It’s sweet, it’s sneaky, it’s terribly addictive – and unfortunately it is everywhere. On its own, sugar has no nutritional value whatsoever: no protein, no vitamins, no minerals, no enzymes, no antioxidants. In fact, sugar actually steals nutrients from the body as it’s digested....
Christmas Christmas is more than a day in December It’s all of those things that we love to remember Its carolers singing familiar refrains Bright colored stockings and shiny toy trains Streamers of tinsel and glass satin balls Laughter that rings through the house...
In last month’s blog we started the discussion on EMR (Electro-Magnetic Radiation), and we will now continue to discuss some of the detrimental effects it can pose on our health, as well as some things we can do to adjust every day electrical device...
EMR- ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION Electromagnetic radiation is a controversial issue worldwide. Various studies globally have identified that extremely low frequency (ELF), radio frequency (RF) and microwave radiation (collectively called electrosmog or electromagnetic radiation-EMR) can negatively affect us over prolonged periods of time (acute exposures are...
Chinese Medicine: A sophisticated and effective branch of medicine Chinese medicine is a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated, and prevented illness for more than three thousand years. While it can remedy ailments and alter states of mind, Chinese medicine can also enhance recuperative...
This time of year, with longer days and nicer weather, we are often inclined to be more active. Running, biking, hiking, climbing, kayaking, and more – there are endless activities to do in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. After a strenuous activity or workout, we are...
Mid-morning and afternoon are likely snack times where your child will need refueling in order to continue being attentive in school or active in sports. Children generally have fairly fast metabolisms as their bodies work hard to grow, thus feeding them regularly is important....
Summer is upon us. For many of us, this is our favourite season. Longer, warmer, brighter days. Vacation time with family and friends. Outside play time. It is important when enjoying the outdoors that you take some preventative measures to ensure you are being...
Reading Labels How long does it take you to do the weekly grocery shopping: 20 minutes, 45 minutes, two hours? If you fall into the latter category, I’d guess that you are one of those conscientious but wildly frustrated people who read the labels,...
