Sleep Hacks: How to Get Your Best Sleep

by Laila Heidema // November 8, 2020 // Comments off

You’re tired. You didn’t sleep well last night, or the night before. You can’t even function before your first cup of coffee in the morning, and might need another 2-3 cups to get you through the day. And while you... Continue reading →

Get Off the Hamster Wheel of Chronic Stress

by Laila Heidema // October 30, 2020 // Comments off

Ever find yourself thinking, gosh, I’m so run down and stressed this week, only to realize that this week is really no different from last week? Or the week before that? You’re feeling particularly overwhelmed and your best friend asks... Continue reading →

5 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Weekday Mornings

by Laila Heidema // January 3, 2018 // Comments off

Breakfast. It’s the first thing you put in your body after a night-long fast and ideally, highly nourishing, filling and full of good stuff to give you energy and keep you going for hours. Yet sometimes starting our day on... Continue reading →

How to Overcome New Mom Exhaustion

by Laila Heidema // August 22, 2016 // Comments off

This month’s article has been kindly provided by my friend, Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Pearl Arjomand. Welcome Pearl! Did you just have a baby and are struggling to stay awake? Having a baby includes a lot of change − to your... Continue reading →

6 Healthy Snacks That Everyone Can Enjoy

by Laila Heidema // June 6, 2016 // Comments off

Looking for a few go-to snacks? The best ones will nourish you and leave you feeling satisfied. They’ll also have a good combination of carbs, protein and fat to provide you with energy and leave you satiated until your next... Continue reading →

Beat the 3pm Energy Crash

by Laila Heidema // May 1, 2016 // Comments off

Years ago when I worked in an office, without fail by 2-3pm my energy levels would crash and I would consistently turn to something, anything to get me through the rest of the day (which by then felt like it... Continue reading →

Start Your Day with a Green Smoothie

by Laila Heidema // March 18, 2016 // Comments off

We’ve all heard the old adage, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but until a few years ago I didn’t really abide by it. In fact, the first thing you consume to break an 8-10-hour fast should replenish... Continue reading →