Author Archives: Champion

Feeling the Burn?! Stop it Now!

One of the most common reasons for seeing a doctor is for complaints relating to the digestive tract.  There are many symptoms that can point to the digestive tract as the potential source of problems.  Various symptoms can range from gas, bloating, pain, burning, and/or uncomfortable fullness after a meal.  The digestive tract MUST function […]

Fighting the Scary Odds of Breast Cancer!

Breast cancer is at highly scary levels in North America yet people that live in Asia have a very low incidence of this disease. However, studies indicate that if an Asian woman moves to North America and adopts the American diet and lifestyle, her risk wil match that of an American woman’s within one generation. Stop and […]

Veggies, Veggies, Veggies!

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! It’s a new beginning and now is the time to make those changes you’ve been putting off for way too long. I encourage everyone to live healthier this year – eating right, exercising more, getting enough sleep, and optimizing this life you’ve been blessed with. So for the […]

Winter Season = Cold & Flu Season!

It’s that time of year again. And no, I don’t mean Christmas. I mean that dreaded cold and flu season that is sure to strike someone in your household (if not every single one of you). At the very first hint of a cold or flu onset, I recommend the following supplements: Zinc! This is a […]

Organic Labels Made Easy!

I get so many patients coming in to see me that want to eat healthier and want to choose organic products but are confused about the whole process! It’s not really surprising though – shady marketing tricks and sketchy labelling practices have made choosing the right foods to be the most challenging task out there! I’m going […]

Sweet Potato, Zucchini, and Black Bean Enchiladas!

The recipe I’m posting today is absolutely delicious and filling and healthy AND did I mention, delicious?! The best part is that it’s gluten-free and vegan! I know some of you may doubt me after that last sentence but seriously, try making these enchiladas for dinner one night and you will become a believer! Sweet Potato, Zucchini, […]

Whole Grains = Whole Lot of Hype!

We have been told over and over again that whole grains are an important and necessary part of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, this just isn’t the case! No one needs grains to be healthy! And even worse, they actually make a lot of people unhealthy as opposed to the other way around! The truth is […]

Ah, those Winter Blues!

So today was the first day this season that I actually saw some light snowflakes blowing around when I woke up. Needless to say, it wasn’t exactly a welcome sight. I can completely understand how these cold and dreary days can bring one’s mood down – myself included. Fortunately, there are a number of techniques you can employ […]

Put Down That Soda!

“Food is information to our genes.”   – J. Bland Knowing this, it is important that you get the right information to your body. That brings me to one of the absolute worst things you can be consuming – soda! Soda consumption is at record levels in Canada. An average Canadian drinks more than 119 liters […]

Simple Treatments for Abolishing Acne!

Acne is a very common condition that is seen in both children and adults. Unfortunately, over 85 percent of us will deal with acne at some point in our lives and it is the most common skin condition treated by dermatologists. It can be embarrassing and emotionally painful. Essentially, everyone has bacteria on their skin. […]