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Chocolate Chia Pudding
Chocolate Chia Pudding Chia is a source of healthy fibre, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids (great for cardiovascular health, mental health, joints, you name it!). It helps to slow digestion, keeping you feeling full longer, and regulate blood sugar levels, something...
Top 5 Tips for Grocery Shopping Success!
Grocery shopping can be a real chore for some, but I like to look at it as a necessary step to improve your energy, fuel your body, and be well. There are many challenges faced at the store, along with many opportunities. Here are my top 5 tips for grocery shopping...
Oatmeal Banana Cookies (sugar-free, flour-free, dairy-free)
Oatmeal Banana Cookies (sugar-free, dairy-free) I heard about these gems from a patient of mine and had to try them. I always have a few ripe bananas kicking around and don't always get to making my gluten-free banana bread. The natural sugars from the bananas make...
New Year’s 3 week Detox
New Year’s Basic 3 week Detoxification Program Many of us have spent the last few weeks overindulging with Christmas cookies, baked goods, chocolate and perhaps alcohol. All of these items increase inflammation within the body, dampen our immune system, and leave us...
Warming Winter Red Curry
Sweet Potato Red Curry This quick, satisfying and warming meal is great for these cold winter days we've been having. Double the recipe for easy stow-away lunches this week. This has been adapted from a role model in the medical field of mine, Aviva Romm MD's Facebook...
Holiday Stress Reduction Tips
Holiday Stress Management Strategies As Christmas approaches, many of us become filled with excitement, joy, and anticipation for the holidays. For others, this is a highly stressful and perhaps emotional time of year. Financial stress, enhanced family tension, a...
Dairy-free, Sugar-free, Velvet Smoothie
Velvet Smoothie Here is a thick and creamy shake for those who don't tolerate dairy products well. I have heard how wonderful avocados can be in a shake, but I haven't been brave enough to try it until this morning. Time to load up on avocados, as this will be a...
Top 8 Ways to Boost your Immune System
Cold and Flu season is now among us. Here are some ways to ensure your immune system is in gear and ready to take on those germs. 1. Exercise stimulates your immune system. Cleanse your lungs with some crisp fall air and head out for a walk, hike in the woods, or...
Fall Squash Soup
This warming soup is great for fall. It is high in antioxidants, has immune boosting properties, and the carotenoid content is great for glowing skin. Enjoy this soup fresh, or freeze portions for quick meals throughout fall. Ingredients 2 Onions, peeled and chopped 1...
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Karen is certified as a Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture practitioner through the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is also commonly referred to as Cosmetic Acupuncture. What is facial rejuvenation acupuncture?...