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From Zero to 21.1 – Running a Half Marathon

From Zero to 21.1 – Running a Half Marathon
"Wow, this is really happening!" Last month I ran my first road race: the 21.1 kilometre "Fool's Run" half marathon from Gibsons to Sechelt on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of BC. I had trained for about 3 months beforehand, and suddenly what seemed to be a date in the far off distant future was here! During my...
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Acupuncture for Fertility

Acupuncture for Fertility
As an ancient and holistic approach, acupuncture has been proven to be a safe, drug free, accessible treatment option for pre-baby self care, conception, maintaining a healthy pregnancy and in difficulty conceiving. If you’re thinking about having a baby and are curious about what acupuncture can assist you with, lets get you informed on the...
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The Importance of Feeling Safe

piotr-chrobot-278530 (1) As humans, our physiology is highly responsive to potential threats to our safety. It’s a survival mechanism that’s allowed us to evolve as a species. This responsive system means that when we detect a threat in our environment many changes occur in our body that prime...
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The Art of Boundary Setting

roberto-nickson-367522 Setting boundaries, in order to better care for ourselves, isn’t always easy. We live in a culture that expects us to do it all and have it all. Listening to your body and slowing down aren’t associated with success and acclaim. Especially as women, we are expected...
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Becoming a Mother

dakota-corbin-243775 Becoming a mother is one of the most soul shaking transitions there is. No matter how prepared you are, there really isn’t anything that can truly prepare you for the change. It’s a huge shift in your identity, your relationship with others in your life and the...
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5 Ways Massage Therapy Keeps You Younger

5 Ways Massage Therapy Keeps You Younger
Being proactive about healthy choices and balance are key to aging gracefully. The benefits of massage are one of the most enjoyable, drug free choices for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and staying in check with your body. Here's 5 reasons Massage Therapy can help you feel younger, whatever age you are! 1. Helping you cope with stress Having...
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Increase the Good Vibes at Home

Increase the Good Vibes at Home
Nothing beats coming home to a cool, cozy space that you can't wait to kick back and relax in. I am totally loving my good house vibes these days, so I wrote a list of some of things that help keep my home in a positive groove. 1. Make the bed, er'y day Once I started making...
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Why Be All or Nothing?

Why Be All or Nothing?
How familiar is the "all or nothing" mindset to you? In the beginning, being all or nothing can be a very powerful energy. It triggers new ideas, creates a positive outlook and makes us feel epowered and driven. We should totally take advantage of these bursts that allow us to get wrapped up in excitement, inspiration and...
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Ladies, Have You Heard of Maya Abdominal Therapy?

Ladies, Have You Heard of Maya Abdominal Therapy?
Maya Abdominal Therapy is a powerful self-care tool for women. Sessions bring a positive practice to many common (and uncommon) women’s health issues surrounding the uterus and the abdomen, offering women an opportunity take a more active and conscious roll in their health and reproductive challenges that they face. Renee Warner has created a rare...
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