Have you ever noticed what happens if you don’t feed a baby on time?They become:crankywhinnyfussyunreasonablemiserableWhy would you be any different?So make time for your meals… and especially don’t work through your lunch!Make lunch one of your favourite times of day! It’s an opportunity to take a pause to enjoy a good meal and take a […]
Not sure what to make for lunch?
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Beat the November Blues
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Do you experience a down turn in your mood once the days get shorter? You may experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Individuals who have SAD experience moderate to severe depression during the same season or months each year. Most commonly, it occurs in the fall/winter and remits in the spring/summer. 2-3% of Canadians experience SAD, […]
We Need This Supplement Now More Than Ever….
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The Answer: PROBIOTICS! With the necessary use of frequent hand sanitizing 👏 and harsh cleaners, we are disrupting our microbiome. Did you even know that we have more bacteria in and on our body than our own human cells?! 🤯 This underlines how important it is to ensure we have a strong flora of […]
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Boost your Mood: 2 Key Nutrients
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More and more people are turning towards vegetarian, vegan diets and low protein diets. This can lead to gross protein and fat deficiencies which greatly can impact mental health and well-being. Without these key nutrients: The body is unable to operate the brain and nervous system adequately. People will quickly begin to complain of symptoms […]
Preventing Age-Related Blindness
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Age-related Macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of age-related blindness. It occurs most frequently in adults over the age of 50 and increases with age. It is more common in Caucasians, and those with a family history of the disease. Smoking doubles the risk of development¹. AMD results when there is damage […]
5 Tips to Improve your Nutrition
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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 […]
Spring: A time of growth and transformation
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Spring is upon us (even if the weather is undecided) and we are amidst a time of new beginnings, growth, and transformation. In Chinese Medicine, the Liver is an important organ to support at this time. This is especially true if you have been feeling frustrated, irritable, or angry. Experiencing these emotions can be signs of “Stagnated Liver Qi”, […]
Do I have a Food Intolerance?
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Food intolerances are quite common. Intolerances are different from the well known anaphylactic shock that many people can experience after exposure to peanuts or penicillin. Food intolerances can be more complicated. They can be more insidious and harder to pin point. Symptoms can be wide-ranging, from anything from digestive issues, skin rashes, arthritis, migraines, to mood symptoms, and beyond. Food […]
5 Foods To Warm You Up
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With all this cold and dreary (and now wet) weather we’ve been having, why not use your nutrition choices to help keep you warm? Here’s a list of 5 foods that are sure to warm you from the inside out! 1. Beans and lentils. Incorporate them to into your next soup for an added warming effect […]
My Top 5 Favourite Books
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Those who know me well know I am an avid reader and recommend numerous books in my practice. Here are my top 5 most recommended reads: Nutrition The Delicious Detox by Carol Morely, ND. I love this cookbook because it covers all the basics on healthy cooking in a concise manner. All of the recipes are delicious, […]
Top 5 Liver Friendly Foods
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Have you been indulging a little too much this holiday season? High amounts of alcohol, greasy foods, and/or baked goods can be taxing on the liver. Give your liver a break and nourish it with these top 5 liver-friendly foods: 1. Artichoke Hearts. This green veggie protects liver cells from damage and also helps stimulate […]
What’s the Verdict on Coffee?
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As a coffee loving ND, I understand the enjoyment in having a cup of java in the morning. The good news is there are some health benefits associated with coffee consumption…but there are some down sides too! Read on to learn some of the ups and downs of coffee: Ups From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, black […]
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