by Joanne Parker | Aug 28, 2019 | General Health, healthy eating, mindfulness, Stress, Thrive, Wellness
Picture this: You hit the snooze button one too many times, had a last minute project thrown at you at work, and then sat in an hour of traffic (or if you’re luck enough to live a short commute from home – perhaps you’ve spent the afternoon running...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 14, 2019 | General Health, healthy eating, mindfulness, Nourish, Nutrition, weight loss
As a nutrition coach I focus on habits and behaviours – and the first habit I introduce to clients is mindful eating. We’re often told WHAT to eat… what types of foods, how much of them, what combinations, and what time to eat them – all with the...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 5, 2019 | Exercise, Fitness, General Health, menopause, Move, Sweat
Exercising is good for you, for so many reasons – physically & mentally. This isn’t new information – the benefits of exercise have been well researched and reported. But what if you are living with chronic pain (i.e. pain that lasts longer than...
by Joanne Parker | Jul 29, 2019 | General Health, healthy eating, Nourish, Recipes
Almond Butter Stuffed Dates Ingredients 12 Medjool Dates (no sulphites) 12 tsp Almond Butter (no added sugar or oil) Optional Toppings: unsweetened shredded coconut, pomegranate seeds, chia seeds, hemp hearts, cinnamon and/or a pinch of sea salt Preparation Create...
by Joanne Parker | Jul 23, 2019 | General Health, menopause, Thrive, Uncategorized
Menopause is a normal, natural life event that occurs when a woman’s period stops. It commonly happens between the ages of 40 and 58. Smokers can start menopause up to 2 years earlier than non-smokers. Menopause happens because the ovaries naturally stop producing the...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 25, 2019 | Fatigue, General Health, menopause, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, weight loss
Have you ever wondered whether a lack of sleep can cause weight gain? Are you stuck trying to figure out why you’re gaining weight? Or why it’s so difficult to lose those extra kilos that just seemed to sneak up on you despite not changing your diet or exercise...