Mind Body Connection for Long Term
What does it actually mean “Mind Body Connection”? Research is showing more and more that the mind plays a significant role in the connection to our health. We always underestimate how changing or rethinking our beliefs and attitudes can improve our health and happiness. A recent book by Ellen Langer, The Mindful Body, sites research […]
15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods
When we are trying to shift our awareness to being more mindful about what we eat to reduce inflammation. Therefore, it would be helpful to reduce inflammation within the body, to know what foods are anti-inflammatory for us to eat. That is where it all starts with the awareness of our body’s needs. When we […]
The Power of Mind Body Intervention
There is much to be said about the power of the mind-body interventions. Activities such as yoga, tai chi, and mindful meditation have an impact on inflammation at the biological level. Long ago things were pretty calm and simple, tending to the farm organizing the pantry all were stressors but in a different way. The […]
10 Foods that Cause Inflammation
As we discussed in previous Blogs that inflammation is designed to be a good thing for the body, it is designed to be healing. However, too much inflammation makes the body work in overdrive and if you are suffering you need to consider lifestyle changes. Like anything I always suggest little steps to change. If […]
Tackling Stress
Tackling stress in your everyday life starts with small changes that reduces unwanted chronic inflammation. Some stressors are good and protective. Too much stress can be toxic and inflammatory. Stress can be mental, physical and/or environmental. There are two types of stress that you need to distinguish from 1) Eustress which is moderate or normal […]
Leaky Gut — What is it?
When your gut is unhealthy, the whole body is at risk. There can be bacterial imbalance, mechanical blockages and other issues that can include brain fog, acne, weight gain, allergies, nutrient deficiency, hormonal or mood imbalances. You will know when you have “Leaky Gut”, you feel the digestive system not working efficiently, causing abdominal distress […]
What is Inflammation?
Often, we hear of inflammation, but do we understand how to reduce it in the body and what conditions are linked to inflammation. It is a good point that Inflammation helps you heal, but too much of it can punish your body in several ways. Inflammation serves as a critical purpose and is an essential […]
Changes to Natural Health Care Products
I do not normally take a public stand on many things, but I feel that this is something that the population needs to be aware of as it has major significance for all Canadians. There is about to be a major change in Natural Health Product Regulations with consultation in the federal parliament for these […]
Why I Chose This Path
I can’t tell you how many kids I have had come into my office and through the meet and greet they would say, “am I smiling I can’t feel my face” or “I can’t sleep so I take a pill or “people get annoyed and I have sit still so I have to take my […]
How I Learned the Hard Way
The journey of my health and wellness has been guiding me to where I am today. We all have our stories and struggles through the medical system or know someone that has struggled through some health issues. My story is, I had extreme fatigue, could fall asleep sitting up so I got into the habit […]
MTHFR Again!
One of my first blogs was about Methylenetetrahydrofolatereductase (MTHFR). I am not sure I understand why but Canada has not adopted the knowledge on the medical side. What is it? It is an enzyme in the methyl cycle of the body causing different individual outcomes such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, preeclampsia during pregnancy, glaucoma […]
Balancing Blood Sugar
We don’t realize the significance in balancing blood sugar and the role it plays in mood and overall health. Have you ever had the “Hangry Feeling”? That is probably blood sugar issues. Blood glucose chaos makes way for a pattern of reactive Hypoglycemia, a condition where blood sugar level drops too low in non-diabetic individuals. […]