February 5, 2020 In Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition
Stay Warm and Well: Immune Support to Prevent Viral Infections
Immune Support to Prevent Viral Infections
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February 3, 2020 In Uncategorized
Do You Have a Hormonal Imbalance?
Do you have a hormone imbalance? When you think about hormones and hormonal imbalances most people associate them with puberty, reproduction/fertility, and menopause. The truth is hormones and hormonal imbalances can contribute to a wide range of seemingly unrelated symptoms from insomnia, weight gain, brain fog,
December 12, 2022 In Healthy Living, Recipes
6 Healthy Eating Hacks for Busy People…
Many of my clients say that they are just too busy to eat healthy at home. "Eating healthy all the time takes too much time." With a family, a full time job and a business on the side, I get it. I am also
November 25, 2021 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
5 Tips to Save Money on Groceries
5 ways to save money on groceries
September 11, 2021 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
Discover Your Balance Post
In our lives, we have all kinds of roles we are trying to live. We are mothers, professionals, aunts, daughters, researchers, healthcare providers, wives, friends, sisters, and
September 7, 2021 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
5 Benefits of Having a Meal Plan
If you want to save yourself a lot of stress (we have enough this year), time and money, you'll want to MEAL PLAN! We are the experts
September 3, 2021 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
10 Tips for Choosing Quality Supplements
Supplements have become as confusing as picking out the best cereal! There is so much choice and it has become overwhelming to the point people find themselves making choices based on saving money or time and picking them up in bulk at convenience stores. Or
September 3, 2021 In Nutrition
Load up on These 11 Immune Boosting Foods this Fall
Discussion over the immune system has been centre stage over the last couple of years. If you want to help support your immune system, be sure your diet includes plenty of natural vitamin C. This powerful antioxidant also plays a central role in the repair and
August 11, 2021 In Balance, Healthy Living
6 Health Tips for a Better Brain
Brain health is something you can get strategic with if you want to prevent Alzheimer and Dementia. Using diet, lifestyle changes, and supplementation you can improve your brain health in the short and long term.
June 29, 2021 In Nutrition
Whey Protein or Collagen Protein Which is Best?
Understanding the difference between whey and collagen powder.
June 17, 2021 In Uncategorized
Price Increase as of July 1st, 2021
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May 28, 2021 In Healthy Living
Cheap Proteins, Worth the Savings?
Pasture Raised Meat vs Conventionally Raised Meat Grass-fed beef and pasture raised meats and eggs tend to be pricier but what they offer in terms of health and well-being is priceless. Where your food comes from and how it arrives on your plate is just as
May 18, 2021 In Healthy Living
Drink to Your Health!
The Power of H20 Water is life. We can survive for weeks without food, but only three days without water. Dehydration can cause everything from headaches, to brain fog, to heart palpitations, and eventually death. Many of us are walking around chronically dehydrated. The bad news
May 7, 2021 In Recipes
Raspberry Chia Fresca
Who doesn't love a new drink to try that will actually support your gut health, encourage hydration and taste amazing! Serves 2. Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/4 cup chia seeds 3 cups coconut water 1/2 cup frozen raspberries 2 Tbsp lemon juice (optional) Directions: Simply add ingredients to your blender and blend! Other Blogs you
April 21, 2021 In Uncategorized
Get Going with this Maca Latte
Caffeine can be very hard on the adrenal glands when consumed daily. What does that mean? Well, it can make it difficult for your body to sustain energy and even blood sugar levels throughout the day. There are more healthy ways
April 20, 2021 In Uncategorized
Iced Chocolate Elixir
This Elixir will get you going without the caffeine!
April 19, 2021 In Healthy Living, Nutrition, Yoga
The Parasympathetic Nervous System and Tips to Manage Your Anxiety and Stress
Under Pressure The pressure in our lives to meet deadlines, take care of our families, maintain relationships, and perform at our jobs can take its toll on our mental and physical health. Toss in a pandemic for additional worries and stress, and you can just imagine
March 16, 2021 In Uncategorized
Learn how to ‘Sprinkle’ Hemp for Improved Health
Some people may be surprised to hear that I let my 1 year old son have sprinkles on his food. In fact I encourage it! Get Your Sprinkles! What my son knows as “sprinkles” is actually hemp hearts. These tasty little additions are loaded with nutrients. What
March 12, 2021 In Uncategorized
Health Benefits of a Grain Free Diet
Health Benefits of a Grain-Free Diet The gluten-free diet is widely accepted and recommended by many health experts to improve digestion, gut health and reduce inflammation. But what if you’ve gone gluten free and haven’t experienced the dramatic cure promised? If you suffer from autoimmune diseases,
March 12, 2021 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
Grain-Free: The Best Diet for You?
Grain-Free Diets and Tips for How to go Grain-free If you’ve decided to give grain-free diet a try for its many health benefits such as: reduced blood sugar, inflammation and allergens but aren’t sure where to start this post is for you. Read on to learn
March 2, 2021 In Nutrition, Uncategorized
Top 5 Supplements Every Woman Should Take
When it comes to getting the vitamins and minerals that we need to be at our best, there are many things working against us. The food available now is less nutrient dense than it used to be due to current farming practices and the increased
October 28, 2020 In Recipes
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins are a fun way to support your immune system and overall health.
September 10, 2020 In Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition
What to Know About Progesterone
Progesterone is an important hormone for many reasons!
August 20, 2020 In Healthy Living, Uncategorized
Infrared Sauna & Anti-inflammatory Package PROMO!
Purchase a package of 10 Infrared sauna sessions and receive a FREE anti-inflammatory menu plan created by our resident Holistic Nutritionist.
