Summer is now upon us and many of us will be spending more time travelling, cottaging, and outdoors. Here’s a low down on what to pack in your “natural first aid kit” and to take with you on your next trip: Basic first aid kit: Purchase a ready-made kit or make your own with essentials like: gloves, band-aids, gauze, […]
Natural First Aid
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How Safe is Your Sunscreen?
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We all know the dangers of getting too much UV exposure: increased risks of sunburns, skin cancers, and premature aging. But what most of us don’t know are the risks that some sunscreens may pose to our health. Shocking isn’t it? Read on to learn more on the possible adverse effects of sunscreens: Increased cancer risk. People who […]
Swim Yourself to Health!
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Looking for a sport that maximizes health and wellness? Swimming is an activity packed with multiple health benefits: Swimming is a low-impact sport, meaning it does not put stress on your joints, making it an excellent activity for people suffering from arthritis and joint pain. The pressure that the water exerts on your body also helps improve lymphatic […]
Are You Eating Enough Fruits & Vegetables?
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If you are eating less than 8-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily, you are not getting enough! This translates to roughly 4 1/2 cups or more of fruits and vegetables daily. The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are vast-from lowering your risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer, to reducing constipation, improving weight control, and reduces the likelihood […]
Put a STOP on Stress!
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It often feels like stress is all around us! It comes in many forms, such as alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, poor nutrition, working too much, getting too little sleep, financial stress, worrying about your kids, bad relationships, cold weather, thinking about the future and so on. Many of us are constantly in the “fight or flight” mode that […]
Improve Athletic Performance with Glutamine
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Are you an athlete struggling with fatigue or frequent infections? You are not alone! Intense exercise, as seen in endurance athletes (e.g. marathon runners, triathletes, etc.) can actually have negative consequences on health and athletic performance. The good news is that the amino acid, glutamine, can help. Multiple studies have demonstrated that glutamine can increase athletic performance and […]
Rasberry Ketones: an Untapped Weight Loss Aid?
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Since recently debuting on the Dr Oz show, I have had numerous patients and friends ask me about the weight loss effects of raspberry ketones. Unsure of how to answer, I decided to investigate what all the fuss was about and was surprised at what I learned. Raspberry ketones are a compound found in raspberries that have been shown […]
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Natural Remedies for Allergy Sufferers
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For some, the fear of allergy season is looming in the near future and for many, the discomfort has already begun. The good news is you can take control of your allergies and reclaim your love for the outdoors! Here are some of my favourite natural allergy remedies: Quercetin: this powerful antioxidant stops the release of […]
Invigorate Your Day with Hot & Cold Showers
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Want to feel more energized, boost your immune system, and stimulate your metabolism? Start each morning with an alternating hot and cold shower! By altering the temperature of your shower, you can help stimulate your nervous, immune, and circulatory systems so that they are functioning at their best. Sound daunting? Start with having your usual shower and […]
Reset Your Clock Naturally
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With the dreaded time change often comes loss of sleep, fatigue, and mental fogginess. Help reset your internal clock with these natural remedies: Melatonin: this hormone helps reset your circadian rhythm (also known as your “internal clock”). Take it 20 minutes or so before bed to help fall asleep. Vitamin B12: this vitamin also helps regulate your circadian rhythm […]
Gulp Down a Green Smoothie!
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Yes, I am suggesting you try making and tasting a green smoothie! Why you ask? Because it’s good for you and easy to make! Loaded with leafy greens, which are nutrient packed and full of important minerals like calcium, the health benefits are extensive. The leafy greens and turmeric in this smoothie also help reduce inflammation in […]
Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea
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Hibiscus tea is a powerful caffeine-free herbal tea that can: Lower blood pressure. A recent study indicated that drinking 3 cups of hibiscus tea daily for 6 weeks can reduce systolic blood pressure. Lower cholesterol. Hibiscus tea reduces LDL levels (the “bad” cholesterol) and also prevents damage to LDL cells that can lead to heart disease. Reduce […]
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