It’s 2020 and I’m coming up on 3 years since I first pursued Functional Medicine as a patient. The time certainly flies, but I will never forget that time in my life, because I never, ever want to go back to that. Less than 3 years ago (crazy!), I was in the deep, dark trenches of a health crisis. That … Read More
Tired? Here’s How to Get Better Sleep For Good
Are you tired? Your sleep patterns and daily habits may need some TLC. There’s no denying that we live in a culture that prioritizes productivity, the constant ‘go-go-go’ and making personal sacrifices to be as productive as possible. So when we need to GET ISH DONE (which seems like always), what seems to be the first to be sacrificed? Very … Read More
How to Use Mindful Eating to Digest Your Best
Are you digesting your food perfectly? Probably not.Even if you don’t suffer from digestive complaints (and this is honestly more rare than not these days), you can always amp up your digestion. Optimal digestion is SO important because it’s the process that gives us the energy and vitality to be rockstar humans. If I asked you to point to where … Read More
Let’s Get Real: My Personal Health Journey UPDATE (Part 2)
It’s been a real journey… About 10 months ago now, I made a big decision. I was fed up with chronic health issues that wouldn’t resolve despite my best efforts. I was tired, bloated, anxious, not digesting anything, itchy with chronic eczema and rashes, unmotivated, and downright feeling like shit. (Side note: if you haven’t read it yet, read my first post … Read More
Drink This, Not That: How to Make Better Bevvie Choices
What you drink, counts, a lot. Yes, our food choices are super important, but so are our beverage choices. What we choose to imbibe on the daily has a massive impact on our health and wellbeing and a lot of us are unknowingly sabotaging a decent diet with poor beverage choices. This is so important that I’m not even going … Read More
Let’s Get Real: My Personal Health Journey (Part 1)
At times I like to pretend that I’m the superhuman glowing epitome of health and wellness. But like you, I’m on my own humbling health journey and it’s been a bumpy road. Let me explain, because it’s a little confusing. I’m a very health-conscious person and do my best to uphold a healthy lifestyle and make healthful choices. I … Read More
6 Edible Flowers You NEED in Your Home Garden
Eat… flowers… what?! Yes! There are many edible flowers that make delicious, flavourful, nutritious and PRETTY additions to your meals. Plus, they’re wildly easy to grow, AND attract pollinators (bees, butterflies, hummingbirds…), which we NEED in order to grow vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, squash etc. There are so many to choose from, but I’ve come up with my personal top … Read More
How to Tap Into the Power of a Personalized Yoga Practice
GUEST WRITER BLOG POST BY MEG O’REILLY: Just eight months ago I would have described myself as a devout yogi who, over the course of ten years, experienced countless mental, physical and spiritual benefits as a result of my regular practice. When I was 17 years old, hot yoga was a workout I would do with a group of friends. … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Organic Veggies
So, you’re ready to grow your own organic veggies, but have never gardened in your life and have no idea where to begin. Perhaps you are like my friend Sarah and consider yourself to be an accidental plant murderer and have a black thumb (sorry Sarah). I bet there are a million questions flying through your head, like “what kind of … Read More
30 Facts About Me
Because I’m kind of elusive, and I’m ready to share a little more about myself… Here are 30 random facts about Laura Franklin (aka ME) that are sure to excite you. Well, they might not excite you but if your aim is to learn more about me, then read on: 30 Facts About Me: I was born and raised in … Read More
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