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Journey to Health: Relaxation and Breathing
Wow have I had a week of gratitude! I’ve been much more appreciative of the positive events and amazing people in my life this week. Just this morning, I looked down at my Green Monster [smoothie] and was utterly thankful for each of the ingredients, that I could sit at my computer and enjoy this…
The Meat Controversy
I think it has to be said before I get into this topic that I was vegetarian for 5 years and a vegan for 4. I have nothing against vegan or vegetarian diets and fully support the choice to go cruelty-free. If done healthfully, and if right for your body, I commend those who are…
Wild Game Meat: Health Benefits
This content is from a previous post about the controversy surrounding meat. I’ve been told that the full post wasn’t viewable in many RSS readers, so I’ve divided them in hopes that this will fix the issue for all of you. Wild game I’ll be honest with you – I was never too keen on…
The Affect Of Fiber On Your Health
This topic is near and dear to my heart. For years; unbeknownst to me, I was consuming foods that were completely devoid of nutrients, fiber included. I was frequently in and out of the hospital with bouts of digestive pain and swelling, an experience I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Doctors would recommend lactulose (a synthetic…
Winter: A Time of Hibernation
The past few weeks were a time of celebration, family, love, and fun! You can read about holiday eating here. So now that another holiday season has come an end, what are we to do with ourselves until spring has sprung? Seasonal Eating Here in Calgary especially, we’re blessed with experiencing all four seasons. Although…
Journey to Health
(With a lot of hard work) I’ve gotten to a point in my life where food deprivation, exhaustion, sickness, pain and fear is a thing of the past. With this freedom comes the ability to tap into the smallest imbalances in my body usually caused by not taking the time to relax, not remembering to…
Introduction To Allergies
We have been conditioned to think of allergies in a very limited capacity. When many of us think “allergy” the first symptoms that come to mind are runny eyes, stuffed up nose, sinus problems, skin rashes, or in more drastic cases, anaphylactic shock (most commonly experienced by those with peanut, penicillin, and bee sting allergies)….
Celebrating The Holidays
The holiday season is often believed to be a dangerous time for individuals on diets or those consumed by living a healthier lifestyle. Many of us get apprehensive about the foods we’ll be surrounded by. Before events we get our guard up and practice self talk like “this food is fatty, there’s too much sugar,…
Nut Chatter
Nuts are one of nature’s richest foods. Like seeds, nuts are bundles of proteins, fatty acids, and many vitamins and minerals. But I’m often met with mixed emotions when I suggest that a client begin to add nuts into their daily routine. There are many beliefs out there that nuts are unhealthy, too high in…
Nutrient Deficiencies with Birth Control
Birth control pills are the most effective and the most hazardous form of contraception. Although they’re a 99% effective form of birth control, they also come with many possible side effects. Experiencing weight gain, breast tenderness, mood swings, tension, depression, circulatory, and gastrointestinal upset are not uncommon. Blood clots, liver and gallbladder problems and cancer…