Sharleez Thanga is one of our very own core women supporters, a Mini-Sponsor to our last International Women's Day Summit 2015 and is now here to share her beauty and grace with the Women of our World. Showcasing her Amazing Concept Bridal Design. About the company Sharleez Concept Bridal Design House provides an entirely unique experience in the creation of your ultimate dream bridal gown. Our dream is to provide a wedding gown for the modern woman, made to reflect her wedding … [Read more...]
Endometriosis Awareness Week, 2-9 March 2015
February 27, 2015 by
A condition unseen for far too long! So, it's time to bring it out of the shadows. The aim of Endometriosis Awareness Week is to draw awareness to a condition that often goes unrecognized and therefore untreated in women. So what is it exactly? The problem arises when the tissue that usually grows inside the womb starts growing in other places in the body. While the tissue in the womb falls away with a period, this tissue remaining on the outside can lead to cysts and scar tissue. … [Read more...]
Canada Mental Health ‘stuck’ in Groundhog Day
January 31, 2015 by
The Mental Health Commission of Canada Is Stuck in Groundhog Day What am I missing here? The Mental Health Commission of Canada has just released the first of two reports on indicators showing how poorly we treat those with mental illness in Canada. I really have to ask why, as this is something we already know. In May, 2006, the Canadian Senate released its study of mental health in Canada called Out of the Shadows At Last. What went into that report was based on more than 2,000 … [Read more...]
Thyroid Disease, a plethora of symptoms, Take Action
January 27, 2015 by
Image thanks to Hypothyroid Mom/FB It's estimated that as many as 59 million Americans have a thyroid problem, but the majority don't know it yet. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, is the master gland of metabolism. When your thyroid doesn't function, it can affect every aspect of your health, and in particular, weight, depression and energy levels. Since undiagnosed thyroid problems can dramatically increase your risk of obesity, heart disease, depression, … [Read more...]
Bell Let’s Talk Initiative, JAN 28th – #BellLetsTalk
January 26, 2015 by
ADD YOUR VOICE - JAN 28, 2015 - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Stigma adds to suffering One of the biggest hurdles for anyone suffering from mental illness is overcoming the stigma. It is the number one reason why two-thirds of those living with a mental illness do not seek help. The annual Bell Let’s Talk awareness campaign and Day opens the national conversation about mental illness to fight the stigma and the dramatic impact of mental health issues all across the country, and none other … [Read more...]
Mercury Retrograde’s DO’s and DON’TS, Jan 21 – Feb 11
January 21, 2015 by
Three or four times a year, Mercury passes the earth in its orbit. As it rounds the bend, Mercury slows down and appears to stop, or station, and spin backward — otherwise known as retrograde. Of course, it really ISN'T moving backward, but much like two trains or cars passing each other, this creates the optical illusion that Mercury, is in this case, going backward. In astrology, Mercury rules communication, travel, and technology — so all of these areas go haywire for about three weeks, … [Read more...]
Celebrate Hot Tea Month, with a cup for your Mental Health
January 15, 2015 by
January is Hot Tea Month in Canada! Canadians drink almost 10 million cups of tea each year, and in the midst of the frosty winter weather, the hot beverage is a great way for tea lovers to drink their way to good health. Not only does tea taste great, but there is a large and growing body of research backing it as a healthy, good-for-you beverage,” says Louise Roberge, President of the Tea Association of Canada. When it comes to mental health, drinking tea can be an excellent addition to … [Read more...]
Reiki, “Rei” – Universal + “Ki” – Life Force
January 11, 2015 by
What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's … [Read more...]
