Nutrition
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
June 29, 2021 In Nutrition
Whey Protein or Collagen Protein Which is Best?
Understanding the difference between whey and collagen powder.
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 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
September 10, 2020 In Healthy Living, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition
What to Know About Progesterone
Progesterone is an important hormone for many reasons!
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 6, 2020 In Nutrition
Creamy Roasted Garlic, Kale and Cauliflower Soup
Try this immunity supporting soup.
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
February 3, 2020 In Nutrition
Supporting Immunity Using Essential Oils and Diet
Immunity can be supported with diet
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 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
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
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, Nutrition
10 Tips to Stay Balanced in your Eating – Gut Health
Eating should be simple
April 23, 2019 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
8 Tips to Address Allergies
Do you have a love/hate relationship with the springtime? Overwhelmed with allergies? It's easy to love spring with the sunshine, longer daylight, and the influx of green everywhere. But let's talk about that green stuff?! Sneezing, itchy eyes, nausea, congestion, headaches can be frustrating due to
April 10, 2019 In 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
October 17, 2018 In 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
September 17, 2018 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
7 Tips to a Healthy Brain
The top ways to support the brain.
October 24, 2017 In 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,
October 24, 2017 In Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition
Coffee Break
I’m fortunate that I very rarely have headaches, but yesterday I had a doozy. I don’t know if it was the intense heat or all the humidity we’ve been having, but my head was pounding all day. By late afternoon I was desperate for relief and
May 13, 2017 In 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
March 27, 2017 In Nutrition
Salt. Healing or Harmful?
So What's the deal with SALT? Is it good for us or not? Salt, also known as Sodium Chloride, is a chemical compound that our body needs and is essential to our health. Salt regulates our body's fluid, cellular structure, balances our electrolytes and pH and
March 21, 2017 In Nutrition
Spring Clean Your Liver!
It is finally Spring!! Winter is over and the days are getting longer, we naturally start to feel more energy and vitality. In Chinese medicine, Spring is the time of the liver. It is Spring cleaning time! Now is the time for us to cleanse
January 31, 2017 In 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
January 23, 2017 In Nutrition
The Gentle Daily Detox
It is January and the start of a new year! Most of us indulged in the holidays and are ready to get back on track to start this year off on a healthier path. The gyms are packed and everyone is looking at every new
December 20, 2016 In 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 In 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 In 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 In 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 In 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 In 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 In 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
April 11, 2016 In 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 In 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 In 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 In 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 In 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 4, 2015 In 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 In 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 In 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,
March 8, 2015 In 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
November 15, 2014 In 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
September 28, 2014 In Healthy Living, Nutrition
Adrenal Fatigue…a nutritionist’s perspective…
Are you stressed? Take note my 'Type A' and/or perfectionist friends
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