Posts tagged "Health"
The Winter season is in full swing! Cold weather, PSL’s, final exams, and travelling will have many of us more sedentary & indulgent than usual; a recipe for lethargy, stiffness, and stress. Not to mention Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you're working in an office, this is particularly prevalent.
Now for the good news! There is plenty of evidence that exercise is great in fighting against stress, anxiety, and depression (Lox, Martin Ginis, Petruzzello, 2010):
Long before cacao became popular in North America, it was one of the most coveted foods in all of South America. In fact, it was so revered that they named it “Theobroma,” which translates into “food of the gods.” Ancient civilizations, such as the Aztecs and Mayans, believed that the cacao plant was a sacred medicine. Shamans would use it in heart-opening ceremonies to banish negative thoughts and emotions from the body.
As it turns out, scientists are finally validating what our ancient ancestors have known for centuries: raw cacao can have a powerful effect on the human brain.
Guest post by Emma Katarina, holistic nutritionist (CNP) in residence at Green's Organic and Natural Market. With the 150th Canada Day just around the corner, many of us will be celebrating throughout the long weekend. That usually means lots...
Guest post by Justyna Zarzeczny from Thrive With The Seasons If you were in a good mood, which would you choose: a bowl of fruit or candy? What about if you were in a bad mood? We’ve heard it many times...
