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What is Gluten? Should we be Concerned
As with many aspects of nutrition, there is no one-size-fits-all-approach. For most healthy people. gluten is not inherently harmful. However, there are several groups of people who may react negatively to it.
Reading Food Labels – What to look for and what to avoid
Nutrient labels are there to provide the nutritional value of all the components and ingredients in the particular item you are buying.
Our skin can provide valuable clues about what is happening inside our bodies. Healthy skin often reflects a healthy body.
Breathing Techniques for Anxiety and Calm
Breathing is one of the most powerful tools we have to calm anxiety, reducing how our bodies respond to stress response.
Stress doesn't just affect our minds, it affects every system of our bodies. When we listen to the signals and take steps to reduce stress, we feel better emotionally and improve the health of our entire body.
The future of healthcare should not be about choosing between conventional medicine and integrative health, but combining their strengths to provide the most complete, compassionate, and effective care possible.
Soy as a Protein Alternative: Pros and Cons
Soy is one of the few plant foods that is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.
Anti-Inflammatory Eating – practical everyday food swaps
Inflammation is a natural part of the body's healing process, but when it becomes chronic it can contribute to other health conditions. The good thing is we have some control through the foods that we eat.
Prebiotics vs Probiotics
Prebiotics are a type of indigestible dietary fiber that encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Traditional probiotics are live beneficial microorganisms, mainly bacteria and some yeasts, that help, maintain a healthy balance in the gut microbiome.
Beating the Winter Blues
Simple ways to beat the winter blues supporting both our physical and mental wellbeing include getting enough sleep, exercise, connecting with others and eating well.
Preventative Medicine
Preventative medicine focuses on spotting risks early and avoiding chronic diseases where possible.
Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle medicine recognizes that many of the most common chronic diseases we face today are strongly influenced by the way we live each day.
The Benefits of Cold-Water Immersion
Exposing our bodies to cold water can have powerful benefits, both mentally and physically.
Adrenal Fatigue or Burnout
Adrenal insufficiency or stress-related burnout are more appropriate terms to describe what is commonly called adrenal fatigue.
Bio-Resonance and health
"Am I healthy?" is a question that many of us wonder about. There are several ways we can test to ensure that we have optimal health and it is good to know that there are options outside of the conventional testing methods.
Good carbs vs bad carbs
In a world where carbohydrates are often labelled as "good" or "bad", it's easy to lose sight of the deeper truth: our bodies don't function in isolated parts, and neither do the foods we eat.
Exploring the DASH Diet, Carnivore Diet and Mindful Eating
Today we discussed the DASH and carnivore diets as well as the benefits of mindful eating
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting focuses on time-restricted eating and can be applied to many different diets, but it's important to eat nutritious foods during the eating window.
Exploring The Vegan Diet
The Vegan diet is a 100% plant-based diet which is usually grounded in environmental or ethical concerns. This talk explores the pros and cons of this way of eating
Paleo and Plant Based Diets
The Paleo diet focuses on the elimination of grains and the inclusion of proteins and healthy fats, whereas the plant-based diet includes grains and legumes, but eliminates most animal proteins