Herbs growing in your garden and stored in your kitchen cabinets have played important roles throughout the history of human civilization. Although we don’t consume mass quantities of them as a big calorie source, they make an important contribution to a healthy diet nevertheless. Besides adding flavour and protecting against microbes, herbs provide high levels of antioxidants – some of the highest values found in any food.
Read MoreOn a deep emotional level, the element of Fire can be understood as passion, love, and joy. Its vibrant energy allows us to become fully aware of ourselves and expand out into the world. When in balance, it brings spark, laughter, and great pleasure.
Read MoreLearn strategies to help with signs and symptoms of Acid Reflux.
Read MoreWe will explore some techniques I use to manage my pregnancy pains. I hope they will help you too!
Read MoreIn this article we will explain 5 key nutrients that, when deficient, can cause chronic pain.
Read MoreLet this Spring be a time where you move forward with new optimism, and determination to bring better emotional happiness into your life.
Read MoreEnergy Medicine is a great skill to add to any manual therapy, therapeutic massage, somatic body work or holistic nutrition business. It’s easy to learn, simple and effective and perfect to use on your own family, friends, even pets and potential clients.
Read MoreI think some of our ancient cultures might have known something we’ve lost our knowledge about.
Read MoreLet’s explore, be creative and have some fun in showing us what connection means to you. Use #iconnectCRV and post your very own photo on Instagram (tag @corepotentials) or one of Core Potentials Facebook Contest posts that expresses what connection means to you
Read MoreEveryone experiences occasional digestive symptoms such as upset stomach, gas, heartburn, nausea, constipation or diarrhea. However, when these symptoms occur frequently, they can cause major disruptions to your life. Fortunately, diet and lifestyle changes can have a positive impact on your gut health.
Learn simple ways to improve your digestion naturally.
Read MoreIn celebration of February’s “Psychology Month,” Core Potentials helps raise awareness about mental health in Canada.
Read MoreLate summer and early autumn brings about Earth’s harvest. It’s all about the colours of orange, yellow, sweet tastes, bountiful giving and connecting energetically to our stomachs, spleen, and digestion of both its foods and life.
“Imagination is the most marvellous, miraculous, inconceivably powerful force the world has ever known.”
~ Napolean Hill
Read MoreAt the end of a long day I go for a run to burn off any excess energy and support my mental and physical health. Here are some great tips that I have learned about running and can be applied for beginners or for people who simply want to enjoy the benefits that I enjoy in a non-competitive way.
Read MoreLast week I had the chance to share with my family, pre-prepared meals from Manna | Sacred Meals, an awesome meal food prep company I provide nutritional consultation for. Manna spends countless hours perfecting their vegan and vegetarian recipes, creating delicious and healthy dishes to deliver to your door.
Read MoreThe summertime’s seasonal qualities perfectly describe the “Fire” Element’s distinctive characteristics. Summer is an active time full of movement, warmth, growth and relationships. Society is typically outside, gathering, and enjoying each other’s company. Humans and plants flourish with the warmth of the sun. Nature itself is moving, the plants are now thriving, animals are getting ready to produce their young and things are busy. Find out what make a “Fire” type personality and why summer time is all about this type of energy.
Read MoreFor many of us, December is a time for holiday sweets. Recipes pass from generation to generation. Gifting of homemade favourites is a sure way to show someone you love them. One of my favourite holiday memories is decorating dozens of my mom’s Italian cookies; a tradition I now do each year with my own children. Giving and receiving of sweets brings joy and comfort to the holiday season and we would be remiss to turn down an offer of homemade cookies and candies.
Choose your sugar consumption wisely. When making handmade sweets try substituting whole foods. If you decide to eat a holiday cookie with processed sugar; relish the sweetness, be thankful of the love that went into making it, and cherish the memories that accompany it.
Read MoreIf you are one of the millions of people like my client who has a form of “insulin resistance,” (fluctuating blood glucose levels, prediabetes, diabetes, metabolic syndrome) maintaining normal blood sugar levels can be challenging. A drop or spike in your levels can result in serious health problems as well as common complications, including fatigue, weight gain and sugar cravings. Implementing our basic strategies can start the process.
Enjoy a Chakra healing diet and eat foods that give out those good vibrations to keep your energy system free flowing. Tasting the rainbow might be the key to keeping your body, mind, and spirit in alignment.
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