Fill Yourself Up

Fill Yourself Up

Love Others Out of Your Overflow… Even as we cope with our own health issues, we often take on too much when it comes to caring for those around us. We love and prioritize others at the EXPENSE of our own health, happiness and wellbeing. We love others from the…
Take Control!

Take Control!

Dealing with illness is exhausting. It can be really hard to even know where to begin. I get it. The good news is...there IS a way forward and I have seen it many times. It's going to take a little time. Join me on my Facebook group or visit my…
Healthy Habits

Healthy Habits

I do this because it wakes up my digestive system, increases liver function, and starts me off on the right foot for proper hydration during the entire day. What’s the one healthy habit that you do every morning to help you set the tone for your day? Do you drink…
Indigestion Tips

Indigestion Tips

Remove irritating stimulants such as alcohol, caffeine, dairy, gluten, refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, processed foods, hydrogenated oils and junk food. Fill the diet with nutrient-dense whole foods. Add high fibre foods, and increase foods with omega-3 fatty acids. Increase intake of probiotics to restore balance of intestinal flora. Supplement with…
Are You Feeling Blue?

Are You Feeling Blue?

As we are now in fall, and soon to follow winter weather, it is important to be mindful of how our environment affects our mental and physical health. Seasonality affects our routines, activities and the amount of time we spend indoors/outdoors. It influences our diet and the foods we crave.…
Managing Stress

Managing Stress

I fully understand the level of anxiety and stress that overtakes one when faced with cancer or illness of any kind. It's there, whether acknowledged it or not. What works to minimize it for some, does not work for others. Simple steps towards managing stress: Choose some actionable items that…
18-10-18

18-10-18

This is a date imprinted on my memory forever. It was the day I received the devastating news of my cancer diagnosis. It rocked my world, and I was sent reeling for the coming days and weeks, while sorting through what this meant for my future. It's monumentally important for…
Health Update

Health Update

First and foremost, I am happy to report all good news on the medical front! Thorough eye exams with my Ophthalmologist showed nothing, which is exactly what I want to hear! My oncologist delivered the news that my brain MRI is clear, and bloodwork is all good. Although I'm getting…