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Does SIBO Affect Mental Health?
Our bodies coexist with trillions of bacteria that can influence the way our bodies do just about anything, like neurotransmission, energy production, mood, and more. This bacteria is found on our skin, in our mouth and nose, and mostly our gut. What happens if this bacteria starts to grow out of control, and can it…
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June and July Update
Well well weeeeeeelll. If it isn’t another update post! June and July were so amazing. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to share it all with you. Moving to Vancouver late February marked my first move away from home. Still a big deal at 30, right? I’m really close with my family (seriously,…
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May Update – The Itch for Adventure
Cycles in your life will repeat until the lesson you are supposed to learn from the situation is fully understood. I can appreciate that so much in my life right now. So many feelings and events of my past are popping up in new and exciting ways. For instance, I go through a constant cycle…
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Make it Happen Monday
It’s a special Make it Happen Monday! Why? Because something big has just happened. I’ve made a big move to a new city. Moving is intimidating. It’s scary. It’s starting fresh. It’s also full of opportunity. And I won’t let it get away. Here’s a video for those of you who need a little pick…
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5 Best Supplements for Anxiety
Two things we know a lot about here at SSW: supplements and anxiety. Finally, it’s time to combine the two into one epic blog post. Anxiety is a monster that needs to be managed, so in this case the supplements are… the manager? The assistant manager? Okay, that makes their job sound way less cool…
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What is MCT Oil?
Fat is freakin’ awesome. Recent developments in science have been showing that fat doesn’t live up to it’s former bad rep, and that in reality a high fat diet actually has a lot of benefits. However, not all fats are created equal, and some are better for you than others. MCT oil is generally one…
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Make it Happen Monday
You know those phases you go through where you’re just… “building character”? Like things are so tough the only way to rationalize your struggle right now is to put all your faith in believing: this is building me. I get it. And all I have to say is keep moving forward. The only way out…
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What is Moon Milk?
Any restless sleepers out there? I am not one to have any trouble staying asleep – but falling asleep on the other hand, well that’s a whole different story. When I had those nights as a child, my mum would always encourage me to heat up a cup of warm milk and sip on it.…
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Make it Happen Monday
It’s up to you. It’s your story. It is your book, and you get to write it. You have so much more control, and so much more credit in your life than you give yourself. But don’t let that scare you – let it empower you. “You’re gonna do what you’re called to do –…
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Period Probs: What You Didn’t Know
My Basic Premenstrual Problems: Death cramps, extreme hunger, wild mood swings, and muscle aches. Most of you reading this will not be surprised at my list – 80% of women report having PMS symptoms. Therefore, I am not the exception. In fact, a couple of days ago in between a handful of popcorn and a…
Standing Strong Wellness 