Q: What is Positive Psychology? And can it help me during this time of stress? A: Positive Psychology is a relatively new field of study that focuses on improving our mental health by means of “building what’s strong”—a term coined by Martin E.P. Seligman, one of the foremost advocates of positive psychology. It encourages patients to […]
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Q: What does isolation and loneliness do to our physical and mental health? A: More research is confirming that physical isolation and emotional aloneness can contribute to premature death at the same rate as sedentarism and obesity. Both of which have been proven to cause a 30% increase in premature death. Eliminating social interaction entirely dramatically […]
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Q: My posture at work is terrible. Should I use a posture corrector or posture brace? A: Back pain is now the second most common reason North Americans visit the doctor (after the common cold). With an estimated 80% of North Americans sitting for their work and averaging more than 11 hours per day seated, […]
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Our Greek Chicken and Feta Soup is an incredibly healthy soup and a wonderful mix of protein, fiber, and vitamins. It makes a great lunch or dinner and the recipe can be multiplied for batch cooking. Top your soup with fresh feta to add a layer of depth to this soup’s flavor profile. At Mountain […]
Gluten free detox powerhouse salad recipe with nutty quinoa and packed with raw kale, crunchy pomegranate and finished with toasty seeds and bursting blueberries!
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Q: My body feels toxic—What should I do? A: The topic of detoxification is old and new, detailed, and confusing. All modalities of detoxification are essentially supporting the eliminatory systems of the body to release unwanted substances that are taxing the body’s health and energy. Our body naturally filters chemicals and bio-toxins via the kidneys, […]
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Q: What are the best hiking shoes and hiking poles? A: Hiking Footwear is all about function and fit. Since we all have wildly different feet, there is no one best brand, but there are ideal shoe types for what we aim to get into. If you are hiking on smooth trail surfaces (gravel) and […]
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Q: How can I use this period of isolation and working from home, to make or break some healthy habits? A: This time of restricted travel and socializing is an ideal time to add or delete 1-2 behaviors that we want to change. Creating or breaking a habit requires consistency and repetition, but this isn’t […]
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Q: Why do I crave snacking so much now that I’m working from home because of coronavirus and how can I stop it? A: Firstly, Mountain Trek supports snacking! In fact, in our approach to mindful Balanced Health, we don’t judge food or eating to be “good” or “bad”. It’s all about what, how much, […]
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At Mountain Trek, we hear a lot of guests say they’re “intermittent fasting.” To some, this means skipping breakfast; to others, this means eating just dinner. Which is right? Which is wrong? Mountain Trek also practices intermittent fasting (IF) and has developed a specific method over the past 20 years proven to help guests ignite […]
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With the spread of the coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, travel can be a bit scary right now. Many people are smartly reconsidering their plans to highly infected areas like China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Spain and France but does this mean you should cancel your trip to other countries? We have assessed the situation, […]
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Mental health is a trending topic and for good reason. 1 in every 13 humans worldwide suffers from anxiety, a rate that is even higher in the US (1 in every 5 people). Depression rates have increased 18.4% between 2005 and 2015. Somewhere in the world, a person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Studies […]
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If you’re unable to join us for one of our health retreats to the Appalachian Mountains, where we hike the best trails of the Blue Ridge mountain range, eat light, healthy cuisine, and rejuvenate at night at the spa, we’ve created a guide to help you explore the area for yourself. In the guide, you will […]
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When was the last time you read 20 pages without getting distracted? Or listened to your favorite music album for 20 minutes without feeling the need to do something else at the same time? When was the last time you went 20 days without having a glass of wine after work to help you unwind? […]
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Alison Simpson has completed 57 marathons and ultras, including winning her age group in a 250km Race Across the Sahara Desert, and has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. When she’s not ticking off her bucket list via traveling and running, Alison works as an award-winning marketer, and seasoned brand and […]
Q&A: What is Positive Psychology? And can it help me during this time of stress?
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminQ: What is Positive Psychology? And can it help me during this time of stress? A: Positive Psychology is a relatively new field of study that focuses on improving our mental health by means of “building what’s strong”—a term coined by Martin E.P. Seligman, one of the foremost advocates of positive psychology. It encourages patients to […]
Q&A: What does isolation and loneliness do to our physical and mental health?
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminQ: What does isolation and loneliness do to our physical and mental health? A: More research is confirming that physical isolation and emotional aloneness can contribute to premature death at the same rate as sedentarism and obesity. Both of which have been proven to cause a 30% increase in premature death. Eliminating social interaction entirely dramatically […]
Q&A: Should I use a posture corrector or posture brace?
