Our 2024 Christmas article was a smorgasbord of ways to reduce seasonal stresses. There is a wealth of tips on dealing with: The Reason for the Season This year has a different feel, with so many people struggling financially. How can we do things differently – not in a spirit of deprivation, but more aboutContinue reading “Peaceful Easy Christmas”
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Flower Essences
“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank Spring flowers delight the senses and bring us joy. But did you know that flower essences can quite literally be taken as “food and medicine for the soul”? Unlike essential oils, flower essences areContinue reading “Flower Essences”
Bodywork – when less is more
Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, non-invasive form of bodywork that supports the body’s natural ability to self-correct and heal. Developed in the 1970s by Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls—a British osteopath and judo instructor—this modality blends principles of osteopathy with the intuitive understanding of movement and comfort found in martial arts. The term itself is derived fromContinue reading “Bodywork – when less is more”
Recipe Index
Here at the Wellness Hub, we all have different food preferences. Some prefer to eat mainly plants, others are more animal based or keto. Some follow Weston A Price principles. Some are gluten free, or have other food allergies. So we know there isn’t one ideal diet for everyone. And even if you think you’veContinue reading “Recipe Index”
Good Food on a Budget
These are not easy financial times and many people are struggling with their food budget. It’s tempting to buy the cheapest food available, without worrying about quality. But if we look back to the wisdom of older generations , there are options for good, nourishing meals that are budget friendly. This is a long postContinue reading “Good Food on a Budget”
Growing a Nourishing Garden
This article takes gardening to a new level. If you’re just starting out, scroll down to the Resources section at the bottom for extra information. In my last article I wrote about how you can literally recharge your batteries when you are in nature. This time I would like to present some ideas about makingContinue reading “Growing a Nourishing Garden”
Happy Sun-Days / Vitamin D
Last summer we suggested some ideas to begin a healthy school or work year. Eat well, make good “sleep hygiene” a priority, move off the couch, take “me time” to recharge, have fun in the sun with friends in the bush or at the beach. This summer we’ve been thinking about vitamin D. Summer isContinue reading “Happy Sun-Days / Vitamin D”
Wellington Staycation
By Boxing Day, everybody is ready for a summer holiday. But December and January are not always the best times to get away, for a variety of reasons. If you’re all peopled out and just want to cruise out at home, Wellington is quite a nice place to be. It’s usually very quiet as mostContinue reading “Wellington Staycation”
Happy Healthy Christmas
Myth: Christmas is the happiest time of the year. Reality: For many, it’s stressful and exhausting. For others, it can be lonely and isolated. Let’s see what we can do to change that. A condensed version of this article was published in the Brooklyn Tattler Dec 2024. There is no Tattler in January but weContinue reading “Happy Healthy Christmas”
Defusing Christmas (or any time) stress
Christmas can be a very stressful time, and sometimes we just need to take a few minutes to ourselves, to refocus and relax. See our article on the many types of Christmas stress here, with some ways we can make different choices and have a happy, healthy Christmas. But when there is something we can’tContinue reading “Defusing Christmas (or any time) stress”
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