Excessive refined sugar consumption has risen to staggering levels globally, not just here in Canada. This has a multitude of negative consequences regarding our overall health. When that habitual daily sugary beverage or snack comes with a side of risks like diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer, it's cause to rethink what you’re putting in your mouth.

Thankfully not all sugars are damaging to your health, and nature provides plenty of options. You can enjoy lots of nutritious, healthy foods that don’t contain added processed sugars, which reduces your risk for chronic diseases and better supports your overall health.

This blog post is a continuation of the Pillars of Wellness series. In it, I explain circadian rhythm and why we need to respect this rhythm, how much water you need to consume (& why filtration matters), and the importance of lifting weights during perimenopause.

In this blog post, we are continuing our discussion of the Three Pillars of Wellness:

🌿 Sleep

🌿 Nutrition

🌿 Exercise

Why do we need sleep? How do we know when we’ve had enough sleep? Are you confused by healthy vs unhealthy oils? Do you need a little motivation to get your body moving? Then this post was written with you in mind! Read on…

This blog sets the foundation for a series related to the Pillars of Wellness.

The three pillars are wellness are:

🌿Sleep

🌿Nutrition

🌿Exercise

One of the key things we need to be paying attention to as we start to transition through perimenopause is getting enough protein. Most women don’t get near enough on a daily basis and this can lead to weight gain, fatigue and a whole host of other problems. Read on to find out how you can optimize your journey through perimenopause.

If your idea of relaxation during holidays involves scrolling through Facebook updates, admiring Instagram-perfect pictures, or indulging in marathon video game sessions, perhaps it might be time to take a break from electronics and consider unplugging for the holidays.

Are you starting to feel a tension creeping into your body about the upcoming holidays?

Are you already stressed out thinking about the pressures that come with the seasonal obligations?

Worried about holiday binging and the aftermath come January?

Read on for some valuable tips to avoid another train wreck this holiday season. This jam-packed blog article will have you slam dunking in January, rather than cleaning up the train wreckage. It's juicy, I promise!

Do you know what the warning signs of estrogen dominance are? It might be surprising to discover that this doesn't exclusively impact women. Men and children can also experience the adverse effects of this imbalance. Read on to learn more.

You’ve probably experienced a lack of sleep, or maybe it's an ongoing challenge for you? You’re in the right place…read on to learn how to improve your sleep hygiene!

Meet the face behind Nicole Schur Wellness!

Are your weekdays typically hectic? If they are, this blog is for you! We’re diving into the world of meal prep and batch cooking!

“Adrenal fatigue" is a prevalent, yet rarely diagnosed, condition that is usually caused by some form of stress. This stress can be physical, emotional, psychological, environmental or a combination of these stresses, which can accumulate and become chronic. As we age, we become less stress resilient and stress, alongside poor nutrition, lack of sleep, caffeine, and alcohol, burden our adrenal glands. This can eventually lead to (what we refer to as) burnout.