Wellness on Purpose

It is officially December which means the holidays are right around the corner! I know I am not alone when I admit to over indulging during the holiday season. After the indulgence, comes a blood sugar spike followed by a drop which can leave me feeling fatigued, brain foggy, irritated and craving more!  On today's episode, we have Diana Gifford-Jones and Jocelyn Berube joining us to chat about wh...

If you have less than 1 bowel movement a day, experience an increase in food sensitivities, constant bloating, lack of focus, developing mystery rashes, frequent bruising or recurring yeast infections, your gut microbiome may be imbalanced, resulting in a compromised immune system. In this episode, we have Irene Pauline Humpelstetter  from Living Alchemy joining us to talk about immunity, gut heal...

Ada Dettenkofer-Leahy, Senior Buyer at Jo Anne's Place and wife of Peter Leafy from Merrylynd Organics , is joining us today to share her passion for health and the importance of choosing organic products to reduce our exposure to glyphosate.  Glyphosate is an inexpensive, broad spectrum herbicide used to increase crops yields and is found in Canada's top selling weed killer, round up. Glyphosate...

Over the last 45 years, there have been so many trends come, go and even stay. On today's episode, I have asked Sarah Smeenk to join us again to talk about her experience navigating trends as Jo Anne's Place's senior food buyer. In this episode we talk about : Current trends Unrealistic trends Trends that have stay tried and true to the wellness industry Why Jo Anne's Place doesn't carry Beyond Me...

Everyday, we are seeing more and more adults and children living in a state of chronic stress. In this episode Dr. Kate Rheaume ND from Natural Factors shares the signs and symptoms that parents should be looking out for that could indicate their child is stressed, the long term effects of stress and realistic suggestions to help manage ones stress levels, starting today. Also, Dr. Kate and Natura...

Do you feel tired, fatigued, or sluggish between the months of October and March? You may be suffering with Seasonal Affective Disorder. In this episode, we sat down with Cyrus Kuhzarani from Pure Lab Vitamins to talk about how important the sun is for our mental health and how you can support your body during this change in seasons to prevent SAD. Register for SAD : Fighting the Winter Blues webi...

On todays episode, we are joined by two amazing guest, Darren Wright who is a product educator from Certified Naturals and Diana Gifford- Jones who is the daughter of the legendary Dr. W. Gifford-Jones. Together, they will be sharing their expertise on how to maintain strong and healthy bones to prevent osteoporosis. Topics: What is osteoporosis Who is most at risk (ladies, this is you!) Signs or...

Inflammation is an epidemic. It is massively impacting people's daily lives and is the root cause of many serious health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. On this episode, we are welcoming back Brett Hawes from Botanica to share his experience with reducing inflammation naturally, using traditional whole food herbs, a nutrient rich diet and a balanced lifestyle.  In t...

In an ideal world, we could identify and remove the things, people or places that cause us stress, but that is not realistic. So rather than cutting ties with all our stressors, Jenn Drummond from Assured Naturals is joining us to share the best way to manage our stress by creating a stress reducing lifestyle with less food restrictions, daily check in and adaptogenic herbs. If you need support wh...

If you are suffering with  PMS symptoms, irregular periods, mood swings, hormonal acne, hunger cravings, hot flashes or night sweats, this episode is for you! Did you know that these common symptoms are a reflection of hormonal imbalances? Rather than dismissing these symptoms month after month, Jenn Drummond from Assured Naturals is sharing how you can support your hormones naturally. In this epi...

Happy May! This month, we are highlighting the importance of safely and effectively cleansing the body naturally . We asked Dana Remedios, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist from Flora Health to speak about the benefits of cleansing with herbal remedies. She shares about whether or not our detoxification organs are capable of cleansing on their own, the signs and symptoms that indicate our body ma...

For the final part of the Sustainability Series, we are getting back to the basics and chatting about reduce, reuse, recycle and composting. Do you know what happens after your recycling bins are picked up? Are you disrupting the recycling process? Are you considering recycling as the last resort? In this episode, our team is talking about how you can evolve as you go by starting with refusing exc...

