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Stress, Nutrition, and Immunity: How to optimize your immune health to help reduce vulnerability to respiratory tract infections 

Studies show that influenza and other viral and bacterial infections that affect the respiratory tract are more lethal in those whose immune systems are compromised. Conversely, a key factor in preventing viral and other infections from infecting the upper and lower respiratory tract (lungs) and preventing any infection that may occur from becoming more virulent (severe), involves optimal functioning of one’s immune system.    Stress, lack of sleep, over-training and other factors can weaken the immune system and increase our susceptibility to these infections and reduce the ability of our immune system to muster an effective response. Nutrient deficiencies, even marginal deficiencies, are one of the factors also shown to weaken the immune system   In this presentation Dr. Meschino cites the clinical studies showing that optimal intake of key nutritional constituents (vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids) help optimize immune function as well as outlining practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies to decrease the effects of stress on the body, which can further weaken our immune system, and leave us vulnerable to infections of this type.  
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The Benefits Of Corporate Wellness

Take care of your most valuable asset

Engage your
whole team

Support employees to thrive at work and in life

Be a leader in your industry & attract new employees

Knowledge is Power – our program is education rooted

Team feels
they are valued

Attract and retain employees in a WFH and Work From Anywhere reality. Geographic barriers no longer exist –so attract the best from anywhere.

Educate for growth on a Professional level:
Through our soft skills and
professional development course
curriculum

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The 12 Nutrition and Lifestyle Steps to Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer: the scientific evidence that all women should know

The 12 Nutrition and Lifestyle Steps to Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer: the scientific evidence that all women should know

Over the past 30 years the body of evidence has shown that approximately 50% of breast cancer cases are attributable to faulty dietary and lifestyle practices (Willett W. 1996 – Journal of the National Cancer Institute), and another 25-30 % of risk is associated with not having a full-term pregnancy (and breast feeding) before age 30. Consequently, only about 20-25% of all breast cancer cases are strongly linked to bad genes. Yet, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Canadian women.    

 In this seminar Dr Meschino spells out the 12 most vital, scientifically based, lifestyle practices that all women should consider, as part of a proactive wellness regime to protect themselves. This presentation explains the exact mechanism of action through which faulty dietary and lifestyle patterns have been shown to encourage the development of breast cancer. It also outlines how specific foods, supplements and lifestyle patterns have been shown to prevent normal breast cells from becoming transformed into malignant cells   

We all know that early detection for cancer is an important part of catching cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, but the question remains, how do we prevent it from developing in the first place? Dr Meschino will outline what the latest evidence suggests about this important subject. 

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The Benefits Of Corporate Wellness

Take care of your most valuable asset

Engage your
whole team

Support employees to thrive at work and in life

Be a leader in your industry & attract new employees

Knowledge is Power – our program is education rooted

Team feels
they are valued

Attract and retain employees in a WFH and Work From Anywhere reality. Geographic barriers no longer exist –so attract the best from anywhere.

Educate for growth on a Professional level:
Through our soft skills and
professional development course
curriculum

Educate for growth on Personal level :
Through our nutrition and wellness webinars and
in-person
sessions

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Making Exercise Work for You: A Realistic Plan For Lifelong Success

Making Exercise Work for You: A Realistic Plan For Lifelong Success

Research indicates that a minimum threshold of exercise is associated with longevity, reduced risk of heart disease, some cancers, osteoporosis, and provides other health benefits, such as weight reduction, stress reduction, and mood elevation. The problem is that although most people recognize the importance of exercise and wish they could get on track of stay on track, approximately 80% of adults do not get sufficient exercise to capitalize upon the benefits available from regular exercise. In this program Dr. James Meschino outlines how to overcome the obstacles that may be preventing you from attaining lifelong fitness, and the healthier, better contoured body that nature intended for you. The no nonsense, time-efficient, targeted exercise routine outlined in this discussion will enable you to achieve your goals with the least amount of time investment, such that busy, working people can succeed.  

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The Benefits Of Corporate Wellness

Take care of your most valuable asset

Engage your
whole team

Support employees to thrive at work and in life

Be a leader in your industry & attract new employees

Knowledge is Power – our program is education rooted

Team feels
they are valued

Attract and retain employees in a WFH and Work From Anywhere reality. Geographic barriers no longer exist –so attract the best from anywhere.

Educate for growth on a Professional level:
Through our soft skills and
professional development course
curriculum

Educate for growth on Personal level :
Through our nutrition and wellness webinars and
in-person
sessions

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Diet and Disease

Diet and Disease

The foods we consume and the supplements we ingest affect our state of wellness from the inside out and have been shown to significantly influence the rate at which we age, our risk of cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, dementia, and other degenerative diseases, as well as our feeling of vitality and appearance (i.e., underweight, overweight, skin complexion, luster of hair etc.).  

