Wellness Library
Free Health and Wellness Articles & Handouts
COVID-19 Resources – Things To Do in Quarantine
Spy on Animals
San Diego Zoo Live Cams
Watch orangutans, giraffes, polar bears and more in real time
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
Toronto Zoo
Live online animal shows during isolation
Art Resources for Kids
Tate Gallery for Kids
Great resource with art quizzes, games, activities
https://www.tate.org.uk/kids
Art for Kids Hub
How to draw YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/
Mark Kistler (aka Commander Mark from The Secret City)
Live streaming daily free drawing lessons for kids during COVID-19
https://markkistler.com/
Make Beliefs Comix
Empowering kids to express their ideas in comics
https://www.makebeliefscomix.
Handwashing Demos (Kid-Friendly)
Great proper handwashing technique video
Uses paint to show proper coverage
Kid-friendly, DIY-friendly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Demonstration of Soap Effect on Viruses
Uses pepper, soap and water
Kid-friendly, DIY-friendly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Wash Your Hands with Baby Shark
Sing along with baby shark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89nN03pBzI&app=desktop
Understanding Coronavirus for Kids
The Daily: A Kids’ Guide to Coronavirus
On Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/
Free coronavirus book for children
Illustrated book that simplifies coronavirus with kid-friendly words
https://nosycrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus_INS.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2WdPuIG-jJnK5o2jfsFg5tIsFBahBFLfaepBjHYg9rA4m7AuTKGPCTg_0
Home Exercises
Personal Trainer-Led
Kid-friendly, No equipment needed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Family Fun Cardio Workout
Kid-friendly, No equipment needed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
30-minute HIIT Cardio Workout
No equipment needed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
45-minute Total Body Strength Workout
No equipment needed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Yoga with Adriene
Beginner to Advanced Yoga
Senior & Mobility-limited options available
https://www.youtube.com/user/
Relationship/Marriage Support
First Things
Coronavirus Marriage/Relationship Resources
https://firstthings.org/
Marriage Laboratory
Blog with many strategies to help relationships/marriages
https://www.marriagelaboratory.com/
https://firstthings.org/
Marriage Laboratory
Blog with many strategies to help relationships/marriages
https://www.marriagelaboratory.com/
Meditation
Stop Breathe Think
App to help check in with yourself
https://www.stopbreathethink.com/
App to help check in with yourself
https://www.stopbreathethink.com/
Smiling Mind
Meditation App to Feel Calm and Safe
Family-Oriented, Kid-Friendly
https://www.smilingmind.com.
HeadSpace (also available in App store)
Meditation Made Simple – Guided Meditation
https://www.headspace.com/
Calm (also available in App store)
Find Your Calm – Calming Music, Meditation, Bedtime Stories
https://www.calm.com
Spirituality
Special Message from Eckhart Tolle
Staying Conscious in the Face of Adversity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Dr.Wayne Dyer
5 Lessons to Live By
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Thich Nhat Hanh with Oprah
Mantras to overcome suffering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Jay Shetty Interview
Finding your happiness
Mental Health
Big White Wall
Clinically-moderated anonymous online support community for mental health
https://www.bigwhitewall.com/?
Ontario Mental Health Resources page
Links and contact information for many different mental health support organizations
https://www.ontario.ca/page/
Download any of the following articles or handouts for your interest. Please consult with your healthcare provider for guidance with any health treatment plan.
General Naturopathic Handouts
- Naturopathic Basic Nutrition Guidelines
- Detox Guidelines
- Detox-Friendly Menu and Online Recipes
- Detox-Friendly Shopping List
- Mediclear Patient Guide
- Where to Shop Healthy in Toronto
- Easy Homemade Flu-Fighter Tea
- Self-Breast Exam Guide
- Basal Body Temperature: A Simple Way to Gauge Thyroid Function
- How to Properly Prepare Japanese Green Tea
- Change of Season Soup: Prepare a Chinese Herb Decoction at Home
- Estimating Stomach Acidity: A Simple Home Test
- Breathing Exercises for Stress Reduction
- Wet Sock Treatment for Chest Congestion
- Toxic Skin Care & Cosmetics Ingredients to Avoid
- Itch Soothing Bath Formula
- Natural Medicine Cabinet Essentials
Diet and Nutrition
- 7-Day Diet Diary
- Macronutrients: Carbs, Proteins and Fats
- Top Ten: Nutrition Tips and Power Foods
- Tips for Eating Out
- Fibre: Keeping Yourself Regular
- Blood Sugars: Preventing Obesity and Diabetes
- Carbs: The Shunned Nutrient
- Artificial Ingredients to Avoid
- Going Gluten-Free
- Dietary Sources of Calcium
- Spring Detox Salad Recipe
- Natural Gatorade – Electrolyte Replenishing Drink
- Natural Energy Bar Recipe
- Natural Smoothie for Skin Health
- Green It Up Smoothie/Juice
- Vegan Avocado Chocolate Pudding
- Congee Recipe for Digestion & Immunity
- Blue Liver Detox Smoothie Recipe
- Pink Liver Detox Smoothie Recipe
- Truth About Egg Nutrition & Egg-free Scrambled “Eggs”
- How to Lacto-ferment Foods
Please request permission from Zentai Wellness Centre if using these handouts for any purpose other than your own personal health education. Thank you.