By Marianna Duba, Holistic Nutritionist As a mother of two (already grown-up) boys, I had to face the everlasting question at the beginning of each school year: What am I going to pack for lunch to school? I wanted to fill their lunch bags with nutritious food that would provide energy throughout the day, enhance[...]
How a RISE in your temperature could signal Ovulation It’s that time of the month again and I don’t mean your period! It’s time for ovulation! Planning to have a baby is very exciting and knowing the optimal time to try is key to optimizing your chances of conceiving. Checking your resting temperature can be[...]
SIBO or Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth refers to a condition where bacteria from the colon populate the small intestine and cause symptoms including the following: Nausea Flatulence Belching Bloating Brain Fog Headaches Diarrhea Constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome Leaky Gut Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Acid Reflux Rosacea Fibromyalgia GERD When bacteria from the colon populate the[...]
Walking down the cosmetic aisle is always an adventure to find the best products that will get you bold lips, smoky eyes, plumped up eyelashes and show stopping nails. It all sounds so exciting until reading the labels of cosmetic products became just as important as reading your food labels. Why? Because cosmetic products are[...]
Diagnosis Distress: Understanding How Adjunctive Cancer Care Empowers People With Cancer Research Revolution We have shifted from a society that relies on doctors for all of our health-related advice to one where people seek out answers for themselves. There is an abundance of medical-type literature available thanks to the internet and I encourage clients to do[...]
Photo Cred: healthygoodvibegirl.com Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS involves chronic, recurring gastrointestinal issues characterized by gas, bloating, cramps, diarrhea or constipation. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that symptoms cannot be attributed to other causes of bowel disease. It tends to be more prevalent in women and can cause a significant amount of stress[...]
Allergies and Behavioral issues? You could have an Intolerance… Allergy, Sensitivity, Intolerance, Stressor, Trigger. All of these words can be really confusing to figure out as they all tend to be used interchangeably. No matter what you call it – you don’t like the way you feel and you want a change! In addition[...]
On hot summer days, many of us reach for ice cream or popsicles to cool down. Our featured recipes provide healthy alternatives to these commercially available treats. They are dairy-free, made of “real” food ingredients without any artificial colours or flavours. Instead of table sugar, they are sweetened with fruits and Medjool dates. And the[...]
Strawberry Banana Blast 1 cup strawberries 1 banana 1 handful spinach 2 tbsp grown flaxseed/chia seed 1 medium apple, cored 1 serving protein powder (optional) Ice cubes (optional) Water (to thin out if necessary) Blueberry Brownie 1 cup blueberries 1 banana 1 handful spinach 2 tbsp ground flaxseed/chia seed 1 medium apple, cored 1 tbsp[...]
By Marianna Duba Spring is definitely in the air – mother nature is spoiling us with unusually warm temperatures. It is great to see the sun shining and the snow melting, still, many of us cannot enjoy the early signs of spring. The short and cold winter days took their toll on our general well[...]