Before we know it the kids will be back at school! This can be an exciting, but also an anxiety provoking time for many kids and teens. How can we best support kids and teens in their return to school in the fall? Here are some quick tips: Start a bed time and wake up[...]
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) unsweetened almond milk or alternative 2 chai tea bags or bengal spice 1/2 cup(s) chia seed 2 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Steep the chai tea bags in the water for 5 minutes, then discard the tea bags. Add the chai tea, almond milk, maple syrup, and[...]
After a long winter, summer time is finally here. And that means bike rides, walks, park picnics and generally basking in the Sun. There are so many benefits of being outdoors, however we have to take our sun protection seriously to enjoy the sun responsibly. The National Institute for Cancer has reported that rates of[...]
Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 6 Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, peeled and shredded 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro 1/2 cup grapeseed oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup fresh carrot juice 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon fresh ginger juice, squeezed[...]
Travelling, whether it be for work or pleasure, can add another layer of difficulty when it comes to nutrition. We are confronted with more things out of our control. If travelling is a regular part of your weekly or monthly routine, the choices you make in those environments will start to impact your body’s functioning.[...]
By the age of 30, 1 in 4 men in Canada will have experienced some type of hair loss. This number jumps to 4 out of 5 men by the age of 70. Hair Loss is a very common problem but difficult to treat. The most common cause of hair loss is genetics. This type[...]
by Dr. Deanna Walker, ND No matter what age you are, your hormones are affecting your quality of life. Why you might ask? Well your hormone balance influences how you look, how you feel and how you think. It is important to determine if your hormones are affecting you. The best way to start[...]
Trying to increase healthy fats in your diet. This recipe offers 37% of your daily recommended fat intake, most of which is omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon and omega-9 fatty acids from the olive oil. INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings): 1/2 cup Brown Rice (dry, uncooked) 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 10 ozs[...]
by Dr. Emile Sabga, ND With Men’s Health Month underway, it’s important that we address a topic that many men wince at the thought of – prostate health. It’s an inevitable consideration that lives in the back of the minds of many aging men, and for most, that thought remains pushed to the back for as long as possible. The truth is,[...]
WHO IT’S FOR The Holistic Stress Solution is for women who: Have always been slightly anxious or stressed, but it’s okay because it’s a part of your ambitious nature and drive. You feel it’s tied to your success – whether at work or at home? You’ve noticed that it’s only been getting worse over the[...]