YOUR HEALTHY NATURE

Giving families a space to talk about health and well-being is something we really love here at Our Big Earth. Discovering resources, comparing notes and learning about mind, body and soul health is what our Your Healthy Nature feature is all about.

On site and with our partner Eco-Centric Natural Fiber Fashions, we strive to provide you a wide range of resources, connection and tools to live life to the fullest. Check out the the full archive of Your Healthy Nature articles HERE.

DR. AMY WELLS

Dr. Amy Wells is the Our Big Earth resident naturopathic columnist. Check out some of the topics she has addressed:

- The Pros of Probiotics

- The Good & Bad About Flouride

- Diet and its effect on ear infections

PARENT WELLNESS

Mom Marcie Dumais offers up her perspective on taking care of yourself as a part of whole-family well-being. Her column, Parent Wellness, talks about everything from facing our fears as parents and managing your relationship with your parents and kids to coping with the emotions of moving into a new home.

THE FIT FAMILY

After busting their butts in the office for the last year, Robin and Ken are spending this next year (from Oct. 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2010) rediscovering their Family Fitness with the help of Comox Valley fitness expert and mom Rhonda Parker.

Twice a month we’ll be on site updating you on our progress as we strive to get in shape, collectively lose 100 pounds and learn how to prioritize caring for ourselves physically and mentally in the midst of busy work and life schedules.

ESTHER KANE

Guest columnist, writer and counselor Esther Kane is here on Our Big Earth each month helping women work through the challenges of changes in their bodies as a result of motherhood, hormones and the generally realities of life. Her thoughtful columns take a look at food, mental health and body image, tackling those issues with tips, tools and lots of heart.

Some of her past columns include:

- Beating the Winter Blues
- Five Tools for Overcoming Anxiety
- Mindful Eating Roadblocks