Champion | December 1, 2011
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 […]
Champion | November 17, 2011
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, […]
Champion | November 14, 2011
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 […]
Champion | October 28, 2011
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 […]
Champion | October 25, 2011
“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 […]
Champion | October 1, 2011
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. […]
Champion | September 27, 2011
Seriously, this post title takes the cake (ironic, I know) for healthiest sounding recipe ever. And it’s good! It’s a win-win! 4 wild Pacific halibut fillets (about 6 ounces each) 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 head baby bok choy, trimmed and thinly sliced length wise 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems […]
Champion | September 23, 2011
If you’re anything like the typical Canadian, you are touching about 300 different surfaces every 30 minutes or so. That’s a lot of germs that are spreading around! It is estimated that about 65 percent of common colds and 75 percent of food-borne illnesses are the direct result of coming into contact with germ laden […]
Champion | September 19, 2011
As most of you know, I am a chiropractor by profession. However, what some of you may not know is that I often incorporate medical acupuncture into my treatment sessions. After passing a lengthy and extensive study program at McMaster University in Hamilton, I became certified in Electro-Medical Acupuncture a few years ago. I believe […]
Champion | September 16, 2011
I read an article in the Globe and Mail a few days ago about how some school cafeterias have banned all caffeinated drinks including coffee, tea, caffeine-laden soft drinks, and energy drinks. It is refreshing to see a step in the right direction in regards to our children’s well-being! Now if only all schools will […]
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