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Event Announcement - Cooking Classes this Holiday

18/11/2021

If this is your first holiday season as a vegan or you’re hosting a vegan-friendly dinner or party this year, this recipe is a must-have as an offering or bring along that everyone will enjoy!

It is the season to gather and celebrate, cook, laugh & enjoy. If you are interested in learning how to make this delectably savoury soaked sunflower & veggie pate, please join me

Tuesday, November 30th 6:00-7:30 pm

Or

Thursday, Dec 2nd 6:00-7:30 pm

Atlantic Standard Time Zone

To gather (virtually via zoom), cook, laugh & share.

This class is good for the novice to the most advanced chef.

When you sign-up you will receive a detailed list of kitchen equipment so there is no guessing and the recipe so you have time to ask if there are substitutions or additions you might like to make.

$15 per virtual class

To sign up email wildseedhh@gmail.com or message through the app for more details.

Health & Happiness,
Rebecca

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Yoga in the Park July 2021

19/6/2021

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Let us meet in nature, move & connect (while physically distancing).

This is a gentle Hatha yoga class for beginners. An introduction and slow progression of what you will encounter in most practices. Feel confident to explore something new with time and space to ask questions & discover what modifications might suit you!

Class size is max 10.

Social distancing and no adjustment will be made only suggested modifications so you can choose what serves you best.

These classes are slow and will hold space for beginners and those reconnecting with their practice in a gentle way.

Registration required

email: wildseedhh@gmail.com
Phone: 782 234 9453

July 6th-27th Tuesday Mornings 9-10 am

July 8th-29th Thursday Evenings 6:30-7:30 pm

July 10th-31st Saturday Mornings 9-10 am

4 classes $50

Hosted Out of Doors in a beautiful park in Mount Uniacke.

Explore the trails and lakes and get centred in nature!

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Easing Pain

17/6/2020

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First fresh peppermint tea from the garden this year. Much softer of a taste than dried and warm or chilled a delightful way to stay hydrated through the year.

We still have dried leaves from last year and I know I should be cutting it back to have a fuller harvest this year but I may just pick it steam by steam and enjoy a fresh peppermint tea every morning.

Peppermint is a traditional remedy for a number of ailments. It has a calming effect on the gastrointestinal tract and can be used to relieve digestive symptoms, such as gas, bloating and indigestion.

Studies suggest that peppermint relaxes your digestive system and may ease pain. It also prevents smooth muscles from contracting, which could relieve spasms in your gut. .
As peppermint acts as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever, it may diminish certain types of headaches as well.

The menthol in peppermint oil increases blood flow and provides a cooling sensation, possibly easing pain when rubbed on the temples.

I don't know if I could have a garden without this lovely annual herb, but if you're inspired to give it some space in your garden, watch out, it's a creeper that will take over your garden and your heart😍
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#IBS #IBD #guthealing #wholefoods #holistichealth

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A World of Green

11/6/2020

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The big green! Fresh broccoli, zucchini, garlic, onions & frozen peas. Absolutely delicious mixed with a plant-based alfredo, mac & cheese, pesto for the ultimate big green bowl.

The first bit of good news is, they’re packed full of antioxidants! Yay!

Green vegetables are rich in vitamin A: good for building your body’s natural defences, vitamin C for healthy skin and bones and vitamin K to help your body heal itself quickly when necessary. These beautiful green veggies are also rich in potassium and iron. Overall great support for the immune system, and who doesn't need a little more of that in these stressful times.

Green veg are a great source of minerals!

Green leafy vegetables, particularly spinach, are known for being high in magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral necessary for maintaining muscle health, as well as bone formation helping the absorption of calcium.

Green veg like any other colour ate a great source of fibre!

Greens are a brilliant source of natural fibre, aiding digestion and slowing the rate at which your body absorbs sugar. This prevents sharp rises in blood glucose.
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Who is excited for fresh summer green?!?!?

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Prevention is Key & Every Little Bit Helps

16/3/2020

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It’s cold and flu season and we’re all very wary of Covid 19 and what it could turn into to. So as we try to shake this season off of all of the rainbow of germs this particular year has presented, prevention is key.

Of course, we all know and are reminded daily to wash our hands well with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and rinse well, as well as washing often throughout the day.

To use hand sanitizer when you are unable to use soap and water, although there is no need if you have access and are able to wash your hand properly throughout the day.

Not touching your face. I think that’s a given but what might not be as obvious but is an everyday essential during any cold and flu season are a few precautions for prevention that I will highlight below.

High traffic areas that may not be so apparent

While people hopefully are keeping their social distance etiquette, and disinfecting “high touch” areas, are we remembering that our phone is one of the highest traffic areas of all? Viruses don’t live long on hard surfaces, but they do linger for a while. Placing your phone down on a table and then holding it to your face can be a tricky non-obvious spread of infection. Give a little disinfecting love to the device we love the most!

