As a naturopathic doctor, much of my practice is focused on helping my patients be and stay well. Many people seek out my services to help them eat better, sleep better, and poop better. Usually, at some point, the topic of motivation comes up (and the lack thereof). Most of us “know” what we want […]
Motivation, Mojo, & Motion
Nourish Your Blood Pressure
By Guest Blogger: Danielle Lebon, Registered Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist, & Nutritionist Candidate High blood pressure affects 7.4 millions of Canadians, according to Hypertension Canada. The great news is you can take control with diet and exercise! I want to share some simple and easy tips to help you improve your blood pressure or, if you […]
More Energy in 3 Easy Steps
Lack of energy is a common complaint I hear in my practice, and yet, the solutions can be so simple! Here are 3 simple solutions to energize your mind and body: 1. Provide your body with fuel. Proper nutrition provides your body with adequate calories, vitamins, and minerals to fuel the countless reactions that take place in your […]
Wonderful Waterfalls!
Hamilton is an area rich in nature and opportunities to explore the outdoors. It is considered the “waterfall capital of the world” and rightly so, there are over 100 waterfalls in the area! I was embarrassed to say I’ve only seen a small handful of them, so last weekend, I decided it was time to make […]
Life Lessons On My Bike
It’s hard to believe that I finished my 730km solo ride of the Waterfront Trail a few weeks ago. When one has the opportunity to spend several hours a day in nature and in the solidarity of their own mind, there is a lot of room for growing, processing, digesting, and evaluating of one’s life […]
What I Learned from the Ocean
I just spent the most incredible week of my life in Nicaragua at a surf and yoga retreat. I suspected the trip would be healing but never anticipated that the ocean would teach me so much about myself and life itself. Learning to surf for the first time was an incredibly humbling, challenging, and spiritual experience. The […]
5 Tips to Improve your Nutrition
Missed my recent seminar on Making Healthy Nutrition Choices? Here are some quick tips to help you get more benefit out of the foods you eat: Choose more whole foods. If it comes in a box, wrapper, or plastic, chances are it is a nutrient poor choice (take for example a bag of chips or cookies, canned […]
Embracing the Fall
Fall is a fascinating time in nature. Trees embrace a time of great change and let their leaves go. Animals and humans alike tend to be busier and the collective energy of the environment picks up as a whole. Use this time of change to reflect on what is no longer needed in your life […]
Great Summer Reads!
As we head into the depths of summer, I thought I would share some of my recent favourite reads. Be sure to pack them on your next get-a-way or staycation! The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer This is one of my favourite books of all time! Simply written and easy to read, yet loaded with […]
Nurturing Your Fire Element
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer corresponds with the Fire element. Do you know what organ is associated with this element? The heart of course! The corresponding emotion? Joy! Here are some ways you can nourish your Fire element: Do more things daily that bring your joy. Surround yourself with relationships that make you smile and feel […]
Play Your Way to Better Health!
Playtime is something we often overlook as adults -yet the benefits are so great! It provides a break from our crazy schedules, gives us a chance to laugh, be silly, and engage our inner child. It helps us distress, benefits our mood, lowers our blood pressure and strengthens relationships with family and friends. Recently, I took a break from my regimented […]
Find Your Daily Dose of Zen!
As an ND, I often spend time discussing how important it is to incorporate down time daily into one’s schedule. In our high paced, constantly “plugged in” society, it’s becoming more and more important that we take time daily, if not multiple times a day, to take a breather and slow down. I know, you’re probably thinking […]
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