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminQ: My posture at work is terrible. Should I use a posture corrector or posture brace? A: Back pain is now the second most common reason North Americans visit the doctor (after the common cold). With an estimated 80% of North Americans sitting for their work and averaging more than 11 hours per day seated, […]
Greek Chicken and Feta Soup
/in Recipes /by adminOur Greek Chicken and Feta Soup is an incredibly healthy soup and a wonderful mix of protein, fiber, and vitamins. It makes a great lunch or dinner and the recipe can be multiplied for batch cooking. Top your soup with fresh feta to add a layer of depth to this soup’s flavor profile. At Mountain […]
Detoxifying Kale and Quinoa Salad
/in Recipes /by adminGluten free detox powerhouse salad recipe with nutty quinoa and packed with raw kale, crunchy pomegranate and finished with toasty seeds and bursting blueberries!
Q&A: My Body Feels Toxic—What Should I Do?
/in Detox, Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminQ: My body feels toxic—What should I do? A: The topic of detoxification is old and new, detailed, and confusing. All modalities of detoxification are essentially supporting the eliminatory systems of the body to release unwanted substances that are taxing the body’s health and energy. Our body naturally filters chemicals and bio-toxins via the kidneys, […]
Q&A: What are the best hiking shoes and hiking poles?
/in Hiking, Tips & Advice /by adminQ: What are the best hiking shoes and hiking poles? A: Hiking Footwear is all about function and fit. Since we all have wildly different feet, there is no one best brand, but there are ideal shoe types for what we aim to get into. If you are hiking on smooth trail surfaces (gravel) and […]
Q&A: How do I make or break a habit?
/in Nutrition, Tips & Advice /by adminQ: How can I use this period of isolation and working from home, to make or break some healthy habits? A: This time of restricted travel and socializing is an ideal time to add or delete 1-2 behaviors that we want to change. Creating or breaking a habit requires consistency and repetition, but this isn’t […]
Q&A: How do I control my snacking?
/in Nutrition, Tips & Advice /by adminQ: Why do I crave snacking so much now that I’m working from home because of coronavirus and how can I stop it? A: Firstly, Mountain Trek supports snacking! In fact, in our approach to mindful Balanced Health, we don’t judge food or eating to be “good” or “bad”. It’s all about what, how much, […]
What is Intermittent Fasting and How to Do it Right
/in Nutrition, Tips & Advice, Weight Loss /by adminAt Mountain Trek, we hear a lot of guests say they’re “intermittent fasting.” To some, this means skipping breakfast; to others, this means eating just dinner. Which is right? Which is wrong? Mountain Trek also practices intermittent fasting (IF) and has developed a specific method over the past 20 years proven to help guests ignite […]
How to prevent coronavirus when traveling
/in Tips & Advice /by adminWith the spread of the coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, travel can be a bit scary right now. Many people are smartly reconsidering their plans to highly infected areas like China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Spain and France but does this mean you should cancel your trip to other countries? We have assessed the situation, […]
If You Own A Smartphone, You Need A Mental Health Retreat ASAP
/in Detox, Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminMental health is a trending topic and for good reason. 1 in every 13 humans worldwide suffers from anxiety, a rate that is even higher in the US (1 in every 5 people). Depression rates have increased 18.4% between 2005 and 2015. Somewhere in the world, a person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Studies […]
Guide To Hiking The Blue Ridge Appalachian Mountains
/in Hiking, Tips & Advice /by adminIf you’re unable to join us for one of our health retreats to the Appalachian Mountains, where we hike the best trails of the Blue Ridge mountain range, eat light, healthy cuisine, and rejuvenate at night at the spa, we’ve created a guide to help you explore the area for yourself. In the guide, you will […]
Accomplish your goals with “20 for 20”
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminWhen was the last time you read 20 pages without getting distracted? Or listened to your favorite music album for 20 minutes without feeling the need to do something else at the same time? When was the last time you went 20 days without having a glass of wine after work to help you unwind? […]
Alumni Spotlight: Alison Simpson
/in Alumni Stories /by adminAlison Simpson has completed 57 marathons and ultras, including winning her age group in a 250km Race Across the Sahara Desert, and has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. When she’s not ticking off her bucket list via traveling and running, Alison works as an award-winning marketer, and seasoned brand and […]