for Health. Ive already started taking MASSIVE ACTION, how about you? Remember, if you need some help or guidance with any of the daily tasks, just ask. Leave a comment or send a private DM :-) . If you missed yesterdays post, Ive attached it again, the daily tasks to focus on for September. SHARE with your FB friends and COMMENT that youre joining us. Lets do this...together. .... Each day I will post tips on one of the health improving tasks. Today I decided to focus on "Meditate Daily for 10 Minutes" simply because alot of people dont do it. They think its either too "woo woo", they dont know how, they dont understand the benefits, or think they dont have time. . Um, let me just say that if youre one of those people who think you dont have time for 10 minutes of daily meditation...you need to be meditating for an hour daily! . With relaxation and reducing stress the main science-based benefits of meditation, EVERYONE should include it daily. Reducing stress and anxiety, creating inner calmness, improving emotional health, generating kindness and empathy...in these crazy days of Covid-19...we ALL NEED TO BE MEDITATING! . Meditation can be as simple as sitting in a quite place and focusing on deep breathing for a couple of minutes. Or it can be a much longer, more focused practice using guided meditation. There are many apps for your phone, websites, YouTube videos, programs, from beginner basic to advanced and everything in-between. Theres something for everyone to include some meditation daily. . One of my favourite ways to meditate is to go outside, be one with nature, feel the sunshine vitamin, sit comfortably, eyes closed, ear buds in (using my phones playlist), deep belly breathing, while listening to Devi Prayer. On days when the weather isnt cooperating, I choose a comfortable spot indoors, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to my diffuser, and feel the words reaching deep into my soul. Have a listen...breathe...relax...and feel the calmness and peace envelop you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma5NJ3ucV4M See more

Its a new month...September! Where did August go?? . The start of a new month, and soon a new season, is a great time to TAKE MASSIVE ACTION! . Always a good time to work on our health: ... * our physical body health * our mental and emotional health * our spiritual health * our social & relationship health - with ourselves and with others * our financial health * our intellectual health... . We have 30 days in September...lets do this...lets take massive action....together. Lets take massive action for our health. Who is with me?? And if you need help, just ask, were all in this together. See more

Lets all breathe and de-stress together.

Sharing this. Have a read and then stay home! A very good explanation about why the covid19 virus isnt "just a flu".

Wow. Just. Wow. Why would a credit card company, waste money and time (and paper), sending me a credit card statement with a $0 balance, on a credit card I ...havent used in a really long time?? Perhaps to remind me I have credit, at 20.9% interest, during a time when alot of people are unemployed, struggling, and need money? SHAME ON YOU (bank to be unnamed to protect myself from criminals). But shame on any financial institution that is preying on Canadians, to make money, during this very challenging time.

Haha. Are all my clients watching? Hopefully my instruction is a little more thorough but probably not as humorous .

This is love for ALL humans. Please stay home.

As we are all social distancing, staying home and finding fun ways to keep ourselves and our kids active and having fun...Beachbody has opened up all their kids fun fitness videos, for free. Check it out! https://vimeo.com/showcase/6880106

They say laughter is the best medicine. Well, as a fitness and nutrition professional I want to share a fitness video, since were all exercising at home right now, but also help us to laugh. This must be what everyone is doing with all that toilet paper! Stay safe, and be well

Pause...and breathe in the beauty amidst all the insanity. Self care at its best . Hand sanitizer and toilet paper not required!

Yes!!! We are all Wonder Women. Happy International Womens Day.

Spring!! Thank you Mother Nature Sunshine and spring flowers sure make me smile and feel good

My favourite jewelry designer will be at The Quay this Saturday. Come see her gorgeous jewelry. Laurie - LAL Designs. Follow her on IG lal_designs

Cant say enough good things about Dr. Ben Lynch and Seeking Health. His book "Dirty Genes" is helping me heal from antibiotic poisoning so I know if it can help my damaged body, it can help anyones! I just wish there was a Canadian retailer. The US$$, shipping and customs fees make the products pricey but for me its worth it to feel better, and function better. Follow Dr. Lynch on FB and IG, really great info!

Thank you for all the birthday love. I feel so special!! Had extra birthday love this weekend...and celebrated with homemade healthy chocolate donuts 52 is feeling amazing!! Feel free to ask for the donut recipe :-)

Saying hello to my FB friends since I am feeling good today (vs feeling lousy from my chronic illness). So who is seeing this post?? Say hello back and post a pic :-)

October, my fav month! How about you? What do you LOVE about October?

Are you looking for a doctor, a GP? I just heard that Imperial Medical Clinic by Metrotown is brand new and 4 doctors are taking new patients. Hope it helps.

Chronic illness still sucks...just sayin. Shout out to everyone going through stuff. I know it doesnt feel like it, trust me I dont feel it sometimes, but you ARE stronger today...and so am I. Embrace that sh@t and give whatever your stuff is the finger! Not today cipro....not today.

Look what Im feeling well enough to do today!!! NOT TODAY CIPROFLOXACIN...NOT TODAY!! Anyone that knows my 4 year post poisoning journey will know why this is a HUGE milestone for me. YAY YAY YAY to the healing ability of the body (and a whole lot of holistic healing with my alternative therapy doctors and practitioners). Oh, and uber healthy diet and supplements of course!!

Happy Mothers Day. And because love and care for a child isnt limited to just biological moms, today we celebrate ALL moms: birth moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, big sister moms, aunty moms, grandmother moms, moms of fur-babies. Wishing all moms a wonderful, joyous day.

Start of another gorgeous day on the west coast, over the Fraser River...spectacular. We are so blessed. Its important to take time to appreciate all the beauty that surrounds us, that we often take for granted or dont fully immerse ourselves in.

Anyone fighting cancer or any chronic illness may want to attend this event! And a wonderful young woman, Jaycee of Unfurl Wellness will be there with her natural, healing body products. I use a couple of her products and love them. Come support this important event.

Just in case you have any of these in your Easter basket...and you were wondering.

Sunrise over the Fraser River this morning, Mount Baker waiting to light up...spectacular. We are so blessed. Today, take some time to slow down, breathe, connect with nature and appreciate the beauty...its all around you.