The Wellness Warrior Blog

The Wellness Warrior Blog

Karyn practicing yoga (Mountain Pose or Tadasana)

Courage

“Courage is found in unlikely places” —  from Gild-or in The Fellowship of the Rings. The definition of courage is simple. It is the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery. Seems rather straight forward, right? But as I pondered this word I became interested in its depth and expansiveness. Often when we think… Continue Reading Courage

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Karyn working her guide dog with peace fingers and smiling

From Vision to Blindness – My Personal Journey through RP

It’s raw, it’s real and it’s mine! Let’s get straight to the point! I am blind, no if’s and’s or but’s about it. Not a Person with a Visual Challenge, straight up totally blind! But I wasn’t always so dramatic! I have lived with a visual impairment my whole life. I have a hereditary, degenerative… Continue Reading From Vision to Blindness – My Personal Journey through RP

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A pink journal with a pen. The journal cover says "Today I am Grateful".

Wellness 101 – What you need to know about health and wellness

Are you ready to become a Wellness Warrior and take action for your life? It seems every where we turn these days we are bombarded on social media with mixed messages from regurgitated content telling us how to live happier and healthier lives. Filtering through all the memes, platitudes, ads, emails and photos that make… Continue Reading Wellness 101 – What you need to know about health and wellness

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Peeling Back the Layers of Cabbage, a Royal Gem of the Cruciferous Family

Crown this royal vegetable, for she is mighty healthy! Cabbage, an often overlooked superfood in todays modern diet, has been grown and prepared for thousands of years. Believed to have been first cultivated in the Mediterranean regions, it has been a dependable staple in many cuisines and has found its way around the world. Given… Continue Reading Peeling Back the Layers of Cabbage, a Royal Gem of the Cruciferous Family

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Easy Cabbage and  Caraway Seed Sauté

Cares-a-way with this easy sauté! This week on the Wellness Warrior Blog I highlighted cabbage in my food facts collection. Cabbage is such an easy and versatile, along with affordable super food to add to your meal planning. Part of the cruciferous family, a highly regarded group of super food vegetables, cabbage is high in… Continue Reading Easy Cabbage and  Caraway Seed Sauté

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Cabbage and Ground Stir-fry (meat or vegetarian options)

Move over hamburger helper, there’s a new kid on the block!  Okay, let’s first get something straight, I have never eaten nor will I ever eat hamburger helper but if you do, I encourage you to drop the box and get on board this delicious and easy to prepare hamburger dish! Personally, I don’t eat… Continue Reading Cabbage and Ground Stir-fry (meat or vegetarian options)

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Baked Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Crack out the crackers and get dippin’! Are you looking for a healthy alternative to the usual creature comfort party foods ? Here is a winner to add to  your party platter for social gatherings and holiday appetizers! This scrumptious baked spinach and artichoke dip is creamy and full of flavour to satisfy both your… Continue Reading Baked Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip

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Sprouted lentil and pomegranate salad

Sprouted lentil and Pomegranate Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

This sassy salad is full of crunch This is one of those recipes I thought to myself “I wonder what would happen if I threw all these things together just for fun!”. What happened was a delightfully crunchy, tangy and sweet salad full of fiber, anti-oxidants and plant protein. Sprouted lentils, high in plant protein,… Continue Reading Sprouted lentil and Pomegranate Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

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Creamy Yogurt, Dill and Cucumber Salad

It’s dill-icious! Looking for a quick and healthy side salad to go with week night dinners or your lunch left overs? This creamy cucumber salad is nourishing and refreshing, adds probiotics to your gut and is easy to throw together. Ingredients: Directions: You may also like these salad ideas: Sprouted lentil and Pomegranate Salad with… Continue Reading Creamy Yogurt, Dill and Cucumber Salad

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Elderberry and Rose-hip Syrup for Coughs and Colds

https://innervision.ca/anti-oxidants-explained/Virus beware! Elderberry and rose-hips come together in this feisty immune boosting combo to combat viruses through the cold and flu season. Packed with anti-oxidants such as Vitamin C and quercetin, this team,  combined with cinnamon, cloves and ginger are anti-microbial and contain anti-inflammatory properties. Honey is also rich in supportive immune boosting properties and… Continue Reading Elderberry and Rose-hip Syrup for Coughs and Colds

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Fire Cider for cold and flu defence 

Some like it hot but viruses do not! Fire cider has gained popularity over the last few years as an immune boosting elixir and natural remedy for  cold and flu symptoms and prevention. There is no one specific recipe for this concoction as it is up to the maker to add their desired ingredients. However,… Continue Reading Fire Cider for cold and flu defence 

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Little Seed – Karyn Lawson (2018)

Little seed little seed Enclosed in the dark don’t be afraid  to open your heart Little seed little seed dream of the sun the dark holds you hostage alone with know one little seed little seed push  out of your skin crack open your shell exposing what’s in Little seed little seed Tender are your… Continue Reading Little Seed – Karyn Lawson (2018)

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Inner Vision Health and Wellness Karyn Lawson RMT INHC