At this time of year when it is just too easy to want to hide under the covers, waiting until the days are longer and warmer, we have found a few gems that will definitely get you into the kitchen.
Exercise has powerful effects on mental health because it directly influences the nervous system and brain chemistry. Movement helps increase neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which play a role in mood, motivation, and emotional regulation. It also supports the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals.
For thousands of years people have been meditating, often as part of a spiritual practice, but recently, mindfulness has become an extremely effective and popular way to help people manage their stress, support improved mental health and elevate their overall well-being.
Beets give this smoothie a beautiful red colour while providing a mega dose of arginine, an amino acid that’s essential for healthy blood flow and blood vessel dilation. This smoothie is also packed with antioxidants and vitamins from cherries, pomegranate, and banana. Add in a capsule of CytoMatrix’s Magnesium Bis-Glycinate to promote bone health, cardiovascular support, and muscle function, along with Joint Collagen and Paleo Protein powder to increase lean body mass. Ingredients 1/2 frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen dark cherries 2 small beets Handful of pomegranate seeds 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 scoop vanilla Paleo protein powder 1-2 cups milk of choice 1 capsule Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 1 scoop Joint Collagen Directions Wash and chop the beets. Place all ingredients...
Support for the Perimenopausal transition As a practicing Naturopathic Doctor for just over 20 years it never ceases to amaze me how the words of one of my favorite mentors at CCNM told me that I would learn more from my patients and my personal experiences than I would from the books and lectures at CCNM. He was not denigrating the college I went to as I know my formal education was incredible, but what I have learnt from my patients and my personal experiences is the knowledge I know in my heart is true. And as many wise teachers have said “where focus goes, energy flows” (Tony Robbins) and the energy that you put out comes back to you...
