by Raluca Tutulan, Registered Homeopath So you’re thinking of becoming vegetarian… You have made the decision to eat less meat. Now what? What do you eat instead? How do you make sure you are getting enough protein in your diet? Where do you get your essential fatty acids? What will you do in […]
As the holiday season approaches, shopping malls have already extended their hours and the expected flood of gift buying is in full swing. While the practice of giving and receiving gifts can hold the obvious merit of thoughtfulness and generosity, there are also negative implications which deserve attention. It has become well documented that consumerism […]
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children and adolescents, affecting approximately 20% of children. In other words, one in five parents will have a child who struggles with anxiety. For many parents, back-to-school season is a joyous time – families are getting back into their usual routines and parents no […]
It is estimated that close to 25% of Canadians suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis. The most common allergies are to pollen, pets, dust and foods. Allergies are a hypersensitivity, meaning that the immune system overreacts to allergens and produces an inflammatory response. The body produces histamine and immunoglobulin E (IgE) that cause a variety of […]
Eating for Thyroid Health: 3 Foods to Eat and 3 Foods to Avoid By: Dr. Alaina Gair, ND There are lots of ways to support healthy thyroid function with medications and supplements, but did you know your diet can impact how well this gland works? By consuming a whole foods and a diversified diet […]
By Laura Dziuba, MSW, RSW Do you catch yourself thinking negative, critical thoughts about your appearance, skills, relationships, parenting style or job, or just generally find like you don’t feel good enough? You’re not alone! Many people struggle with these thoughts on a daily basis and it can be draining. Over time, these messages […]
Summer is just around the corner and we all want to look and feel our best. As the weather gets better more of us want to be active and embrace healthier living by getting more active and enjoying the summer days. One of the easiest ways to help our health is ensure that we are […]
In our fast-paced society, we face an abundance of food choices every day. Between the messages that we get from the media, and the messages that we got in our families, it can be difficult to be mindful and make conscious choices about our eating habits. Often the messages that we receive in our families […]
I said I would write blog posts about mindfulness for 2017. But what the heck does that even mean? I mean, seriously, sometimes I can be so busy being mindful that I miss the point of being IN MY LIFE!!! And I don’t think I’m alone either. The other day I met with a friend. […]
Originally Valentine’s Day began as a Christian liturgical feast day honouring one or more Saints. In more recent history, it has become a day associated with romantic love. And, of course, marketing and capitalism has run with that tradition and it has become a huge ‘thing’ that people then feel pressure around. This can cause internalized […]