Donna Rivard

What is Stress? What you feel when life’s demands exceed your ability to meet those demands. The adrenal fatigue theory suggests that...

While Dietitians and Registered Holistic Nutritionists™ (also called Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ Professionals, Registered...

What is Kombucha? This is a fermented lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly used for it's health 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...

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...

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...

It’s that time of year when those of us living in the northern hemisphere are experiencing cold temperatures and less sunshine. Sunlight...

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...

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...

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...

With the gaining popularity of ‘going green’ and being more conscious of our responsibilities as residents on Mother Earth, a more...

Reflect on the holiday. When you feel sad that the holiday is over, cheer yourself up by thinking about all of the good times that you...

The biggest challenge for the holiday season is finding the perfect gift for your loved one and surviving the Christmas binge. With only...

Everyone and their mother seem to be talking about "Leaky Gut Syndrome" lately. Leaky Gut Syndrome refers to an increase in intestinal...

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....

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions. Symptoms can vary depending on the type of anxiety disorder. Stress and...

Research has shown that women who experience anxiety are 3-5x more likely to have hot flashes – there is definitely a connection or...

Do you feel that everywhere you look and read, it has something to do nutrition, diets, fitness and everything is different? One expert...

Did you know that Chronic stress can affect your body’s ability to recuperate from physical, mental or emotional stress? This is likely...

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...