Entries by Sophie Bélisle

La fabrication du chocolat

Le jour de la Saint-Valentin il y a quelques années, au lieu de faire une activité qui serait coûteuse, mon conjoint et moi avons passé une bonne soirée à la maison en train de dîner, et la fabrication du chocolat à partir de zéro. Nous avons ensuite ce chocolat dans une fondue au chocolat incroyable! […]

4 Reasons to Meditate Today

Life is busy. We try to fit in as much as possible and do our very best with every task we challenge ourselves with. We want to rock sales and marketing and hiring and firing, while also attending every PTA meeting and field trip and social function we possibly can. We scan Pinterest for cute […]

Weight Loss Supplements: Are Fat Burners Really Worth It?

Commercial weight loss supplements are often filled with caffeine and one or more of the following natural extracts reported to have “fat burning” effects: green tea extract, green coffee bean, raspberry ketone, and garcinia cambogia. This article will describe what these compounds are all about, their effectiveness and safety. FAT BURNERS Several weight loss supplements […]

How to overcome an eating disorder

Over the years I have subjected my body to everything from 3 day fasts to 3 hours of intense exercise daily seeking balance and self-control. I fell into a destructive, life-sucking cycle of bingeing followed by compensatory behaviours, fighting for control and freedom from my prison. I still feel emotion welling in my throat as I remember the […]

Know your SPF!

Believe it or not… sun exposure causes most of the skin changes we think of as the normal part of aging! Always look for a broad spectrum sunscreen when choosing an SPF for your face and body. Broad spectrum will protect you against both ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, the main cause of sunburn, which are […]

Hangover Myths & Cures

What does drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and thirst have in common? One or many of these symptoms could be experienced during a hangover. Common phrases heard the day after are that you “will never do this again”. So what now? Recovery is key! Let’s discuss the myths associated to hangovers, and find tricks to feel better…just in […]

Healthy Baking Tips

Doing small modifications to your recipes can reduce the amount of calories and/or fat significantly. Here are my favorite sneaky food swaps to cut calories and fat: Sugar: reduce and substitute Decreased testosterone levels may brand viagra uk click here now cause low libido, decreased energy and depressed mood. But the problem is with tadalafil […]

How to stay healthy through the Holidays

Let’s set the scene: You’re having a good time at a family holiday party. The alcoholic beverages are being poured, which you haven’t been able to reach the bottom of your cup in hours (thanks to your favorite aunt or cousin). The food smells and tastes amazing! You’re talking to everyone and lose track of […]

How to Incorporate Movement Into Your Office Routine

Full-time employees will spend nearly 30,000 hours at work through a 30-year career. for many, this means 30,000 hours sitting at a desk. It makes sense to start looking at ways to stay active to improve your well-being.  Even when exercising a few times per day, sitting has been shown to have some negative impacts […]

Facing « The Wall » During a Race

A few years ago, I decided to compete in a half marathon race. I’ve been running since I’ve been a teenager, and for me, nothing would beat the emotional and physical feeling I would get at the end of a long race. Emotionally, you are so proud of your success, and physically, you have mixed […]