How to Change Your Mindset for Personal Growth and Success

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Mindset is a powerful force that can significantly shape lives. It can influence everything from relationships, careers, overall happiness and enjoyment of life. Some people seem fixed in a negative bias or mindset which doesn’t allow them to see the other side of things from a more positive perspective. Staying stuck in negativity allows fears…

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Spiced Pineapple Mule Mocktail

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Tall Collins glass with pineapple mule mocktail in it, garnished with lemon peel and fresh thai basil.

I had the pleasure of attending the first mocktail class at Lakehouse Kitchens. It was a delight and a highlight during dry January. I’d love to share the recipe with you so you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail sans alcohol! Hands on time: 15 minsTotal time: 15 minsServes 1  1.5 oz Spiced Pineapple Syrup * 0.5…

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Important Public Announcement on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

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There is exciting news on the horizon when it comes to PharmaCare & HRT! On September 12, 2024, British Columbia became the first province to sign a pharmacare agreement with the federal government that would allow BC to fund hormone replacement therapy (HRT).* It is well documented that untreated menopause symptoms have a negative impact…

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Hypnotherapy & Back Pain

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Woman holding her upper back feeling back pain.

Back pain affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can be acute or chronic, and it can have a strong negative effect on daily activities, work productivity, and overall quality of life. Traditional treatments often include medication, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery. Some effective integrative approaches include hypnotherapy, Cold Laser Therapy, Neural Therapy, Prolotherapy…

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Eggplant Dumplings Alla Parmigiana

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Baskets of purple eggplants to choose from to make eggplant dumplings alla parmigiana.

If you like melanzane alla parmigiana, this dish tastes just like the Italian classic but in dumpling form. The dumplings are gloriously rich and cheesy and yet somehow incredibly light. You can make the sauce ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. The…

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Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad

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As we head into the fall, you probably notice that your food habits trend more towards warm and cozy. This salad is a quick and easy way to keep eating your veggies without sacrificing taste! Bursting with flavour and so easy to make in minutes, it’s a great addition to any lunch or dinner and…

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Natural Pain Relief With Cold Laser Therapy 

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Whether your suffering from a stubborn rotator cuff injury, arthritis or a non-healing skin affliction, Cold Laser Therapy can be a painless natural way to stimulate healing in the body.  A cold laser, otherwise known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a completely safe, noninvasive, non-toxic and non-thermal therapy. It works by using a special type…

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Easy Peasy Bean Salad

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top down view of a bowl of bean salad on a marble countertop with a spoon beside the bowl

It’s amazing how many people forget about eating beans! They are so nutritious, loaded in protein, fibre, iron and magnesium. And they are super quick and easy to prepare. This easy bean salad can be added to a bed of greens or eaten on its own! Easy Peasy Bean Salad Recipe INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: Place all […]

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Heart Health Awareness in February 

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Person wearing a heart monitor on their wrist and looking at their heart rate reading as part of their strategy for maintaining a healthy heart.

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Canada for both men and women? Heart disease is often known as the silent killer because it has few or no outward symptoms. While there are “common presentations” of a possible heart attack, most of the time we know someone has heart…

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