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I just finished reading Nature and the Mind by Marc Berman . It was an okay read. There were a few interesting take aways and one of them was that studies show that even when people were outside and didn't enjoy it , they still saw benefits. Their study showed that when people were exposed to nature, their directed attention (or ability to pay better attention) was improved, even when they said they didn't like being outside. Nature is absolutely incredible. A better example

I grew up eating Hamburger Helper and remember loving it. I was excited to give a homemade version a go and it was way easier than I expected! Any recipe I can get bone broth into, is a good one in my book. It's gluten free because I used a lentil pasta that I've been keeping on hand from Costco (it tastes good enough and is high in protein and fiber; here's a link for some similar ones ), but you could really use any pasta you like. We did use real cream and cheese in it, so

I wrote about the reasons to see a chiropractor during pregnancy over on the Pregnant in the Prairies blog . And for most of us, that is very easy to understand. We do a lot to try and stay comfortable during pregnancy and to make labor and delivery as smooth as possible. But, what about when baby is here? Most of the focus is on baby and that is understandable! Those little nuggets are fully reliant on you. And that is a lot of work. Which is exactly why you could benefit fr

Here are the best books I read in 2025 to launch you into 2026. Enjoy! Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - This was one of the last books I read in 2025. It is a very heartfelt book that starts with a few different story lines that end up weaving together in a way you'll eventually predict, but it took me longer than it probably should have. It really reminded me of A Man Called Ove , which Amazon also said. The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard Sax - I learn o

It's back! Grab some coffee (or wine), get cozy and start reflecting and planning.

Here are the gifts that are at the top of my list this year! I love this saying when it comes to gift giving: "Some to wear, something to read, something they want, something they need." Some main focuses are quality and sustainability, variety of price points, experience over things and practicality. Many of the ideas will be Winnipeg based, but some may pertain to anywhere in the world. Hopefully you find some inspiration for your holiday shopping! Wool base layers and sock

Let’s get outside! November can be tricky because the weather is definitely much colder here in Manitoba. But, it doesn't mean getting outside isn't important. It's still just as important as any other time of the year. Even for babies ! The Challenge: The goal is to average 1 hour outside every single day in November for a total of 30 outside hours. So, if you do 30 minutes one day, you can make it up the next day with 1.5 hours. Record your hours in the calendar which you c

A long time patient of mine requested this one. He doesn't have children, so my last newsletter that had a lot of info on kids and pregnancy didn't really relate to him, but he wanted to know if there was anything to the "man cold". He had just gotten over another miserable cold and mentioned he feels like he's dying every time he gets sick. I think we all know a guy like that. And I just happened to know that there is, in fact, research supporting this. But, how much? And wh

If you're pregnant, chances are you have or will take a course on labor and delivery. That's great! There are so many awesome resources...

Get your sh*t together. For real. Parenthood is going to rock your mental health and nervous system regulation. And for at least the...

There are so many reasons why a baby should receive body work after birth. If you have seen child birth, you know how grueling it can be,...

After managing Lifemark, I never thought I would ever run my own clinic. But, life has a funny way of offering alternative paths. I was...

Have you ever experienced feeling better after getting outside? How do you feel when you see the sunrise or sunset? You may not love the...

We're at the end of the year! Find some time and space to reflect on 2024 and set your intentions for 2025. The worksheet can be...

Possibly. I've written my thoughts on supplements in the past and you can find that here. My main point is that you will typically...

Another year of books! Here were my top reads. At the end, you'll find links to all of my favorite books from years past. Happy reading!...

Why would someone want to take their child to the chiropractor? Is it even safe? I get these questions frequently and understand the...

"Is she a good sleeper?" is a question I probably get asked the most about my toddler. What does good sleeping look like? What does bad...

Fried rice, just make it with extra protein please! My daughter currently loves picking out and eating the green peas and corn....

A patient recently came in to see me and said something along the lines of, "It doesn't really feel like you do much when I'm here, but I really felt it after." I utilize one of the most common techniques in chiropractic: diversified technique. It's a catch all term for the traditional, hands on, high velocity, low amplitude thrust adjustment that may result in a cavitation or popping sound. I'm on the gentle end of the spectrum. It's not for everyone. Some people prefer a m