Yoga in general is fantastic for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. It boasts benefits such as improved flexibility and balance, pain reduction, better moods, stress management, and better sleep. But let’s take a dive in and look at which poses have specific benefits for specific issues.
Read MoreTo help you get really excited about eating your greens, here are 9 recipes that are packed with delicious greens.
Your thyroid plays a role in supporting you with all of these things, along with fertility, skin and hair health, weight and metabolism, energy levels, and mood. The thyroid carries a big load, and many Canadian’s thyroid glands are actually functioning suboptimally. So let’s take a moment to appreciate and bring awareness to the thyroid, and take a dive into everything you need to know.
Antibiotics were a groundbreaking discovery in the field of Western medicine, and have saved countless lives due to their ability to wipe out deadly infections. However, more and more we are realizing that antibiotics are often over-prescribed, and can leave you with lasting problems if you don’t take the steps to properly recover.
Spring is the perfect time to get off of the sugar rollercoaster in time for the ease of warm weather. I’ve even roped my husband into detoxing alongside me, because let’s face it, going off sugar-cold turkey can be hard. If you’re finding yourself in the midst of sugar addiction, read on. I’ve put together a list of effective ways to set yourself up to nix the sugar habit with ease.
Read MoreWith an unexpectedly warm Spring, and Summer right around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about sun protection. Add that to the fact that May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s definitely the right time to talk about staying safe in the sun!
Read MoreIn the wake of Cinco De Mayo, I’ve been thinking about how many delicious, nourishing, and ‘ready for Summer’ meals originate from Mexico. Seeing as we can’t visit Mexico right now and go right to the source, I was inspired to put together a list of some healthy Mexican-inspired recipes to satisfy the cravings for fun in the sun and guacamole.
One of my favourite ways to jump-start my days as the weather gets warmer is with an enlivening smoothie to start the day.
Read MoreWhen I say the word ‘vice’ I’m sure things like alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes come to mind. However, pretty much anything can become a vice, depending on how and why we use it. Let’s take a look at some common vices, why we use them, and what to do instead.
There are plenty of natural ways to combat rosacea flare ups, including avoiding triggers, that I’d like to share with you in the hopes that it can provide a natural solution for this issue experienced by so many.
Read MoreSpring is here and with it, Easter. Before you go and hunt for eggs of the chocolate variety, I’d like to sing the praises of the regular old chicken egg, how wildly amazing it is and share some fabulous egg recipes for your Easter holiday.
Read MoreIf there’s one thing that gets us through hard times, it’s cultivating mental resilience. My brother shared an article on his experience with this recently, and I was inspired to bring this to all of you through the lens of acknowledging the one year mark of the pandemic.
Read MoreI see this all too often in patients who are wanting to create a change in their life. They hone in and make their game plan, they feel hyped up and committed, and they get going and then slip up and go totally off track. This is the all or nothing spiral. It’s foundation is in an unrealistic or unattainable goal and toxic perfectionism.
Read MoreMarch is Liver Health Month. It’s time for the liver to finally make it into the spotlight like it deserves. It works hard for you. As a thank you, you could eat some of these 9 liver-supporting recipes to give it a little boost.
Read MoreIn honour of International Women’s Day. coming up on Monday, I wanted to drop into the feminine, the gifts of the feminine, and how this relates to medicine and our medical system.
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I find this time of year the most challenging in terms of what to eat. It’s not quite spring, but it’s not the dead of winter either, and I find my inspiration can go a bit flat. So it’s for the both of us really that I’ve compiled this list of a month’s worth of healthy weeknight dinner ideas to stay nourished, healthy and inspired as we transition into the warmer months.
If you’ve just made a shift to eating healthier, you may find yourself getting lost, pulled off course, and pulled into bad habits when you head to the grocery store. In fact, how to do a healthy grocery shop is something that comes up with my patients quite often when they’re making a lifestyle change.
Read MoreIt’s Valentine’s Day this weekend, which has got me thinking about foods that are naturally pink and red and their nutritional components that make them so, and what those benefits are. (Plus get some yummy Pink and Red recipes for Valentine’s Day!)
Read MoreRelationships can be HARD at the best of times, let alone in such a stressful time. Especially if you’re quarantined together.
What can make relationships a lot easier to navigate is learning certain emotional awareness tools that help you better understand yourself, your needs and the needs of your partner.
Read MoreDo you feel like you wake up every morning tired, no matter how early you go to bed, and feel like you have to drag yourself through your day, again and again, relying on your morning coffee, and your afternoon coffee to make it through the day? Fatigue is a common complaint I hear amongst my patients, and there are many reasons why someone might be experiencing ongoing tiredness.