When you hear the word sustainability, the first thing that comes to mind is our plant. This includes animals, soil richness, carbon footprint and reduction of waste. Although these are all important factors to consider when purchasing products, there are two other impactful pillars to also consider, people and profit.  On this episode, our Jo Anne's Place team sat down to talk about the three fou...

Our Jo Anne's Place team has joined forces to bring you a 3 part Sustainability Series . During part one, Heather, Rebecca, Marissa, and Sarah are sharing their personal and professional decision on buying organic vs conventional foods. If you are suffering with health conditions, looking for ways to increase your nutrient intake or are trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, this episode is...

On this episode, we are featuring Brett Hawes who is representing an incredible company called, Botanica . Botanica is a Canadian supplement company that uses whole plant ingredients rather than extracts, has a rigorous crafting process to ensure that their products have the best absorption, bioavailability and highest concentration and lastly they are passionate about using herbal traditions that...

Have you made the switch from conventional to natural skincare products? In this episode, Kelly O'Connor from Ste. Anne's Spa is joining us to talk about the importance of clean, natural, and nourishing skincare ingredients. As a licensed esthetician and Skin Nourishment Ambassador, she shares about which synthetic ingredients you should be avoiding in your skincare products and which therapeutic...

February is heart health month and we thought it would be the perfect time to sit down with Cyrus  Kuhzarani from Pure Lab Vitamins to  talk about the leading cause of death in women, cardiovascular disease. Women with cardiovascular disease can suffer with more subtle symptoms which can often be misdiagnosed as other health conditions. Cyrus shares his knowledge on signs and symptoms of cardiovas...

Are you consuming enough protein? Amber Vitale from Garden of Life shares her expertise on choosing the best quality protein powder to support your wellness journey. She talks about the traceability, certifications and third party testing that is involved in formulating high quality supplements, how a protein powder can support your lifestyle, what you should be looking for on your supplement labe...

Here for the final episode of season two, we are interviewing massage therapist, Eric Van Goch from Kawartha Care Wellness Center. Eric shares his unique holistic approach to supporting each of his patients, why upper cross syndrome is one of the most common alignments he sees as a massage therapist, the truth about cupping therapy, and the common muscles that you should be stretching out on a dai...

This is our first episode highlighting a physiotherapist!   In this episode, we sat down with a registered physiotherapist, Bala Sundaram from Kawartha Care Wellness Center in Lindsay. As a physiotherapist, Bala helps his patients with a thorough examination, comprehensive education, and manual treatment to enhances recovery from their injuries and conditions. In this episode, Bala shares about hi...

Did you know that your daily habits could be affecting your alignment and posture? In this episode, chiropractor Dr. Jillian Edgar from Kawartha Care Wellness Center shares the importance of working at eye level,  the truth about acupuncture needles, and what you are doing on a daily basis that could be resulting in headaches, back pain, and shoulder tightness. She also gives us some incredible ti...

On this episode, we are sitting down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Tali Troyansky. Dr. Tali uses evidence-based research to get to the root cause of your health conditions, rather than taking a bandage approach to your symptoms. She shares about her wellness journey as a dancer, her love for collagen, the Mediterranean diet, how a salad may not be the healthiest option for you, why stress is a huge...

Today, we are welcoming another Kawartha Care Wellness Center Practitioner, Rebecca Foster. Rebecca is known for helping patients reach a level of optimal wellness with the support of massage therapy, hot stone massage, cupping therapy, and Indian head massage. She is known for her magical hands and helping her patients manage their lower back pain. Rebecca shares about her client's experiences on...

Over the next few episodes, we are highlighting the incredible practitioners from Kawartha Care Wellness Center, located in the heart of Lindsay Ontario. First up, we are speaking with the center owner, Chiropractor, and Medical Acupuncturist, Dr. Manju Asdhir. She shares about her clinical experiences with children and adults, what to expect as a patient at Kawartha Care, the importance of consis...

On this episode, we are joined by Tiffany Nicholson-Smith, International Teacher, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and founder of Rasa Ayurveda. Tiffany shares her inspiring journey and vision of making the gifts of Ayurveda accessible for everyone. We talk about the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, the difference between the doshas, the importance of a daily routine including tongue scraping, and how you can s...