August 4, 2020
Reflections on Self-Care, Self-Compassion and Kindness
Self-care practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It’s about befriending who we are already. — Pema Chödrön, “Nothing to …
General
May 29, 2020
An Invitation to Breathe
“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only …
February 7, 2020
Quieting the Mind
“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself…” Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, MD Our mind has multiple facets. Our mind can function …
November 1, 2019
Reflections on Mindful Presence
While we all do our best to prioritize self-care and prevention throughout the year, the fall – and the cyclical changing of all the …
January 30, 2018
The Top 10 Reasons People with Cancer Should Exercise
There is an incredible body of scientific research exploring how profound the impacts of exercising during a diagnosis of cancer can be. The importance …
October 25, 2017
Managing Side Effects with Exercise
Our bodies are made to move. Muscles attach to bones by tendons and when contracted, pull bones into different positions, creating movement. Not only …
September 26, 2017
Sexual Health and Cancer
What thoughts or feelings come to you when you read these words? What impact has having cancer and its treatment had on your sexuality, …
December 23, 2016
Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation programs are popping up across Canada – and for good reason. This centuries old practice, also known as mindfulness, is one of the …
September 29, 2016
The Importance of Good Posture
The muscles that support our posture play a constant game of tug-of-war. We live in a forward facing world. Things like walking, holding a …
July 25, 2016
Mindful or Mind Full? That is the question.
I started to write this article two hours ago. In between my concentration on writing this article, I have done many things: emails, phone …