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Stress Less on Your Business Trip

October 19, 2012 in /by

Does your career require you to travel? Whether you love or hate it, it doesn’t have be a dreaded journey of indigestion, poor sleep, stress and anxiety.

Is it possible to adopt a “spa retreat” state of mind along the way, so your cortisol isn’t sky high? With a bit of planning and intention, there are things you can do to stay more relaxed and calm amidst the hectic pace.

Summer Lovin’ Health Spa Vacation All This Fall

September 26, 2012 in /by

Summer is going on and on in the West Kootenays of British Columbia, and we’re still out exploring the beautiful mountains. Our fall program is well underway and each week, our guests are loving the golden light and balmy temperatures. October is a great month for spending days outside, especially as many people struggle with […]

Mother Nature is the Pill for Real Health

September 24, 2012 in /by

Guests at Mountain Trek learn about the importance of time spent in nature for good health. Now there is a growing body of evidence showing exposure to nature is the root of good health and wellness. At Mountain Trek, we witness over and over the stress reduction and improved well-being of our guests each day, which contributes […]

Are Protein Bars Really a Health Food?

September 13, 2012 in /by

By Jennifer Keirstead, Holistic Nutritionist   Investigating “Healthy” Meal Replacements in a Wrapper   It seems that in today’s fast-paced world, we’ve developed the need for quick snacks and meal replacements. Protein bars saturated the market in the 80’s and have since been widely accepted as a healthy snack, or a quick meal on-the-go. While these bars […]

Tabata Training: The 4 Minute Miracle

September 10, 2012 in /by

If you’re thinking you’re legs are about to fall off, and sucking wind like crazy, signs are you’re doing a Tabata workout correctly. You may be wondering why anyone would intentionally do that to themselves, but there is a reason that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a go-to workout.  This Japanese exercise import is super […]

Healthy Workday Lunch Ideas

August 22, 2012 in /by

By Jennifer Keirstead, Holistic Nutritionist  Do you make your workday lunch, or buy one? That little thing called lunch can actually be holding you back from meeting your goals to eat better. We know, it’s not always easy to eat a healthy lunch. Sometimes, you might not have the energy in the morning to pack […]

Detox Your Mind

August 16, 2012 in /by

Fed up with the steady onslaught of bad news and anxiety in the world?  With the depressing media stories and global strife which creates worry over things you have no control over, the daily news does not often support a peaceful and relaxed state of mind. Thanks to technology, bad news is everywhere now, and […]