Most people have heard that pesticides are bad for us and the environment. But did you know that pesticides have been linked to a number of different cancers? There are at least 70 pesticides that are widely used and are classified as probably…
I’ve always wondered what makes cruciferous vegetables such champions in the cancer fighting world! Before I delved into researching this question, I had come across a lot of information about the powerful effects of cruciferous vegetables. I figured a PubMed…
We all know that chronic inflammation is not good for us, but did you know that it can also be tied to the development of cancer? I had learned that chronic inflammation could be harmful to our bodies back in…
Throughout the years, I’ve dabbled with journaling off and on. After watching a couple of my favorite YouTubers talk about how it’s an integral part of their morning or bedtime routine, I decided to make more of an effort to…
I’m one of those people who can’t sit in one place for more than an hour or two… I start getting ansty and I simply need to jump up and move around for a bit. That’s not to say that…
Cleaning our homes is one of those necessary tasks that many of us don’t particularly enjoy. That said, many of us also don’t enjoy living in a dirty home! So, we go out and buy the required cleaning products to…
We all know that vegetables are good for us. It’s been drummed into us from a young age to “eat our veggies” or “eat our greens”. Even a child would not argue against this. But what is it about vegetables…
Before I started counselling cancer patients on their chemotherapy protocols in the Outpatient Oncology Clinic at my hospital, I had never heard of a cancer coach. Yes, I knew that coaches existed, and I had heard of: ✔life coaches ✔career coaches ✔sports…
I was first introduced to meditation when I was in high school. A family friend had invited a meditation practitioner named Soma to stay at their house for a week to teach them how to meditate. They also invited my own…
I joined my first yoga class back in University. Back then, I joined yoga because I wanted to explore this fascinating practice as a way to keep me grounded during a hectic University schedule! Also, I had several friends and…