June 18, 2020 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
8 Day Cleanse & Reset Challenge – 2020
8 Day Cleanse and Reset to clear out the junk from winter and our global pandemic.
April 14, 2020 In Naturopathic Medicine
Is it a cold, flu, COVID-19 or Allergies?
How can you tell if you have covid or allergies?
April 6, 2020 In Nutrition
Creamy Roasted Garlic, Kale and Cauliflower Soup
Try this immunity supporting soup.
March 12, 2020 In Uncategorized
DIY Hand Sanitizer
Keeping harmful ingredients out of my home is a goal of mine and I want to help you do this too! Sanitizer is such an easy item to 'clean' up so I thought we'd start with this simple yet effective DIY Hand Sanitizer recipe. Keep
March 12, 2020 In Uncategorized
Prevent the Spread of Viral Infections
Let’s talk about prevention when it comes to viral infection. So we know there is a lot of chatter out there, people are panicking, stocking up on toilet paper and getting a little bit worried about the COVID-19 virus and so I want to share
March 6, 2020 In Uncategorized
‘Race Day Ready’ Clinic
We have spent far too much time 'fixing' post race issues. Have you even thought about getting ahead of a potential injury with a pre-race treatment? If you are running the Around the Bay Race, this day is for YOU! Call us to secure your spot!
March 6, 2020 In Uncategorized
Proactively Manage Stress: Just the girls…
Join us to create, connect, calm down and have fun! Are you putting your own health and wellness first? Are you feeling like your stress sometimes gets the best of you? Or maybe you just want to join us to get creative and connect with like
February 3, 2020 In Nutrition
Supporting Immunity Using Essential Oils and Diet
Immunity can be supported with diet
January 17, 2020 In Uncategorized
The Gut Brain Connection: Feeding Your Brain
Yes, it's true. Your gut is considered your "second brain." Because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, and the amazing influence your gut microbes can have, it's no wonder what you eat feeds not only your body but can
January 8, 2020 In Uncategorized
Wellness Cookies (clean recipe)
I loooove oatmeal raison cookies. They are sweet and hearty and keep you satiated and nourished for hours. I don't however, like the ones you purchase at the store
November 7, 2019 In Uncategorized
Who is the ‘Future You’?
Have you ever thought about it? Like, really thought about who you want to be at 80? It's so easy to go about the day to day without a thought and just assume that you will live a long, healthy and happy life. But
November 7, 2019 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
Lifelong Vitality Challenge
I want to tell you about something I’m excited to be running for anyone ready to put themselves first. It hit me that although so many of our customers put their health first by visiting us on a regular basis, that they may be missing out
October 23, 2019 In Healthy Living, Uncategorized
Get ready for Winter DIYs
It's starting to happen. Colder mornings, dark evenings and mornings and more time in doors. What better time to pull out your essential oils, a few key ingredients and whip up some health promoting products you will use daily! First: All Purpose Cleaner I'll start with this one
October 17, 2019 In Naturopathic Medicine, Uncategorized
Acne: 5 Possible Causes
Society often sees acne as a frivolous health concern, I believe the opposite. I am a strong believer of life being all about balance and most health conditions stem from internal imbalances. Skin is the largest organ in the body and acne is the body’s
October 8, 2019 In Healthy Living, Nutrition, Osteopathy
7 Ways to Manage a Concussion
Concussions, appear to be happening more often than ever. I can think of 6 kids (of friends and family) who have had one in the last year alone and I'm sure you can think of a few as well! And this is validated in many
October 1, 2019 In Recipes, Uncategorized
Carrot Cake Chia Pudding
This recipe was inspired by one created by That Clean Life. Ingredients: 1 carrot grated 1/2 cup chia seeds 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1/4 cup walnuts 2 tbsp flaked coconut (unsweetened) Sweeten to taste (stevia, maple syrup, or xylitol) Toothpick swirl (or up to one drop) of On Guard Essential Oil Directions: Soak chia
Chocolate Mint Bars
As always, our website only includes recipes that will help those of you struggling with food intolerances! All are free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar or will at least provide options. I whipped up this incredible treat when my mother in law was experiencing issues
August 21, 2019 In Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized
Cowboy Caviar
This salad is a great option for lunches. The protein and fibre will keep you feeling satiated for hours. Beans are a big part of the Mediterranean diet
August 20, 2019 In Healthy Living, Recipes, Uncategorized
Grilled Salmon
Serves 4 4 wild salmon fillets 1 bunch asparagus 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 black pepper 1/4 tsp dried parsley 1/4 tsp. dried dill 4 tbsp olive oil Preheat the oven broiler and raise the oven rack. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and place fish on top, skin-side down. Surround with
August 13, 2019 In Healthy Living, Recipes
May 17, 2019 In Balance, Healthy Living, Nutrition
How To: Create A Healthy Balanced Lifestyle
Creating Health with Balance For most people wanting better health, the first thing we tend to think about is changing our diet. After all, if we consider the common phrase of “we are what we eat” as defining health – simply improving food choices should ultimately improve
May 13, 2019 In Balance, Healthy Living
4 Ways to Improve Health with Self Care
We've seen this term used often. But what is self-care? Self-care is anything we do to deliberately take care of our physical and mental health. Here are some top tips for self-care. Meditation: Stress can leave us feeling overwhelmed, and can impact our health mentally and physically. Practicing meditation
May 13, 2019 In Balance, Healthy Living, Nutrition
10 Tips to Stay Balanced in your Eating – Gut Health
Eating should be simple
May 8, 2019 In Healthy Living, Recipes
DIY Natural Cleaning Products
In addition to being a holistic nutritionist and health enthusiast, I'm a mom of two boys and now a little puppy, so having a clean home is really important to me. Little bodies are impacted much more by chemicals! Dog Freshener to Purify and De-Odourize Generally, living