eVitality Voices: The Blog
2018: Glow & Get It!
So, because masks are so popular right now we’re seeing a huge boom in fad masks that get weirder and weirder so that they can stand out from the pack. Foaming/bubble clay masks might make you look like a hilarious Pixar version of a cloud-person, but do they actually do anything for your skin?
How to Become a Morning Person
To a night owl the sheer idea of peppy, ready-to-take-on-the-world morning people is enough to induce a physical cringe. But let's face it, waking up in a non-groggy state allows us to be productive and to get stuff done! If you've ever enjoyed a sleep-in only to awake to the realization that half your day is already gone...
What to Avoid at the Holiday Buffet
It's that time of year again: Christmas cookies are aplenty, holiday cocktails are abound. We often allow ourselves some indulgences during the holiday season, which is fine, good even! Treat yourself and enjoy! But, all good things in moderation, ya hear?
Winter Workouts: Why the Chilly Outdoor Air is Good for Us
When the temperatures drop and our nose hairs freeze within minutes of leaving the house, it can be difficult to find the motivation to get outside and exercise. But, as we'll outline below, outdoor winter workouts are really good for us. Keep these tidbits in mind when you're on the couch dreading the thought...
Protect Your Skin from Cold Weather This Season!
Winter is coming. And with it, dry skin. With the onset of cold weather it seems inevitable that areas of our skin lose moisture. For me, it's around my nose and under my eyebrows (weird, right? It's not cute when your eyebrows have dandruff)...
Raid your Pantry: The Many Uses of Baking Soda
Many of us use baking soda in our home-baked goods, or we leave an open container of it in the fridge to reduce any off-putting odours. But baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate, or bicoarbonate of soda) is a do-it-all powder...
Boost Your Immunity this Flu Season
No one likes to be sick. (Well actually, that's not true. It can be good to be sick, but only in the context of: 'oh dude, that thing you did was totally sick! Right on! Radical!'). What we mean is the kind of sick where we feel generally miserable, have a blocked nose, sore throat, nauseousness, and all of the other dreadful symptoms that come with having a cold and/or flu.
A Guide to Seeds (for humans, not birds)
Granola, salad, muffins, spreads on toast: a lot of food is made yummier and more nutritious by adding nuts and nut-based products. But so many people have nut allergies with serious consequences if they ingest or come in contact with nuts. So what are we to do in this world filled with nut-free zones?
'Healthy' Foods You Should Avoid
At eVitality we’re big believers in eating natural, good-for-you foods. Food is fuel, and it has the potential to be delicious AND nutritious. The following are examples of foods that seem like they'd be good additions to a healthy diet, and we’re not faulting you for thinking as such, but we are going to rain on your parade and tell you that they aren’t so great...
Yoga: Why Should I Care and How Do I Get Started?
Oh no, not another yoga-related article…I know, I know, you’ve probably been told one time or another that you HAVE to try yoga. Assuming you’ve come across articles and images shouting at you about how great yoga is, you're probably aware of just how many people are singing yoga's praises. Guess what? Those people are right; yoga is pretty great...
