What is Stress? What you feel when life’s demands exceed your ability to meet those demands.
What is Stress? What you feel when life’s demands exceed your ability to meet those demands. The adrenal fatigue theory suggests that...
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Donna Rivard
Feb 27, 20222 min read
What is the difference between a Dietitian and a Holistic Nutritionist?
While Dietitians and Registered Holistic Nutritionists™ (also called Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ Professionals, Registered...
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Donna Rivard
Feb 27, 20222 min read
Kombucha-What is it? Some Health Benefits are noted
What is Kombucha? This is a fermented lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly used for it's health benefits. ...
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Donna Rivard
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Which Nut Butter to Choose?
There are so many choices out there now-a-days for healthy nut butter options. So which one is the healthier choice? Which one is more...
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Donna Rivard
Feb 13, 20222 min read
Drinking Water - Benefits
As the human body is made up of around 70% water, we all have to drink sufficient water regularly in order to keep our bodies...
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Donna Rivard
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Some Tips to Get Your Vegetables in your Smoothie
If you’re looking to up your vegetable and fruit intake, smoothies and smoothie bowls are a one-stop-shop for starting your day with 2-4...
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Donna Rivard
Jan 26, 20224 min read
How to Beat the Winter Blues
Do you get unusually crankier during winter? I’ve always had a tough time going through winter. The signs are subtle. I stay longer in...
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Donna Rivard
Jan 19, 20223 min read
Why Vitamin D is so important, especially living in Canada
It’s that time of year when those of us living in the northern hemisphere are experiencing cold temperatures and less sunshine. Sunlight...
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Donna Rivard
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
All of you on my program, have been asked to drink Lemon Water starting on Week 2. This will be 1 cup of warm water, with the juice of...
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Donna Rivard
Jan 11, 20224 min read
Signs Your Blood Sugar is Out of Whack and 12 Ways to Balance it Naturally
Raise your hand if any of these sound familiar: You take the term hangry to an all new level. If you miss a meal, you are super irritable...
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Donna Rivard
Dec 19, 20212 min read
Three Healthy Habits for Busy Lives
There’s often a misconception that a busy lifestyle and a healthy lifestyle are at odds with one another. But there’s no reason for the...
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Donna Rivard
Nov 27, 20212 min read
7 Healthy Tips to Survive Christmas Day
The biggest challenge for the holiday season is finding the perfect gift for your loved one and surviving the Christmas binge. With only...
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Donna Rivard
Nov 27, 20214 min read
The Most Effective Ways to Help With Leaky Gut Syndrome
Everyone and their mother seem to be talking about "Leaky Gut Syndrome" lately. Leaky Gut Syndrome refers to an increase in intestinal...
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Donna Rivard
Nov 27, 20213 min read
Protect Ourselves with the Right Food
I am humbled every day by the times we are currently living through. It’s scary, it’s unsettling, it’s sad. Sometimes it’s horrifying....
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Donna Rivard
Nov 27, 20212 min read
Holiday Eating Tips
Tis’ the season for indulgence! Even though COVID-19 has drastically reduced or eliminated the usual holiday parties and get-togethers,...
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Donna Rivard
Oct 25, 20213 min read
Key Nutrients to support Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions. Symptoms can vary depending on the type of anxiety disorder. Stress and...
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Donna Rivard
Oct 24, 20212 min read
Is there a connection between anxiety and menopause?
Research has shown that women who experience anxiety are 3-5x more likely to have hot flashes – there is definitely a connection or...
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Donna Rivard
Oct 24, 20212 min read
Everything you think you know about healthy eating - could it be making you gain weight and tired?
Do you feel that everywhere you look and read, it has something to do nutrition, diets, fitness and everything is different? One expert...
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Donna Rivard
Oct 24, 20213 min read
Help Fight Adrenal Fatigue
Did you know that Chronic stress can affect your body’s ability to recuperate from physical, mental or emotional stress? This is likely...
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Donna Rivard
Sep 26, 20212 min read
12 Healthy Tips - Get Healthy
These 12 tips cover some basics of healthy eating that can help you make better choices. The key is to eat the right foods, stay active...
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