Inside The Polished Apple

Travel offers such an amazing opportunity to learn about lifestyles in other countries. Our family had a wonderful holiday in Paris this past April, and we were impressed by the art, architecture, food, and people. Like a souvenir, it's fun to consider what daily traits we can bring home to our own life. As part of Elan Family Wellness Centre's theme of #mindfulnessmay, here are a few tips to ponder: 5 Health Tips I Learned in Paris Take the stairs - Whether it's 3 flights down in the Metro to catch a train, or 2 flights up to your apartment, be prepared for both stairs and walking to keep you in shape. In a dense city where driving and parking a car looks nearly impossible, walking is key. Here in Calgary, there's not as much choice for getting your daily exercise, but is there a way to bring more walking or exercise into your routine in our spread out, commuter-friendly North American city? Keep the fat -Yes, France is know for their buttery croiss...

Elan's February Theme is Warmth! Here are some remedy suggestions from our Homeopathic Practitioner Ally Morberg. SUN'S OUT!!!! We survived the deep freeze friends! I realize we still have a few months of winter left but let’s hope the coldest days are behind us. That being said, the cold days have really made me appreciate the warmth of the winter sun. If you are one of the lucky ones heading somewhere hot and sunny for a winter break, there are some wonderful homeopathic remedies that you might want to have on hand. JET LAG: the remedy Cocculus Indicus is used for nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness and for the bad effects from sleep loss and mental excitement. ANXIETY: the remedy Aconitum Napellus is used to help ease fear and anxiety of the mind.It is also good for fevers and illness that come on suddenly where the skin is dry, hot and flushed. SUNSTROKE: the remedy Belladonna is good to have for the initial stages and effects of sunstroke. If...

I'm stretching the truth a little, I am Vegan for 10 days, I am travelling and have to figure out how to eat until the end of this challenge.  I did a poor job at planning this challenge as I am now at a seminar (for NSA chiropractic) until Monday, at which point, I will no longer be vegan!   I am daunted at the thought of eating out for the next few days, so I'm planning ahead.   First I packed: nuts! (cashews, almonds, pecans, and a few seeds thrown in). hemp hearts granola a few tea bags but that has nothing to do with eating Vegan. That was all fine for border crossing, by the way.    Then I bought a few items at the store-would have liked to say it was Whole Foods, but no.  I was shopping for a take-home toy and wandered into the food section.   Some food I bought: Rice crackers Hummous Pears, apples, oranges Applesauce Avocados Sugar snap peas and carrots Almond Milk Almond Butter Prepared 4 Bean Salad (probably not ...