 

In this webinar Dr. James Meschino cites key research studies that have provided important insight into the importance of key dietary and supplementation strategies shown to help us achieve more optimal wellness, anti-aging and disease prevention.   

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The Benefits Of Corporate Wellness

Take care of your most valuable asset

Engage your
whole team

Support employees to thrive at work and in life

Be a leader in your industry & attract new employees

Knowledge is Power – our program is education rooted

Team feels
they are valued

Attract and retain employees in a WFH and Work From Anywhere reality. Geographic barriers no longer exist –so attract the best from anywhere.

Educate for growth on a Professional level:
Through our soft skills and
professional development course
curriculum

Educate for growth on Personal level :
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in-person
sessions

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Mental Health: The role of nutritional and lifestyle medicine in the prevention and complementary management of common mental health disorders

Mental Health: The role of nutritional and lifestyle medicine in the prevention and complementary management of common mental health disorders

In this webinar, Dr. Meschino cites the research studies showing the importance of key nutrients and lifestyle behaviors in the prevention and complementary management of depression (including post-partum depression and bi-polar disorder), anxiety, and PTSD. He explains the mechanisms through which these strategies have been shown to effective as preventive and adjunctive treatment measures. During the pandemic it is prudent to use all means possible to keep your mental health and that of your family in check.  There are various proactive lifestyle strategies that are shown to be of great significance in this regard. These strategies can help prevent a mental health-crises, and/or work synergistically with medical care to improve outcomes for many individuals who suffer from these conditions. According to the Canadian Mental Health and Addictions Federation, in any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness.   

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The Benefits Of Corporate Wellness

Take care of your most valuable asset

Engage your
whole team

Support employees to thrive at work and in life

Be a leader in your industry & attract new employees

Knowledge is Power – our program is education rooted

Team feels
they are valued

Attract and retain employees in a WFH and Work From Anywhere reality. Geographic barriers no longer exist –so attract the best from anywhere.

Educate for growth on a Professional level:
Through our soft skills and
professional development course
curriculum

Educate for growth on Personal level :
Through our nutrition and wellness webinars and
in-person
sessions

Learn More or Sign Up
For Our Corporate Wellness Program

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IMMUNE BOOST FOR HAIR, SKIN AND NAIL HEALTH WITH DR. JAMES MESCHINO

Hey #Ottawa folks! Join us for our first #wellnesseducation session this Sunday (August 22, 2021) at this location!

Learn to boost your immune and improve your hair, skin and nail health naturally.

There are three 45-minutes session to choose from! The sessions are:

9:00am – 9:45am; 11:00am – 11:45am; 1:00pm – 1:45pm

Seats are limited. Register here:

The sooner your register, you may receive a gift 😉

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The Rise Of Intuitive Eating

Have you longed for an approach to health & wellness without any strict diets, meal plans, or strong willpower?

Do you want to keep healthy by getting in touch with your body and listening to the cues of your body – when it’s hungry, full or satisfied?

If you answered ‘yes’ to the above, let us introduce to you intuitive eating!

What is Intuitive Eating?

Intuitive eating is about connecting with your body, understanding and listening to your body in terms of when it’s hungry or full, and in terms of what works for your body. It’s about trusting your body around food again. It is also about further exploring and understanding our relationship with food.

The great thing is we are all naturally intuitive eaters; currently many have lost touch with our bodies due to restrictions and influences around food. 

When we were babies we didn’t eat all the time, we listened to our bodies’ cues. We cried when we were hungry and stopped eating when we were satisfied. When we were toddlers and kids too we were eating intuitively. We sometimes didn’t eat a particular food on the plate or ate more of something else. Sadly, we were taught that we had to finish all the foods on our plate and desserts were seen as a reward. We were taught that foods are not equal, some were good whilst others were bad. 

That is intuitive eating! It’s about eating based on what your body needs, internal hunger and satiety signals, stress levels, energy levels, mental clarity, and trusting your body to tell you exactly what you need and how much. All foods are seen as necessary depending on what our body requires. It’s about knowing when to eat fruits and vegetables or the desserts and not feeling guilty or worried about it. 

The great thing about intuitive eating is that there is no overeating as our bodies naturally tell us to stop eating when we’ve reached a level of satisfaction. With intuitive eating, we must really connect with our bodies and understand that not all ‘superfoods’ are good for us, and sometimes we may need the ‘bad’ food too.          

Intuitive eating also means exercising when you feel your body needs to move. It’s about being wholesome, physically and mentally. 

Respect Your Body

It is not difficult to start eating intuitively but the main thing is you must RESPECT your body. Your body is a temple and you must care for it both physically and mentally, and treat it with kindness and compassion. Respecting your body doesn’t start when you feel good about your body; it starts when you realize your worth as a person is inherent and everlasting. 

