Mindful Eating for Digestive Wellness: Embracing the Summer Bounty
As the summer season unfolds in British Columbia, we are presented with a golden opportunity to prioritize digestive wellness by embracing mindful eating and indulging in the abundance of local, seasonal produce. By adopting mindful eating practices and incorporating locally sourced foods, we can enhance digestion, support gut health, and derive maximum nutritional benefits from the summer harvest. Let’s explore the concept of mindful eating and highlight the digestive benefits of the vibrant produce available this season.
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6 Refreshing Herbal Infusions for Summer Wellness
As the summer heat intensifies, staying hydrated and nourishing your body becomes crucial for overall wellness. One delightful way to boost hydration while incorporating the benefits of herbs is through herbal infusions. These refreshing beverages not only quench your thirst but also provide a range of health benefits. I’ve gathered six invigorating herbal infusion recipes that can help you stay cool, hydrated, and revitalized during the summer months.
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Could Homeopathy Help With Your Seasonal Allergies?
Seasonal allergies are a major source of discomfort for many people that really put a damper on the nice weather. While conventional treatments are widely available, an increasing number of people are seeking alternative remedies to address their allergies with concerns over the long term effects of over the counter antihistamines on liver health. Homeopathy, a branch of naturopathic medicine, has gained attention as a potential solution for managing seasonal allergies.
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8 Health Goals to Focus on Instead of Getting a "Summer Body"
As the warmer months fast approach, it's common for people to focus on achieving a "summer body." However, rather than fixating on appearance alone, it's essential to prioritize overall well-being and adopt a more holistic approach to health. In this article, we will explore eight health goals that promote natural well-being and vitality. By shifting our focus to these goals, we can enhance our physical, mental, and emotional health, leading to a happier and more fulfilling summer season.
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Eating and Lifestyle Tips for Boosting Testosterone (Father's Day Edition)
As we celebrate Father's Day, it's important to prioritize men's health and well-being, including hormonal balance. Testosterone, a key hormone in men, plays a vital role in numerous aspects of health, including muscle strength, bone density, mood, and libido. While testosterone levels naturally decline with age, there are several lifestyle and dietary strategies that can support healthy testosterone production.
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12 Fresh Eats for Warmer Weather
As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, it's time to embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with a collection of mouthwatering and nutritious recipes. I've scoured food blogs for the freshest, most delightful dishes that are perfect for warmer weather.
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4 Lifestyle Changes to Embrace for a Healthy Summer
Summer is a season of warmth, vitality, and outdoor activities. It provides a perfect opportunity to reevaluate our habits and make positive changes that support our well-being. This summer, why not embrace four small lifestyle changes that could have a big impact on your quality of life? By incorporating these changes into your routine, you can enhance your overall health, boost energy levels, and fully embrace the joys of the season.
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Fermented Foods- Benefits and Recipes
It’s no secret anymore that gut health is of the utmost importance. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in the body’s ability to digest and absorb nutrients, detox waste materials, regulate hormones, and has even been shown to have an impact on our brains. Let’s have a look at the benefits of fermented foods, as well as some yummy recipes.
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Eating Your Way Into Hormonal Balance
As this month we celebrate Mother’s Day, I figured it was a good time to talk about an issue that plays a role in many women’s health. Hormone imbalance is something that affects the modern woman at staggering rates. It’s estimated that 80% of women will experience some form of hormone imbalance in her life. The good news is that diet plays a big role in our hormonal balance, and with a few simple changes you can support your body to function optimally.
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The Importance of Sunshine (And How to Enjoy Safely)
With all of the horror stories about the damaging effects of the sun’s UV rays, we can sometimes lose sight of the life-giving qualities of the sun, and the profound impact that sun exposure has on good health.
As with anything, it ultimately comes down to balance. So let's dive into why getting some rays is important for good health, in addition to touching base on the cornerstones to enjoying the sun safely.
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Asian Heritage Month- Asian Inspired Recipes
May is Asian Heritage Month! This month is close to my heart, due to my own Asian heritage, so I’ve decided to put together a list of Asian inspired recipes to celebrate.
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The Importance of Fresh Air
In older generations, the ‘cure all' of fresh air was a popular focus. While it may not be a cure all, getting fresh air everyday is of key importance to good health. As is the quality of the air we breathe indoors. Link in bio for the benefits, as well as indoor air purification recommendations.
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What Food Sensitivity Testing Looks Like & How it Can Benefit You
In the last couple of decades, more and more awareness has been brought to the issue of food intolerances. With the rise of industrial pesticide use, higher stress levels, and more chemical additives in our foods. more Canadians are experiencing food intolerances than ever before. Many people are not aware that food intolerances could be a factor for them, so I wanted to put together a guide showing how food intolerances can impact us, symptoms, potential causes, as well as highlight the process of sensitivity testing within the naturopathic setting.
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Superfood Spotlight: Green Tea - Benefits and Recipes
We’re back with another Superfood Spotlight! This time focusing on Green Tea. Matcha, as it is also known as in its powdered form, is a powerful antioxidant, with yummy versatility in recipes of all kinds. Let’s take a look the benefits and some creative recipes that go beyond the teacup.
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Gluten Free Easter Brunch Ideas
Easter time is here! And with that, many will be planning an Easter morning brunch. For many people dealing with gluten intolerance can put a wrench in holiday eats, so let’s have a look at some fabulous gluten free brunch ideas for Easter morning.
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Breakfast Recipe Roundup: Kickstart Your Day
Whether you’re a breakfast lover or a reluctant morning eater, the jury is in that eating breakfast is an important part of building good health. However, with busy schedules and the morning rush it can be difficult to figure out what to serve up for this oh so important meal. Don’t worry, that’s why i’m here. I’ve rounded up some yummy weekday and weekend breakfast recipes to help you kickstart your day with nourishment.
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Benefits of Building Muscle, and Guide How to Make Sustainable Gains
If you’ve stuck with your New Years Resolution to hit the gym this year, you may be finding yourself feeling a little lost when it comes to strength training. Many women are afraid to strength train because they are worried about getting bulky, but there are many health benefits to strong muscles, along with actually improving the figure. Let’s have a look at some of the benefits of building muscle, as well as some tips for sustainable gains.
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World Sleep Day - Hacks to Supercharge Your Zzz’s
With so many to dos, our modern go go attitude, and poor sleep hygiene, more than 20% of North American adults report insomnia, and a staggering 62% of adults report being chronically under rested. Poor sleep is a factor in many aspects of poor health, and can have significant and long term impacts on the body and our longevity. Let’s take a look at how poor sleep effects us, the main culprits for poor sleep, as well as some hacks to make the most of your zzz’s.
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Healthy Spring Break Ideas to Keep Kids Active and Entertained
With Spring Break around the corner, many parents are figuring out how to make the most of it. While many families choose to take this time for family holidays, if you’re not able to take a trip away, having some fun, engaging, and healthy activities in your back pocket will be a big help when you find your kids wondering ‘and now what?’ and cut down on mindless screen time to fill the gaps.
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Relationships & Our Health
Since it’s Valentine’s day this month, I thought that for this article I would focus on relationships. Whether or not you have a partner or celebrate this Hallmark holiday, it's a good time to appreciate all of our relationships, (romantic or not) as they are foundational to our wellbeing!
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