There are some nutrients that like to play together to enhance each other absorption in the human body. They have the chemistry to synergistically work together when matched up in the human body, to enhance each other’s absorption. I adore this. Some nutrient duo power housing. And it ties into our recent blog on the …
Making food changes can be difficult However, be gentle with yourself and your family because it can take time. If you need a little reassurance, read the book Atomic Habits. It can help you make the changes you want and let them last. Start with these tips: 1. Start slowly Swap out one meal at …
What is in the food you are eating? What is in the food you eat can indicate how you or your child behaves. It is a bright idea to get in the habit of looking at food labels and, more importantly, food ingredients. Below are some tips to look for. Food Additives Food additives …
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Have you ever felt nervous, fearful or excited and got those twittering butterflies wing sensations in your gut? And have you heard the saying, “trust your gut?” This saying, in part, has to do with the vagus nerve and how it links the brain to the gut. The enteric nervous system. This system is a …
Digestive physiology meets nutrition along with awareness. What do I mean by awareness? People talk a lot about how when their kids eat sugar, they go crazy. Well, lots of other foods can evoke many behaviours in the food they eat and their mood. The most important thing is to become aware of the connection …
Kids love the concept of Doctrine of Signatures, as well as adults, and it can spice up a great dinner conversation (and possibly a fabulous science project) when any of these super foods are on the plate. The ancient and intriguing theory of the Doctrine of Signatures is based on the idea that when you look at …
Your fridge décor is guiding you to eat healthy, and make healthy food choices. However, the first step is buying healthy foods, which is sometimes an easy part of a healthy diet. Perhaps goji berries, free-range eggs, wild salmon and hemp milk filled your grocery bags, yet now, they stand untouched in your fridge because …
The perfect diet: Is there one? Yes, it is your own perfect diet, and not your best friends or even what your doctor may suggest. Yet, it can be overwhelming, and I completely understand that. We are bombarded with information about all the different types of diets: inflammation, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, gluten-free and everything in …
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Naturopathic medicine is a holistic philosophy, emphasizing prevention combined with safe and effective treatment modalities, such as botanical medicine and clinical nutrition, and the most current advances in modern medicine to encourage people’s self-healing ability. This is why I choose a career in naturopathic medicine. I had been working in a bustling allopathic setting, and …
What if you’ve overindulged during the holidays? Now what? The holiday season is about celebrating with family and friends and holiday treats. It’s good to enjoy spending more time with your loved ones this time of year, but sometimes, we overindulge a bit and forget to listen to our bodies, which clearly tells us to …
When kids are sick, treat yourself first. When your kids are sick, it can be daunting for parents. However, the best thing to do the moment they complain of not feeling well, is to treat yourself first. And of course, teaching kids how their immune system works and how it fights bugs empowers them to …
These are a few of my top warming spices for winter teas. I love them both for their sweet, spicy taste and medicinal qualities: they warm up your insides, get your blood pumping, and add some nutritional benefits that entice you to add them to your holiday baking. Plus, kids can easily help out! Cloves …
