Month: April 2018
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Sweet Dreams are Made of This
67% of people struggle with sleep at least once a week. 27% of people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, I am one of those people. I can toss and turn for hours before finally falling asleep, making me frustrated, which makes it even more difficult to drift off. Who can relate? I’ve also…
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Plant Power Nourish Bowl
V+          Makes: 2 servings          Cook time: 20 mins Ingredients 1 cup Quiona 1 cup Frozen Edamame 1 Tomato 24 Baby Carrots 1 cup Fresh Spinach Directions Cook Quiona (see directions for cooking it here) Boil Edamame for a few minutes until tender Once quiona has finished cooking, remove from heat and remove lid. Fluff grains…
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Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: My first experiences as an animal activist
April is Animal Cruelty Prevention Month This morning (after working nights) I will be attending a pre sentence report for of one of the worst cases of Animal Cruelty in Canadian history to help show that the public DOES care about neglect and cruelty to animals. Over 1500 pigs died due to complete neglect from…
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Pet Safety: Using Essential Oils Safely with Dogs and Cats
With the renewed interest in essential oils over the last few years it is no surprise that pet owners are curious to see if the oils that have helped them so much can also help their furry friends. The short answer is yes they can. Some are rightly concerned that their beloved pets may become…