All the best with connecting to your body and tuning in to your intuition for your health and wellness.

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DASH Diet Vs. 8-A-Day

We have been exposed to various diets since the dawn of time. From the very famous Atkins diet, Dukan diet, Mediterranean diet, Paleo diet, 17-day diet, keto diet, and now the very recent DASH diet. 

What is the DASH Diet?

The DASH diet, gaining popularity now, was founded in the 1990s. Unlike other diets, it was created not for weight loss. The goal was to reduce blood pressure. In fact, DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.

The DASH diet instructs to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, complex carbohydrates are fully embraced, lean meats and low-fat dairy in moderation, and nuts and seeds are recommended two to three times a week. All of these, of course, with low sodium. This could present as a risk as our body needs sodium in moderation to function.

The following foods however are off-limits:

  • Bacon
  • Lamb
  • Beef
  • Fried foods
  • Vegetable shortening
  • Lard
  • Margarine

However, like most diets, once the goal has been achieved, we will revert to our old ways, hence making diets unsustainable.

Instead of diets, eating healthy should be a way of life. Here’s how we can incorporate eating healthy everyday without being ‘burnt-out’.

Just Have Your 8-A-Day

The idea is simple! Ensure that you have these foods daily, in moderation, and you can still enjoy your meats and decadent desserts when you wish too. Just ensure ALL IN MODERATION.

After all, wellness doesn’t only include physical well-being, it also includes mental well-being.

Instead of diets, adopt healthy eating habits and savour your guilty pleasures once-off, all in the name of moderation.

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Tips to Help You Stay on Your Wellness Journey

Embarking on a wellness journey, from weight loss, caffeine reduction, to digital detox, can be daunting. We may be placing too much pressure on ourselves to achieve our goals!

Staying motivated to stay on the journey can be a challenge. There may be days when we feel we are on the right path and excelling, but there may be days when we just want to give up! 

Here are some tips and tricks to help you stay on your wellness journey:

Write down your goals/ wellness wishes

The first step to committing to any goals is writing them down. When you write down your goals or wishes, you are bringing them to life as you are able to visualise them. When you are able to visualise your goals, your mindset and actions will change to support you on your journey.

Get support

Whatever your journey may be, when you surround yourself with people on a similar journey, it becomes much easier to motivate yourself and each other to stay on track on the wellness journey. It can be anyone in your household, to friends or colleagues! If there’s no one physically near you, then social media is an amazing platform to find support groups to keep you on track and it also helps with making you feel less alone. Another benefit of being part of a support group, it’s a great place to learn from one and to get better clarity if you are confused or unsure.

Accept you may have ‘off days’

When we start on a journey, we must accept that there will be ‘off days’. There may be days where we totally fall off the bandwagon. What is most important is that we accept them as learning experiences to improve ourselves for the future instead of calling them failures. If you have a setback one day, learn from it and restart the next day. By accepting your ‘off days’ you will further motivate yourself to stay on track.

Reward yourself

Since young, we have been conditioned that for every good deed done, we will be rewarded. This conditioning still holds true even as we age. Reward yourself for each time you achieve a milestone. For example, buying a new outfit when you’ve lost 5 pounds, getting your favourite dessert after you have completed a 10km run, or a massage after completing an hour of resistance training. Another trick that helps is the 80:20 rule. Make sure you are on your journey for 80% of the time, and 20% of the time, your ‘reward time’. By rewarding yourself, you recognise your achievements. Recognising your achievements will further motivate you to stay on track and it may further accelerate you to achieving your goals. 

Eventually, you wouldn’t need to reward yourself as the healthy habits you are instilling will be part of you, becoming part of your natural daily habits, and if you miss them for a day, you’ll feel like there’s something wrong. 

Focus on the journey

Last, but not the least, always focus on the journey or the process, not the goal. Enjoy the journey and express gratitude for the experience gained. This is true for everything in life, be it at work, school, or your wellness journey! Focusing on the goal or the outcome is tiring, mentally and emotionally, it may lead to burnout. Each time you feel like you have lost motivation, look at your journal, take note of the journey taken, and how far along you are. Celebrate the small victories! When you focus on the journey or the process, you will acknowledge how much has changed and it will make the journey much more motivating and enjoyable. 

One extra and very important tip to add, be kind, compassionate, and patient with yourself. You are your biggest motivator and you must watch the way you speak to yourself. Speak to yourself the way you would to your loved ones!

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Survival Skills for the New Trainer

Few people choose training and development while they are still in school, and yet there are talented and knowledgeable trainers working in every industry. If you are thinking about becoming a trainer, or have started doing some training already and want to know more about what will help you to become an excellent trainer, this course will help you start your journey.

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