After a rough night of wild camping and some upset tummies, we had almost completed a redeeming trio of spectacular hikes to a waterfall, an underground cave and a massive rock arch, when Sitka discovered the goopy insides of a seemingly dry, car-tire-sized cow...
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If it rains, go swimming! New Zealand Week Three
Over six months of cycling, it's gonna rain. Despite our lucky track record of great weather on bike trips, we knew we’d be in for the odd string of soggy days. And when it gets wet, we both get a bit grouchy. But Heron...
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Adapting adds to the adventure: New Zealand Week Two
With enough willpower and protein bars, just about any place in the world is accessible by bike. Some fewer, however, if you're towing a 75-lb. trailer with a five-year-old.
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Maori greetings, wave racing and a cyclone: New Zealand Week One
Within the first seven days of our six month adventure across the Pacific, we met a kiwi bird up close, delivered 55 pizzas in our bike trailer to a camp of skydiving competitors, snorkelled with snappers and angelfish, and were rescued from a cyclone...
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Oceania Odyssey!
We're busy in New Westminster planning for our upcoming adventure - a six-month cycling odyssey through Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia! 6,000 km, two Bike Friday folding tandems, a tent, and two very excited little boys!
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Graduation from BINM!
After four incredibly rich and demanding years at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, I have graduated with my Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine designation!
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Staying fit as a family in New West
Looking for ways to stay fit as a family? Check out these ideas for fitting family exercise into your daily routine, and some top cycling spots in and around New West. Happy cycling!
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Castor oil packs: how and why you’ll want to try them
Have you ever considered using castor oil packs? These are an amazing tool to decrease pain and inflammation and stimulate the lymphatic system. They are great for swollen and painful joints, liver detoxification and menstrual pain.
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Cream of broccoli detox soup recipe (vegan, gluten-free)
Looking for a recipe to kick off your spring detox? Check out this vegan, gluten-free cream of broccoli detox soup.
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Summer product drive – order sunscreen by May 15th!
Are you looking for natural organic sunscreen, toothpaste or deodorant that is safe for the whole family? Check out Terra Life’s product page (http://terralife.ca/terra-products/) for the full slate of options.
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