September 10, 2020
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Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition
What to Know About Progesterone
Progesterone is an important hormone for many reasons!
Healthy Living
August 20, 2020
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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.
February 5, 2020
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Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition
Stay Warm and Well: Immune Support to Prevent Viral Infections
Immune Support to Prevent Viral Infections
November 7, 2019
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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
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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 8, 2019
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Healthy Living
5 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! The word concussion has become such a
August 20, 2019
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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
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Healthy Living, Recipes
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?
When we think of "vitamins," we know they're super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It's difficult to get enough vitamin D; vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency. So, let's talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need, and how you can
May 17, 2019
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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
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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
May 8, 2019
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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,
April 10, 2019
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Iron Rich Greens Smoothie
Did you know fermented foods such as yogurt can increase the availability of iron? Even though calcium inhibits iron absorption, fermented foods do the opposite. We often think of meat or spinach when it comes to iron in foods, right? But there are a few facts I think you'll
February 28, 2019
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Healthy Living
Back Pain in Our Kids
Over time, the child may start to change the way they walk to compensate because of the weight of the pack. And this posture then becomes worse as they sit in class bent forward. Add in some poor posture adopted when holding their ipad, smart phones and
October 17, 2018
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Using Essential Oils for Travel
It wasn’t long after I began to integrate essential oils into my repertoire of 'natural remedies' that they became my 'go to' for pretty much everything. We began to ditch the toxic chemicals, creams and over-the-counter medicines at home and oils became the main items
October 5, 2018
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Healthy Living
10 Signs You Could Have a Parasite!
It happens often. Clients return from their work or holiday travels only to find that they don't feel well. After a detailed assessment, parasites are discovered. Having a parasite can be a scary thought, but you're not alone; they are far more common than you think. Let's look
September 17, 2018
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
7 Tips to a Healthy Brain
The top ways to support the brain.
June 12, 2018
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Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine, Uncategorized
Lyme Disease is on the Rise Across the Country
Lyme disease is a bacterial borreilosis infection transmitted to a human through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. The tick picks up the bacteria from feeding on small animals and birds. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reported 144 cases of Lyme disease in
November 2, 2017
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Healthy Living
How to find the right Osteopathic Practitioner
It can be difficult when you are sourcing out a health care specialist, especially when it may be a new discipline that you haven't tried, like Osteopathy. Most of our clients do find their way here based on referrals but the odd person does manage
October 24, 2017
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Why do you want an Alkaline Body?
As health practitioners, we often see patients/clients that are more acidic rather than alkaline. People don't come to us saying, I feel like my body is acidic..of course. They come to us saying things like: I'm sore, I'm tired, my digestion feels off, I'm moody,
May 13, 2017
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Helping Our Children Stay Balanced
The weather has finally shifted from cold, gloomy days to bright sunny days with a warm wind that naturally uplifts our mood and energy. In the same way we begin to feel more energetic and happy, this Spring time weather brings about an increase in
January 31, 2017
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Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Registered Massage Therapy
Feeling Blue?
The shorter and dreary days along with the colder weather of winter and lack of sunlight can make anyone feel down. Keeping yourself cooped up during winter can also leave you feeling melancholy, irritable, or tired. For quite a few of us, its tough
December 20, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Feeling SAD a little too often?
For many of us, the holiday's represent a time for family, friends, giving, laughter, serving and love. However, for many it is a reminder of what might be missing; of what could have been; or missing loved ones who have passed; or feeling lonely. If you
December 20, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
How to Stay Healthy Over the Holiday
The holiday season is going to be in full swing now with all the last minute shopping, crowded parking lots, wrapping presents and hosting lavish dinners. 'T'is the season to be jolly', they say, but with everything going on, it can also seem a lot
December 2, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition, Recipes
Got a Sweet Tooth?
Sugar Substitutes to Satisfy Your Cravings - written by Nindy Grewal, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Holiday season is approaching fast and so are all the tempting goodies. The Christmas cookie exchange parties, holiday dinners and work social gatherings have begun and all the glory of baking (and
November 26, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Green Smoothie Bowl
Recipe by Nindy Grewal, Nutritional Practitioner at Balance Point Health Centre. Ingredients: 1 cup of cold filtered water handful of berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) - frozen or fresh huge handful of kale or spinach 1 scoop of whey or vegan protein 1 tsp of cinnamon 1
November 1, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Halloween Tricks or Treats?
