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6 Natural Cold Remedies that Work Immediately

by Laila Heidema // February 20, 2018 // Comments off
Have you been feeling it? That sore throat? The runny nose? The incessant cough? And the overall feeling of fatigue that comes with fighting a cold. Cold and flu season is well underway and you may not be feeling your... 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 →

Superfoods 101: Easy Ways to Get Your Fill

by Laila Heidema // July 18, 2016 // Comments off
Superfoods are getting a lot of buzz lately. So many items are being called superfoods now and you may have a general sense that this is a good thing (super equals good, right?), but not know what this term really... 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 →

Tips to Kick That Sugar Habit

by Laila Heidema // April 5, 2016 // Comments off
Okay, so we’ve (mostly) all been there. I want to eat healthier. I really shouldn’t have that dessert. I need to cut down on my sugar intake. Okay, I’ll have this piece of cake and then I’ll cut down on sugar. A sugar... 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 →

Getting Started on Healthy Eating

by Laila Heidema // February 29, 2016 // Comments off
Many people approach me with the question, I want to eat more healthily, but how do I get started?, and my answer is usually, Do it gradually and sustainably. Any kind of lifestyle change can be overwhelming but it can... Continue reading →

Recent Posts

  • Sleep Hacks: How to Get Your Best Sleep
  • Get Off the Hamster Wheel of Chronic Stress
  • 6 Natural Cold Remedies that Work Immediately
  • 5 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Weekday Mornings
  • How to Overcome New Mom Exhaustion

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