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Category Archives: Personal Growth
Life in death: Walk/Run for the Care with Ian Anderson House
For those of you don’t know, I’m a part of a rockin’ team called Finola’s Fans! My mother, Finola Earls, the head of the the team, passed away from cancer three years ago under the care of a hospice for cancer care called … Continue reading
Are you Type A for Anxiety?
Good morning my Type A friends. You know who you are. You are the person others rely upon to get the job done. You show up. You give good support and advice. You’re a good friend. You are reading this blog right … Continue reading
Eczema and the body-mind connection
Most of you know my personal connection to eczema and dermatitis, but this is not a post just about dermatitis! More profound is the body-mind connection and how they cause physical dysfunction or improve upon it, or how more simply, what … Continue reading
Reinventing the body, resurrecting the soul
Spring brings the opportunity for change, and shaking off the old, welcoming new life, new growth… literally and figuratively. With the grey winter days this year, I am so looking forward to the sun and brightness of green and spring and … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
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10 Easy Ways to Start the New Year with a Clear Conscience
Happy New Year to you all! I hope that you have had a restful (somewhat) and peaceful (as much as possible) holiday break, because it is a new year and fresh start if you want it to be. Or do you? January is … Continue reading
Truly enjoying the holidays: Social stress tips to a ‘saner’ you
Only 7 days left everyone until the “big day”, and for many people, the holidays are more stressful than enjoyable. It’s not just the financial pressure, but social interactions can be at the best of times a strain. Having a busy schedule on … Continue reading
Posted in Body-Mind Medicine, Mental Health, Stress Management
Tagged deep breathing, holiday stress tips
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Handling stress when things don’t go according to plan — Deepak Chopra– draoife.com
Hello to all! I have been absent in my blogging as of late, but sometimes what is germinating is more important than a lot of idle chatter :) The health moderation series will be continuing this week, but there are some interesting … Continue reading
Posted in Body-Mind Medicine, Mental Health, Personal Growth
Tagged deepak chopra, Fatigue, meditation, Stress
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What to expect with miscarriage: Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Day
I am privileged to work with many individuals, throughout their lives on many different paths. Grief and loss is an intrinsic part of my work, as every day throughout our lives we experience loss that is a part of living. Acknowledging life … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Growth
Tagged CFO, grief, miscarriage, October 15th, PAILRD, pregnancy infant loss
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A 21-day meditation challenge journey to myself
I’m sure many of you noticed that my blog has been quiet this summer. My summer was a summer of nurturing my needs and increased self-exploration. The more I grow myself, the more I can help others. Also, as health practitioners we need … Continue reading
Tough love means you feel better
What happened to the understanding that medicine should not always be convenient or tasty to actually be working? Buckleys’ commercial and the infamous slogan Tastes awful, but it works, was an important part of my young adult life.
Posted in Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Vitamins
Tagged Herbal Medicine, nutrition, self-growth, tough love, vegetables
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Finola’s Fans: Walk for the Care 2012!
It’s that time of year again, when everyone is involved in walks or run fundraising for their charity of choice, and I am no exception! Yes, you are being hit up for money, or effort! :) As most of you know, the … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Personal Growth
Tagged canadahelps.org, cancer, colon cancer, Ian Anderson House, Walk for the Care
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Lavender Oil for Anxiety and Depression — Natural Medicine Journal: The Official Journal of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Who doesn’t like the smell of lavender? The essential oil of lavender and the herb itself has long been used medicinally, but of course, most people believe it is just the smell alone of this herb that makes you feel … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Body-Mind Medicine, Death, Grief and loss
Tagged Anxiety, depression, Herbal Medicine, Lavender, Mind-Body Con
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10 tips on surviving the holidays: Your support guide!
I have always loved the Christmas holidays. I have always loved the Christmas holidays. I have always loved the Christmas holidays. If I sound like I am trying to convince myself, I am. Don’t misunderstand. I am not Scrooge. I have always liked Christmas, and loved the … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Stress Management, Weight Management
Tagged christmas, Food cravings, holiday survival guide, holidays, humour, laughter, sugar
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End of Life: Do you think about your plan?
For the past week, the Globe and Mail has discussed the theme of critical care, palliative, care, and decisions for end-of-life in Canada. The population in Canada is not only aging with concerns of how we will care for the … Continue reading
Fear of change
The season of fall is one where change is all around us. The leaves change colours, fall off, and die. The weather changes from sunny to more sombre, rainy and cold. Foods change from light and fresh, with things we … Continue reading