Last year I talked to you about Earthing. Now, I’d like to introduce you to something different— the Wim Hof Method This not a placebo. It definitely works. From his website it says: "Realize Your Full Potential". Over time, our relationship with the world we live in has changed. Our lifestyles have disconnected us from the [...]
The month of May flew by! It was so good connecting with many of you. Thank you for your interest in hearing about what I have been up to on my sabbatical. Many of you are also craving some deep rest. Reach out to me for a consultation or acupuncture treatment to figure out how [...]
With June being just around the corner (I can’t even begin to process my mind around that fact!) let's discuss a few chemicals of concern that may be in our sunscreen/SPF products. In my last blog post I mentioned how our skin is the largest organ in our body. Research has shown that we absorb [...]
“If a person puts even one measure of effort into following ritual… he will get back twice as much” - Xunzi Have you been struggling with stress, anxiety, worry, sleep issues and difficulty fully engaging in your work or relationships? The past year has presented us with constant changes and endless uncertainty. What do we [...]
Have you noticed increased shedding on your hairbrush or floor lately? It may be more pronounced when you’re showering or just a subtle change when you part or do your hair. Alopecia is the partial (hair thinning) or complete (baldness) absence of hair from anywhere on the body where it normally grows; the condition can [...]
Veggie burrito bowls Recipe from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian These veggie burrito bowls are the perfect easy Tex-Mex dinner: especially when they're piled up with your favourite toppings! Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients 150 g (~ 3/4 cup) brown rice 1 tbsp oil 3 spring onions, sliced 1 [...]
Many of us tend to have occupations or sedentary hobbies that have us sitting for prolonged periods while tapping away on keyboards, clicking mice and straining our eyes at computer screens, so why is it when go to stand up, we notice that the backs of our legs feel stiff? What gives? We didn’t go [...]
Happy Easter from the Brio team! Here are a few fun recipes to make with the whole family this long weekend. Recipe #1: Easter Cookies Makes about 2 dozen (3 1/2-inch) cookies Recipe by Amy Tornquist Too cute to eat? Almost! This five-ingredient Easter cookie dough can be made up to three days ahead, making [...]
Hello all! Long time reader, first time poster -- Receptionist Rav here to present to you my first blog post! Before we get started, I will briefly introduce myself. As some of you may know, I am one of the front desk receptionists here at Brio. I have been a part of the Brio team [...]
Epsom salt baths are popular for soothing sore muscles. Many weekend warriors and desk job-workers have experienced the benefits of taking a warm epsom salt bath. But soaking in epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has benefits beyond relieving achy muscles. Today I’ll highlight 3 of my favourite benefits and exactly how to take an epsom [...]
