Immune Booster: Echinacea Tea

Echinacea tea is an immune booster I like to have whenever I start to feel a little run down and I take it with me on some trips to prevent colds. Yogi echinacea tea is one that I have regularly:

http://www.yogiproducts.com/products/details/echinacea-immune-support/

I find this tea helpful to fend off colds, as the act of taking time to drink tea starts the process of slowing down and giving the body a break so it can fight infection.

Lifefactory Glass bottles

Lifefactory glass bottles are BPA free, they come in fun colours and most importantly, water tastes good when transported in one.
www.lifefactory.com 

Book Recommendation: Seven Masters One Path

Seven Masters One Path is a book that I have recommended and given to clients and friends on many occasions when I notice any interest in the practice of meditation. In this book, Dr John Selby has made the concept and practice of mindfulness and meditation into an engaging read, where you may find something new each time you open the book.

Maison Orphee and Grace Virgin Coconut Oil

 Coconut Oil has many health benefits. The medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil are a healthy fat that aids in the absorption of nutrients. It can also be used topically on the skin as a moisturizer and to help speed up the healing of the skin, as it provides nourishment. Maison Orphee Organic Virgin Coconut Oil and Grace Virgin Coconut Oil are two brands of coconut oil that we consistently like to use.

www.maisonorphee.com
www.gracefoods.ca

Equipment Pick: Acuball

We learned to use an accuball at a restorative yoga class and loved it instantly for the comforting warm relief it provides to sore muscles and spots of tension in the body. The most beneficial component is learning where your body is holding tension and practicing breathing into those areas. The acuball provides a method for self healing that works for people of all ages. Available at retail stores near you-
www.acuball.com

Beverage Pick: Pukka Teas

Pukka teas are a pleasant recent discovery. The herbal blends are organic, with various health benefits and most importantly, taste good. The teas are available at various health food shops. Try them and see how you enjoy the teas,

http://www.pukkaherbs.com/tea-room/all-our-teas.html

Equipment Pick: Skipping Rope

This is an old school pick. However, a skipping rope is an incredibly effective piece of equipment that can travel anywhere with you. A skipping rope offers full body benefits, in a short amount of time. Try working up to jumping 30-60 seconds at a time.

NutraSea Omega 3 Supplement

Many trainers, nutritionists and health professionals recommend increasing your intake of omega 3 fats through eating more fish, nuts and seeds or taking a supplement. After whole, natural foods we like a liquid supplement best for its efficacy and taste. A flavoured liquid fish oil has been the only way for me to comply with taking such a supplement and the brand of choice is NutraSea for the lemon taste. Look for a bottle of Nutrasea in a flavour you like at a health food store near you.
www.ascentahealth.com 

Skyzone Trampoline Park

Skyzone indoor trampoline parks are a fun way for a family or group of friends to enjoy physical activity together. They offer a variety of trampoline related fun, including dodgeball, a foam pit to jump into and wall to wall trampolines. You can literally bounce off the walls if you wanted to!

http://www.skyzonesports.com/