by Monika Carless | Mar 5, 2017 | Musings
Spring is the perfect time to cleanse pretty much anything—closets, beliefs we no longer jive with and of course, our bodies. It’s a natural tendency to want to shed. With the coming of longer days, the body craves lighter foods and more activity. The brain is...
by Monika Carless | Jan 4, 2017 | Musings
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien There’s a quaint little health food store in Tofino, British Columbia. It’s one of those places that feels comfortable right away, with the incredible...
by Monika Carless | Sep 15, 2016 | Musings
“I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees” ~ Pablo Neruda When it comes to making love, there is nothing more romantic than being bathed in moonlight. If you are lucky enough to have a bedroom that faces the light of the moon, you know what I...
by Monika Carless | Jun 22, 2016 | Musings
“The first wealth is health.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson .Every time I think I’m over my love affair with coconut oil, I find more ways to incorporate it into my lifestyle. My favorites over the last two years have been: Oil Pulling. This helps with white teeth and healthy...
by Monika Carless | Feb 10, 2016 | Musings
I do love my smoothies! I have a few favorites: a green one with Spirulina, a fresh peach and pineapple one, a banana and blueberry one—depending on what I’m in the mood for or what health benefit I’m after. Sometimes I use smoothies as an extra meal if I’m training...