….getting through the busy Holiday Season ….. Let’s face it – this is a busy time of year. We have a lot going on: social engagements, Christmas shopping, kids’ Christmas concerts, decorating our festive houses, and visiting Santa. We are also busy wrapping gifts,...
It is that time of year again. Shorter days, and cooler temperatures. The rain is back, and the leaves are changing colour and falling. It also seems to be a time of year that we are prone to catching more ‘colds’ and ‘flus’. As...
Let us help you make sneezing, coughing, sniffling and achy joints a thing of the past with these immune-boosting solutions. Herbal and Homeopathic Injections These injections are an excellent way to increase your body’s natural defense against the flu. We recommend two injections per season,...
Summer vacation is drawing to a close. We are saying goodbye for another year to camping, lake time, kids’ camps, outdoor summer adventures, and less routine. Many of us have kids that are heading back to school, which means re-uniting with friends, learning from...
It is that time of year – hot days, warm nights, longer light, vacation break, lake time, and road trips. It is time to go camping! We have so many beautiful parks in B.C., why not pick one of these great destinations to make...
Do you enjoy the taste and feel of a good cup of java first thing in the morning? Last month, I talked on my Blog about coffee alternatives, but for many, the richness, creaminess, and aroma of coffee is a highlight of their day,...
People around the world enjoy a good cup of coffee – the unique bitter taste, combined with a pleasant aroma, is a social drink for many; however, caffeine can cause ill-effects in a lot of people. This can include nervousness, irritability, anxiety, and sleep...
Phytic acid is a component found in grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and some tubers that can block the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals in our body, such as calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin D, and copper. This acid can also inhibit enzymes...
Sweet Dreams! Last Summer I posted a Blog on the Importance of Sleep, and some tips to help encourage a restful and rejuvenating sleep. Since so many patients come to see me with insomnia as their top 3 concerns, I wanted to share some...
