Changing your Environment to Change Your Cells

Why cold therapy is one of my secrets to staying original and toxin free at 59

Ottawa is at -35°C—Safety First, Then We Thrive!

​Stay warm, friends! Before you head out to play or work in this beautiful snow, please do a quick Safety Sweep of your home.

​With the wind and heavy snow we’re seeing in Ottawa today, please check that your furnace and water heater vents are clear of snow and ice.

Blocked vents can cause carbon monoxide to back up into your home—let’s keep our “indoor environment” safe before we go out to tackle the “outdoor” one!

​Now, for those of us playing in the snow...

Don’t forget your Merino wool base layers. It’s the ultimate “second skin” for temperature regulation.

​I personally love the cold.

After shoveling my neighbors’ paths this morning (mothering the unmothered!), I hit the snow for some push-ups.

​Why? Because of Hormetic Stress.

Cold therapy is one of my favorite autophagy tools along with red light.

It’s a “good stress” that triggers our cells to clean out the “junk” and repair themselves.

This is why, at 59, I still have all my original body parts (minus my tonsils!) and have never touched Botox or fillers.

​My Daily Resilience Routine:

​Ice Face Rinse: For a fresh, natural glow.

​Ice Baths and I put ice in a pot and dunk my face in it:

To build physical and mental muscle.

​The “30-Second Rule”:

Go until you want to quit, then dig deep for 30 seconds more.

That’s where the magic happens!

​When we change our relationship with our environment, we change our cells. We aren’t just “mental” beings; we are biological miracles.

​Wishing you peace in your moments this Saturday while we cheer on #TeamCanada at the #Olympics2026!

​De-Stress With Momma Lovey Dee 🥰

Mothering the Unmothered 💜

It’s not mental. It’s environmental. 🙏

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