stress noun \ˈstres\ : a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc. : something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety What happens when we feel stressed? Various parts of the brain are quick to react to stress and release a number of hormones that put us into a fight or flight mode. It’s not a particularly great way to feel and honestly, it’s meant to be temporary and will eventually break down the endocrine system and make us sic

I consider myself a Hippie Hedonist. Why? Because I loved all things natural and organic before natural and organic were cool. A true Torontonian, I indulged in things that satisfy all the senses, from the touch of a massage and the taste of exceptional food to the sights of fine art and design to smells of fragrances and flowers. I am drawn to the symphony of our senses and take great pleasure in sharing those things with the people in my life. When it came time to pursue a