Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND

Gluten-free dairy-free challah recipe

Cyndi Gilbert — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 22:52:32 +0000

I love challah. I love its sweet, eggy, goodness and the fact that it's meant to be torn apart by hand and shared with family and friends when there's something to celebrate. Growing up, challah, fresh from the bakery, was on the table every Shabbat and most holidays. It's the kind of bread that reminds [...]

The post Gluten-free dairy-free challah recipe appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.

Forest bathing for trauma recovery

Cyndi Gilbert — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:01:30 +0000

Reconnecting to nature can be a powerful activity as part of trauma recovery and healing centered engagement. Playing in the dirt and walking barefoot heals us in infinite ways. Forests and natural landscapes expose us to healthy bacteria, sunshine, and phytoncides (chemicals released by trees that are known for their ability to improve our immune [...]

The post Forest bathing for trauma recovery appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.

How to make your forest bathing count

Cyndi Gilbert — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:48:10 +0000

Do you already have a forest bathing practice? Have you gone on a guided forest therapy walk but are unsure of how to make forest bathing part of your lifestyle? Are you curious about how to make your forest bathing count? Here’s my quick guide to make nature exposure part of your daily life and [...]

The post How to make your forest bathing count appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.

You need to start forest bathing

Cyndi Gilbert — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 23:48:02 +0000

Who needs forest bathing? You do You’re busy. I get it. So why should you spend precious time forest bathing? Here's the low down on why you need to start forest bathing and the health impacts of staying indoors. You should spend more time outside forest bathing if you: Spend most of your day indoors [...]

The post You need to start forest bathing appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.

Dew walking

curthayes88 — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:00:45 +0000

A forest bathing and hydrotherapy mash-up Dew walking is a simple but seemingly magical way to say hello to your morning and walk away feeling refreshed and ready to start your day. Sparkling, early morning dew has fascinated people for centuries. Dew seems like a magical substance. Water droplets almost appear to float like pearls [...]

The post Dew walking appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.

Forest bathing for the whole family

curthayes88 — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:38:08 +0000

Like sitting around the dinner table, forest bathing together as a family or with community creates stronger bonds and amplifies the health benefits of getting outside. You feel more connected to nature, but also to each other. The collective experience of standing still listening to a woodpecker or sharing the awe-inspiring view of a pastel [...]

The post Forest bathing for the whole family appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.

Bring in the light

curthayes88 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:43:56 +0000

Conifers and winter solstice Happy winter solstice! Today is officially the shortest day of the year. At least it feels that way. Up until tonight, the darkness has seeped into our days like ink bleeding on paper. Tonight marks the transition where we begin to move back into the light once again. As of tomorrow, [...]

The post Bring in the light appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.

Forest bathing 101

curthayes88 — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 16:57:02 +0000

Forest bathing isn’t the kind of bath where you strip down and hop in a tub. You don’t have to be naked to do it. At least, not unless you want to. Forest bathing is about basking in nature, in greenery—and you can wear whatever you want. If you have ever sat under a tree [...]

The post Forest bathing 101 appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.

Get outside

curthayes88 — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:08:39 +0000

It’s official – fall is here and winter is coming. It’s rainy and grey outside today in Toronto and I just want to stay inside, wrap myself in layers of wool, and cozy up on the couch, preferably near a fireplace. Sometimes, that’s exactly what this naturopathic doctors orders, but every day, I’m still pushing [...]

The post Get outside appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.

Move to meditate

curthayes88 — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 17:36:17 +0000

I’ve never been good at mindful meditation. You know, the kind where you focus on your breath and develop awareness of your personal news ticker. The kind where you notice and name that voice inside your head that reviews your day, questions your every action, worries about everything, and can be your worst critic. And [...]

The post Move to meditate appeared first on Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND.