Understanding Health Canada Food Labelling
A Functional Nutrition & Social Work Perspective In today’s complex food environment, reading labels is no longer just a skill — it is a protective health behaviour. From a functional nutrition lens, labels help us identify ingredients that influence inflammation, blood sugar, gut health, and nutrient status. From a social work perspective, they are also […]
The Art of Being Present
The Art of Being Present is increasingly recognized not only as a philosophical or spiritual practice, but as a scientifically supported foundation for holistic healing. In contemporary health research, presence—often discussed through the lens of mindfulness, interoception, and self-regulation—is linked to measurable improvements in mental, emotional, and physical well-being. From a holistic perspective, being present […]
What Is Transparency? A Holistic Perspective on Truth, Healing, and Wholeness
Transparency is often spoken about as honesty, openness, or clarity—but from a holistic healing perspective, transparency is much deeper than simply telling the truth. It is a way of being. Transparency is the alignment between what we feel, what we think, what we say, and how we act. It is the gentle courage to let […]
Trust as a Healing Practice in Relationships
Trust is often spoken about as something we have or don’t have in a relationship. But from a holistic healing perspective, trust is not a static state—it is a living practice. It is shaped by our nervous systems, our past experiences, our attachment patterns, and the stories we carry about safety, love, and abandonment. Trust […]
Seed Oils and Inflammation:
A Functional Nutrition Perspective Seed oils have become a central point of discussion in nutrition and inflammation research. As a Functional Nutritionist, my role is not to create fear around food, but to examine how dietary patterns interact with human biology over time. Inflammation is not inherently harmful—it is a necessary immune response—but when it […]
Cloned Meat Through a Functional Nutrition Lens:
What It Means for Health, Aging, and the Nervous System As a Functional Nutritionist, my role is not to label foods or technologies as “good” or “bad,” but to ask better questions. How does this affect the body as a system? What are the long-term implications for metabolic health, inflammation, and the nervous system? And […]
Understanding the Work Habit
This week’s blog post is printed with permission from Dr. Michael M. Newman, DNM, Ph.D, HHP, FAIS, Doctor of Natural Medicine, Author, Researcher: Neuroscience coach; Stress and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Understanding the Worry Habit Loop From a neuroscience perspective, worrying is a habit. Our brains often see worry as a way to protect us. Even […]
Look Ahead 2026
So I would like to give a shout-out the Canada Post Office. The strike is finally settled, and postal service has finally been resolved. This means I can open my online store and offer organic creams and magnesium spray that will finally be available, from my kitchen to yours. Changing directions, taking a course on […]
2025 in Reflection
The year 2025 has been a hard year for many. The economy and stress from coming out off COVID lock downs has made for many tensions. The isolation made for a hard psychological comeback for some. Many of us increased some unhealthy habits such as sedentary behaviour and sleeping disorders. There were some positives that […]
Amygdala and Your Thinking
What is the amygdala and what does it do? The amygdala is a small almond shaped mass of grey matter inside the cerebral hemisphere part of the brain which is involved in processing your emotions. This is the fight, flight, freeze centre. When it doesn’t work as it should, it can contribute to disruptive behaviour […]
Whole Wisdom
I wrote a book on the Whole Wisdom of the mind and body. The book will be published on December 12, 2025, and the task of writing did not come easy to me. I am not a writer, I am just someone who has something to say, about 150 pages worth of something to say. […]
Best Practices
What does the term Best Practices really mean? Method or technique that has been generally accepted as superior to alternatives because it will produce superior results. Therefore, when you see the term Best Practices this is a term that means quality, not just mandatory standards but a self-assessed benchmark mark of quality. The reason best […]