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I.B.S. Awareness
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND IBS symptoms generally occur in response to some kind of trigger, which is often dietary or stress related. While emotional conflict and stress do not cause IBS, they are common triggers for IBS symptoms. In a person with IBS, the...
I.B.S. Awareness
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND IBS symptoms generally occur in response to some kind of trigger, which is often dietary or stress related. While emotional conflict and stress do not cause IBS, they are common triggers for IBS symptoms. In a person with IBS, the colon is more sensitive than usual and responds strongly to stimuli that would not bother most people. Eating causes contractions of...
Refreshing Summer Chicken Salad
Kate Leinweber, B.Sc., R.H.N. You will need: 1 organic chicken breast cooked & cut in cubes 2 tbsp tamari sauce, organic 1/3 cup Organic mayo or Hummus 2 medium celery stalks, diced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 kosher pickles (Bubbies), diced 1 tbsp sesame...
Understanding Your PCOS Body Type
Angela Warburton TCMP There’s a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that I like and is fundamental to how the medicine works: “Many Diseases, one pattern. One pattern, many disease What this means is that several people might come in with the same western...
Try This Up Beet Summer Salad
Angela Warburton, B.Sc., R.TCMP You'll need: 2 large beets – roasted and cut into cubes ½ cup of cilantro coarsely chopped 2 green spring onions – finely sliced 2/3 cup goat feta crumbled Dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp maple syrup Mix all...
Restore your Digestion, Restore your Health
Jennifer MacDonald, B.Sc., ND A functioning digestive system is the foundation for health. When the digestive system isn't working properly, other systems stop working correctly as well. Abdominal pain, excess gas, constipation, diarrhea, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue,...
Quinoa and Kale Salad
By: Kate Leinweber, R.H.N. Bringing quinoa and kale together in this delicious and refreshing summer salad! What you need: 1 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 3 cups water 2 cups of fresh kale, very thinly chopped 2 carrots, grated 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds 1⁄4 cup green onion...
A Yin Yoga & Food Therapy Weekend Retreat
Join Angela Warburton and Cathy Keenan in beautiful Georgian Bay for an intimate and exclusive weekend retreat. Come to relax and be inspired by the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to dietary therapy and foods for your specific body type, while relaxing and...
It’s Summer, Iced Drinks for Everyone…Or NOT!
Written by: Angela Warburton R.TCMP As I was walking to work on one of the early summer days this year, I passed a few coffee shops with their sandwich boards reading “Summer’s here, Iced drinks for EVERYONE!”. The Chinese Medicine practitioner part of me cringed...
The Importance of Posture
Written by Sarah Crocker, RMT Many of us sit long hours at a desk looking at a computer screen, most days of the week. Think about it: are your shoulders rolled in, is your head is forward on your spine, is your lower back doing all the work while your upper back is...
Meet Valerie Adolff
Please join us in welcoming Valerie Adolff, Qualified Practitioner of the Grinberg Method! Valerie will be practicing from the Urban Wellness clinic throughout the month of August. The Grinberg Method treatments are a great experience through the body for those who:...
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