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Eating for Blood Sugar Balance
By Shai Edwards, CNP Blood sugar imbalance affects more people than you would think, maybe you haven’t received a diagnosis or prognosis (and maybe you have!) that has made you consider whether or not your blood sugar is imbalanced but you may be experiencing other...
Eating for Blood Sugar Balance
By Shai Edwards, CNP Blood sugar imbalance affects more people than you would think, maybe you haven’t received a diagnosis or prognosis (and maybe you have!) that has made you consider whether or not your blood sugar is imbalanced but you may be experiencing other symptoms that would point to an imbalance. Living in the world we do, where everything is fast-paced and meals are often skipped due...
A Workshop on Beyond Self-Care: Recognize and Metabolize Oppression in the Body
Oppression can be felt, held and metabolized within our bodies. It may show up as a lack of energy, knots in our stomach, muscle tension, hopelessness, depression or anxiety. As many of us begin to feel stress and anxiety over the business of the holiday season, it’s...
Food in focus – The Medicine On Your Plate
In the fall, our energy starts to turn inwards as we prepare ourselves for winter. During this season, things start to dry up, leaves dry and fall of the trees, grass or other plants start to wither and dry up to shut down for the dormancy of winter so that recourses...
Hello Fall!
As a natural introvert (I recharge in stillness and need time away from the hubbub of modern life and socializing to gather my energy and sort through my thoughts and experiences), there is a natural bit of 'yahoo' energy that accompanies the cooler more quiet and...
What Causes Varicose Veins and How to Get Rid of Them
Angela Warburton, R.TCMP Varicose veins, those knobby little (or not so little) bluish veins that pop out, ache, and can make one second guess wearing those short shorts of summer. Most commonly these are seen on the legs, but they can show up anywhere on the body...
Overnight Oats
Dr. Ashley Chauvin, ND *** adapted from the Quaker Oats website and substituted items to fit my dietary sensitivities Oats, an easy breakfast option or pick-me up during the day. The best thing about overnight oats is how they can be customized to your mood,...
Humidity Helpers
Angela Warburton, R. TCMP Have you been feeling a bit like a wet sponge with all the rain this summer? Do you find it hard to get moving in damp-humid weather or find yourself swelling easily making you feel like an overstuffed sausage in your favourite clothes? If...
S’more Paleo Marshmellows, please!
Michelle Richea, ND, adapted from Our Paleo Life A sweet alternative to your summer roasts and fluffy marshmellow dreams! Ingredients: 1 cup water, divided into 1/2 cups 3 tbsp GoGo Bio Organic Gelatin 1 cup honey or agave 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp...
How to Get ‘Unstuck’ From All The Pain, Stress and Toxins In Your Body
Angela Warburton, R.TCMP Ever wonder what your body is saying? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), absolutely every symptom of the body is telling us something. Every symptom is part of a bigger picture and, when we’re able to recognize what all those little (and...
Stinging Nettle – a Springtime Friend
When it's cold and rainy outside and you're wishing Spring would make its grand entrance, reach for a warm cup of nettle leaf tea and trust that Spring is on its way and you'll be ready for it! I love using Nettle leaf in practice as a spring tonic rich in vitamins...
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