Nurturing my garden has led me to greater nurture myself. I am so grateful that I have access to a garden patch while living in a city. My garden gives me the opportunity to:

• Grow my own organic vegetables & herbs
  
• Connect to nature, my community & ground
  
• Supplement my diet with fresh produce & even lower my grocery bills
  

Stress: It is something that we will come in contact with at some point, whether acute or chronic.

Rather than remove the stressor, which is often unrealistic, we can learn ways to manage stress by supporting ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and energetically.

It's all too common that people are stuck in a cycle of "fight, flight or freeze" where we are on high alert. This can tax the adrenals leading to burnout or fatigue.

Exactly 1 year ago, I decided to end my relationship with all forms of hormonal birth control and I have not looked back. After almost 9 years of various forms of contraception, I decided to cut ties with synthetic hormones and begin to safely remove them from my body. I am grateful for my traumatic experience of getting the IUD from the moment of insertion to the removal 8 months later. This is what really pushed me over the edge and made me rethink what I was putting into my body and how much discomfort and imbalance I could bear.

Transitioning off of hormones was not easy. It takes time, patience, trust and forgiveness. Women’s bodies are powerful and carry innate wisdom that can thrive under the right circumstances. It’s time we look at imbalance as a sign that we need additional support through diet and lifestyle rather than our bodies failing us.

Learn about my journey over the past year to support my ever-changing hormones using a whole body approach. Educate yourself about associated nutrition, supplements, lifestyle changes and energetic self-care that I implemented. I am delighted to say that I am more connected and in tune with my body than ever.

Skiing is one of my favorite ways to stay active during the winter months. I find the repetition of the turns combined with the gliding very meditative.

For me, it requires a mixture of focus and relaxation.

Skiing is physically and mentally taxing. It is important to keep your body hydrated to prevent fatigue and muscle soreness. 
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Read below to learn some simple tips for how to support your body to maintain endurance and strength and save money!

​CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Many farmers provide weekly or bi-weekly shares with a mix of seasonal vegetables and fruit. I look forward to my box and spend the weekend coming up with creative ways to use some unique vegetables that I have never heard of!

​If you have certain dietary restrictions like me, you may become anxious about what to eat when you are traveling.

Here are some tips that can help you feel more relaxed about your next meal in another country: