Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Laurel McBrine 
Eyes Reflect Your Health The above painting was a relatively quick acrylic sketch in conjunction with my study of Iridology. It was a lot of fun to glance into a mirror to try and capture my own eye along with some lilies that are currently … Read more
Lavender from my garden I hope everyone is having a great summer. We have been blessed with super hot days lately, which is great when you are enjoying the breeze off the beach. The water in Georgian Bay has finally become warm enough for me … Read more
Holistic Nutritionista Meghan Telpner, an alumni of my alma mater, The Institute of Holistic Nutrition, has released her first book and I have to say it is a humdinger of a great read, full of pretty photos and priceless information. Meghan wound up with “incurable” … Read more
Food Art Life approved hair products! I have been searching for a great green, eco-friendly shampoo with no parabens, no phthalates, no sulfates, no color and no toxic fragrance for a long time. I have tried many products that were disappointing. I was not happy … Read more
Delicious Apple Filling in a Gluten-free Bundt Cake!
Women’s Lounge Area at Iyashi Bedrock Spa with entrance to black silica rockbeds through door on the right On a crisp November evening, with an occasional snowflake landing on my nose, Iyashi Bedrock Spa felt like an oasis of warmth and comfort. This serene second … Read more
Really Delicious Kale Chips! These are my favorite packaged kale chips. When I don’t have time to make my own, these are the kale chips I search for at the store. I loved them so much I wrote to the company, Ecoideas, to express my … Read more
Grain Free Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookies Chewy and delicious grain-free cookies – can be made with either chocolate chips or carob chips!
