Menopausal Weight Gain
In my practice as a naturopathic physician, I often see women in their 40s and 50s who are doing everything right—eating well, staying active—yet still struggling with unwanted weight gain and declining energy. What they’re experiencing isn’t a failure of willpower. It’s a reflection of the profound hormonal changes that accompany perimenopause and menopause, changes […]
Protein Power: Your Ally in Aging Gracefully and Staying Strong
When it comes to healthy aging, protein is like the unsung hero of nutrition—always there, quietly working behind the scenes to keep your muscles strong, your brain sharp, and your body resilient. But how much protein do you really need, and is it possible to have too much of a good thing? As a naturopathic […]
Meal Planning: The Key to Healthy Eating
It’s never to late too embark on new healthy habits, especially regarding nutrition and menu planning – a concept I wholeheartedly support in my practice as a naturopathic physician. Menu planning might sound like a chore, but its benefits are far-reaching. It’s a powerful tool to enhance your nutrition, save time and money, and foster […]
Fibre – More than just Constipation
Fibre – More than just Constipation March is colorectal cancer awareness month here in Canada. In my naturopathic practice, I find myself thinking often about colon cancer prevention using nutrition and lifestyle. This is because there are multiple nutrition and lifestyle-based risk factors that we can do something about to help prevent colon cancer. These […]
Mediterranean Diet
February is not just for Valentine’s Day. It is also Heart Month here in Canada. With 2.6 million Canadians having a common type of heart disease, the question remains is there a role for diet in preventing heart disease. The Mediterranean Diet is arguably the diet that gets us closest to that answer. As a […]
Stellar Smoothies
Stellar smoothies can be a staple part of our diet for a lot of us. Of course, summertime is the best time for fresh fruit and light eating. But even in winter, smoothies can be a great way to have a light, nutritious, and most importantly, delicious meal. Whether you are looking for an easy-to-digest […]
Water & Filtration Systems
Importance of Water and Water Purification The human body is composed of approximately 70% water and it is the principal component of all bodily fluids. In fact, water is a part of nearly every function in the body, including those on the cellular, tissue, and organ levels, as well as in circulation, digestion, and elimination. […]
Smoothies vs Juicing
What is a smoothie? A smoothie is a drink mixed of frozen or fresh fruit and/or vegetables blended to a desired consistency. Anything else can be added to a smoothie to change the flavor or incorporate nutrient-dense foods in a fun and delicious way. What is a juice? Essentially a juice is a concentrated version […]
5 Strategies for Successful Weight Loss
If you have decided that it is time to get healthy, fit and lose weight, you will need a plan of action to turn your resolutions into reality. Too often, weight loss goals turn into a familiar roller-coaster of short term success and eventual rebound. Now is the time to get crystal clear on your […]