Creative Cooking for One or Two

Cooking for one or two can be quite challenging and expensive. Many recipes are designed for 4-6 people. And grocery stores often require you to buy in bulk to save money. Many people find that they waste a lot of food when they are cooking for only one or two. Or they feel stuck in a rut - eating the same soup and sandwiches day-after-day. The good news is that you can get creative when cooking for one or two people while also saving money and reducing waste.

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Top Tips for Better Sleep

We all know just how important sleep is for our overall health, but many of us have trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep without any clear reason why. One of the best ways to improve sleep quality is to create and stick to a routine around sleep. When it comes to health, consistency is key. Our bodies thrive off of routine. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day - even on the weekends. Target getting as much good quality sleep before 2:00AM as possible. This is when sleeps is most restorative. When possible, keep napping to a minimum (20 minutes) to prevent disruption of your sleep cycle (ie. circadian rhythm).

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Massage Myths - Fact or Fiction?

Registered massage therapists (RMTs) have a deep understanding of the whole musculoskeletal system including joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, fascial, and muscles of course. We also understand other body systems such as the endocrine system (hormones) , nervous system, digestive system and more. When you’re getting a massage by an RMT they are working with the consideration of your body as a whole.

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New Year's Resolutions - The Psychology of Behaviour Change

Did you make any new year’s resolutions this year? How are they going? Congratulations on giving it a go, even if it’s not going the way you hoped at times. Setting goals or intentions is a great first step to getting more in touch with what is important to you. Below are some ideas I’ve come across over the years about the psychology of behavior change that can help you as you go forward:

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