Get fresh air - even when it's cold out

One of the reasons sickness spreads more easily in winter is because we’re all inside sharing the same air and the movement of air is stifled. Opening a window to let in some fresh air or stepping outside for a brief walk can do wonders for clearing out the lungs. Sunlight ( or UV radiation) had a natural protection against viruses lingering in the air. If that’s not an option, an air purifier is an excellent investment. Some models are specifically designed to remove allergens, inactivate bacteria and neutralize viruses. (1,2)

Support your immune system in the kitchen

You can boost your body’s ability to fight off sickness by adding the right vitamins and nutrients to your diet. Some research suggests vitamin C can help shorten the duration of colds and flu by supporting overall immunity. Research also has shown that zinc may decrease how long your common cold lasts, and vitamin D3 has been shown to support your overall immune system. Making healthy meals in your own kitchen can help keep your immunity in check and stop the inadvertent spread.

Eat a wide variety of healthy foods and try to include;

Foods rich in vitamin C include broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, orange juice, papaya, red, green or yellow pepper, sweet potato, strawberries, and tomatoes. Remember to wash fresh fruits and veg well.

Zinc sources include pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, instant oatmeal, almonds & legumes.

Vitamin D Go get 15 min outdoors on a sunny day (even if you're not feeling well). Food sources for D, Fatty fish like herring and sardines, salmon canned tuna, eggs if you eat these. Mushrooms and fortified foods are plant-based sources, but again, if you can sit in a sunbeam outside for 15 mins, this should supply you with boosted vitamin D that is converted naturally in our skin. (3)

There are also great, well researched natural foods to help boost immunity like garlic, oregano, ginger, probiotic foods and more that you can read about here. But nothing is fool proof, keeping your overall immune supported, and keeping transmission down is key.

Get good sleep

People who get less than seven hours of sleep each night are three times more likely to catch colds than those who get at least eight hours. Getting quality sleep on a regular basis strengthens your immune system, helping your body fight off colds, the flu and other infections. (4,5)

Stay active & well hydrated

Activity & Hydration is important, it keeps our lymph moving which is an important part of our immune system. Moderate amounts of aerobic exercise such as jogging, brisk walking and cycling during the cold and flu season can also boost the body's defenses against viruses and bacteria. No need to go to crowded gyms right now, try a walk around your neighbourhood or a workout pulled up on YouTube.

Remember that water is the best liquid to be drinking. If you do get sick, adding small amounts of electrolytes is beneficial. Keeping the throat moist also helps shuttle viruses that haven't crossed the mucousal barrier down the esophagus to the high acid environment of the stomach, our first line of defense! Sip on water throughout the day to keep this line of defense active.

Keep stress in check

Lots of media and constant news about how bad things might be is the worst for your immune system! Stress suppresses our body’s immune system and our ability to fight infection.(6) Keep informed but remember to turn the media off. Start a good book, watch a funny movie, a phone call with a friend or family to keep balance.

Health & Happiness,
~Rebecca

Reference Links;

1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1280232/

2) https://www.genengnews.com/topics/translational-medicine/uv-light-that-is-safe-for-humans-but-bad-for-bacteria-and-viruses/

3) https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170216110002.htm

4) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3256323/

5) https://aacnjournals.org/ccnonline/article/32/2/e19/20424/Sleep-and-Immune-Function

6) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1361287/

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Update to Yoga Classes

15/3/2020

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Hello Yogis & Yoginis we will have to take a pause temporarily. I will update the group by phone if we might continue virtually.

Continue on your journey, reflect inward for guidance, and we will meet again soon lovelies!

Any questions, just call.

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Colour Benefits

9/3/2020

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The glass noodle took on a pinkish tone from the anthocyanins in the purple cabbage💜

Many purple foods contain anthocyanins, the pigment in most purple coloured foods.

All brightly coloured fruit and vegetables contain antioxidants; the compounds that play a key role in protecting our bodies from oxidative stress and free radicals but many naturally purple-coloured foods contain a certain antioxidant called anthocyanin.

These are beneficial plant pigments which give fruit and veg their deep red, purple or blue hues. Research has linked anthocyanins to a wide variety of health benefits including increased longevity, cardiovascular health, cancer prevention and dementia.

A larger group of 93,600 healthy women from the Nurses’ Health Study II was followed for 18 years; a high intake of anthocyanins was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of myocardial infarction. Specifically, those consuming more than three servings per week had a 34% lower risk compared with those who did not consume those amounts.

There are so many tasty foods that include these precious pigments, try blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, even strawberries, purple sweet potato, and one of my favs, purple cabbage. Mix it up and enjoy the benefits💜💜💜

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Prevention is Key & Every Little Bit Helps

Update to Yoga Classes

Hello Yogis & Yoginis we will have to take a pause temporarily. I will update the group by phone if we might continue virtually.

Continue on your journey, reflect inward for guidance, and we will meet again soon lovelies!

Any questions, just call.

Colour Benefits

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Event Announcement - Cooking Classes this Holiday

Yoga in the Park July 2021

Easing Pain

A World of Green

Prevention is Key & Every Little Bit Helps

Update to Yoga Classes

Hello Yogis & Yoginis we will have to take a pause temporarily. I will update the group by phone if we might continue virtually. Continue on your journey, reflect inward for guidance, and we will meet again soon lovelies!Any questions, just call.​

Colour Benefits

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Rebecca L. Thornton﻿

Hello Yogis & Yoginis we will have to take a pause temporarily. I will update the group by phone if we might continue virtually.

Continue on your journey, reflect inward for guidance, and we will meet again soon lovelies!

Any questions, just call.

Rebecca L. Thornton