The number of individuals grappling with mental health issues in the last 18 months has increased, but 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness or addiction problem in any given year. 

Mental Health Matters.

You need to give extra attention at this time of year because the likelihood of ending up with a cold or flu is significantly increased, not to mention protecting yourself against COVID 19.  

The Child’s Pose is considered a resting and recovery yoga posture and can be as relaxing as Savasana- the final relaxation in a yoga class.

Our bones are usually at their densest in our 30’s, and if osteopenia and osteoporosis are to occur, it will likely happen after 50.

So, unfortunately, no blog will be delivered to your inbox this Wednesday morning. Stay tuned for my next blog on Wed. Sept. 22nd.

Autumn is the perfect time to hit the reset button on your self-care, as it can be very motivating, similar to a New Year blitz of resolutions!

"When a woman finally learns that pleasing the world is impossible, she becomes free to learn how to please herself."

At the moment, travelling and having visitors is possible, and a strong need to connect and the desire to embrace summer to the fullest is a recipe that invites overindulgence.  

ACV has been shown to have various healthy properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.

A store-bought salad dressing may be the easiest, but it’s far from healthy as most are laden with polyunsaturated fats, MSG, fructose sugar, and caramel colour-which is highly toxic.

In all sports, women are competing in record numbers and are rejecting a culture of silence, sexism, and oppression, clearly stating that this will no longer be the price of competing.

Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means non-harming or nonviolence, and its reverence exists in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions.

This mixture evokes the beloved taste of freshly made lemonade, but it’s infused with body-boosting ingredients.

Your individual water needs depend on your health, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, how active you are and the climate you live in.

Organic food is healthier and has a positive impact on our planet.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus, which are critical for building bone

Sunscreen is as much a part of summer as iced tea and flip flops, but did you know that the type of sunscreen you use matters?

Today I turn 60!   I’ve never been one to make a fuss on my birthday, not even the big ones. 

Meet Peggy and Molly, new members of the yoga team at County Yoga Loft.