It’s that time of year again….Halloween is here with all the ghouls and ghosts roaming our streets. I for one have always loved Halloween – dressing up and being any character my heart desires each year. Now my children have followed in my footsteps and
September 6, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Top 10 Ways to Use On Guard Essential Oil
On Guard is a 'must have' therapeutic grade essential oil blend for any home. It contains a mix of sweet orange essential oil, rosemary, clove, cinnamon and eucalyptus. These essential oils work together to create a powerful and versatile infection-fighting and disinfectant blend. Each ingredient in
September 2, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Top 5 Essential Oils and My Favourite 10 Snacks for Back to School
Back to School As parents who want the best for our children, we spend a lot of thought, money and time in August on back packs, pencil cases, new clothes lunch bags and other supplies in an effort to feel prepared. But did you ever stop
August 21, 2016
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Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine
Let’s Talk About B12
B12 Shots available in Oakville
July 12, 2016
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Healthy Living
Green Cleaning and 6 DIYs
Let's talk cleaning. First, I hate cleaning. Anyone with me on this? On the other hand, I do love a clean home that smells fresh and uplifting. Are you still using what mom used? Bleach, VIM, Comet? If you answered yes, have you ever questioned what's in your
April 11, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Proactively Deal with Stress
Stress is part of all of our lives in modern day society. We drive further to work, fight more traffic, wear more 'hats', are interrupted more often, and we try to do everything faster and better than before. Can all of this be good? It's not
March 29, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
How to read labels…
When I became interested in the power of food on overall well-being, I became obsessed with reading labels. I'm pretty good at it now and have even got my kids doing the same
January 23, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Nut Loaf
This loaf may just become a staple in your home for so many reasons. First: You can make it on the weekend and then use it in so many different ways during the week. Crumble it up and use it as a salad topper, heat and serve with
January 15, 2016
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Excess Sugar and Aging
Blog by Natasha DeCarie, Certified and Registered Holistic Nutritionist There are many forms of sugar; corn syrup, cane sugar, sucrose, fructose, maltose, and sorbitol just to name a few and they all have one thing in common - they are all addictive. Sugar might not cause physical
December 6, 2015
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Oh…it’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas!
As I was wandering around the stores looking for the perfect gift, I was reminded just how often 'fragrances' are still being used without a second thought. Candles, Air fresheners, Christmas themed car fresheners, Shampoos, Soaps, Body Butters, and the list goes on! There is no
June 16, 2015
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Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine
How I treated my Lyme Disease
Lyme disease from ticks is becoming a very prevalent issue in Canada. I have seen more and more cases coming my way in the recent years. The challenge is that it is very hard to detect in regular blood testing and can go undiagnosed for
June 4, 2015
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Metagenics Detox Diary…
It was time for my annual spring detox. The signs were there. I was a little more 'angry' at the little things, tired at the end of the day, digging into my dark chocolate stash before 9:00 am in the morning and sugar cravings taking
May 26, 2015
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Green Detox Smoothie
If you’re looking for a nutritious and delicious green smoothie designed to support your body’s natural detoxification efforts, this Green Detox Smoothie is for you. This smoothie contains potent green superfoods: spirulina, chlorella and/or cilantro. The combination of ingredients result in what is perhaps the most potent
May 26, 2015
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Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition
Heavy Metals will Age Cells Prematurely…
Metals are something that I see in blood more and more. Some heavy metals, in trace amounts, are beneficial to the body; these include iron, zinc, copper and manganese. Other heavy metals can be poisonous or toxic to the human body; these include arsenic, lead,
May 9, 2015
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Healthy Living, Osteopathy
Should I exercise after my Osteopathic appointment?
Great question! I get this one all the time, probably becuase everyone is feeling so free and nimble after having a treatment!! If you exercise, will you undo all the work done from your appointment? What I tell my patients, is to stay away from vigourous
March 8, 2015
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Healthy Living, Nutrition, Recipes
Oat Pancakes (wheat free)
These pancakes are perfect for a weekend breakfast because they are filling, healthy and delicious! Better yet, they are very simple to make and require only a blender. That's right, only one thing to wash! 1 1/2 cups wheat free oats 1/2 cup gluten free
December 14, 2014
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Healthy Living, Osteopathy
High heel heck!?
Now I will be the first to admit that high heels do look fantastic on all women and also the first to shout at the top of my lungs that they are the worst thing you can do to your feet other than flip flops.
December 12, 2014
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Healthy Living, Recipes
Snowball Cookies – revamped!
Cookies, treats, chocolate…they are everywhere during the holiday season. If you want to stick to your health goals over the holidays but at the same time, not feel deprived, there are many options that are similar to our ‘old’ favourites that are worth a try.
November 30, 2014
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Healthy Living
Orange Almond Biscotti
This was one of my all time favourite treats before I began eating gluten free. This gluten free version is fantastic! This version is made of healthier ingredients, not the sugar and wheat loaded ones you would purchase at the coffee shop. Add cranberries or chocolate
November 16, 2014
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Healthy Living, Recipes
Chocolate Zucchini Loaf (grain free)
This recipe is fantastic. Why? It is gluten free (no bloating!) High in protein (eggs) and fiber (thank-you coconut flour) You can send it in your kids lunches - nut free! Good amount of healthy medium chain fats for energy Low glycemic - therefore no sugar spikes and dips (in
November 15, 2014
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
‘Tis the Season…Fa La LaaaChoooo!
Article by Shannon Gregory, Live Blood Analysis As the holiday season approaches, we have many stressors. We rush to buy baking to pass off as our own or stay up all night baking, to prove we can still do it all We decorate the home to look festive
October 13, 2014
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Healthy Living, Recipes
Chocolate Chip Cookies (free of gluten, dairy, refined sugar and nuts of course!)
If you are going to eat cookies make your own with ingredients you trust instead of buying cookies that are filled with transfats and refined sugar. 2 of President's Choice Decadent Chocolate chip cookies have 5 grams of saturated fat, 21 g carbs, 12 g of
September 28, 2014
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Healthy Living, Nutrition
Adrenal Fatigue…a nutritionist’s perspective…
Are you stressed? Take note my 'Type A' and/or perfectionist friends
September 26, 2014
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Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine
Stressed?
Drag yourself out of bed, dress, feed the kids, drop off kids, dash to work, meet the demands of the day, dash home, throw dinner together (literally), drop kids at hockey, back home, kids to bed, collapse. Is this the rhythm of your days? Intense with multiple