I am a huge fan of detox. So much so in fact, that I do a detox on myself every season and have for years. Why? Put very simply, we live in an increasingly toxic world. Of course, we have a built-in and robust internal machinery to deal with this burden --- our liver, digestive [...]
One of my favourite things to do in the morning before my house stirs, is bake muffins. Their warm and comforting smell as it curls through the house is truly the best wake-up call. It certainly was for me as a child. On Monday morning of this week, as I was meditatively muffin-making, my littlest [...]
Smoothie for Optimal Immune Function Did you know that you can build your immunity simply with food?! Many ingredients carry immune supportive properties to help the body build it's battle armor against disease. This delightfully bright smoothie is refreshing, delicious, and the perfect way to start your day. I find smoothies a bit of [...]
What really is Kombucha?! Fermented foods have gained much popularity in recent years, in large part, due to their healthy gut benefits! Kombucha is a mildly fizzy and slightly sour drink, that has become sought after as an alternative to the processed carbonated drinks that are often high in sugar, artificial colours or sweeteners. Kombucha [...]
This week my family enjoyed a new twist on our usual Hearty Pea Soup - Mint! Not what I would usually put in our soup, and my kids gave me very puzzled faces when I told them, yet we gobbled it up bowl after bowl! This soup is incredibly easy to make, and in our [...]
Bone broth has a rich history of being used in traditional Chinese culture to support the body in many ways. The compounds found in the bones and connective tissues -- collagen and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus -- have many benefits for our body. Cooking collagen turns it into gelatin, which provides the [...]
Our mental and emotion well being are essential for our overall health during these difficult times. Stress negatively impacts many functions in the body, including digestion and optimal immune function, which are two key elements to a strong and healthy body. Thus, it is imperative we navigate our stress so that our bodies can be [...]
We've been getting calls daily from our patients and the public alike, looking for Vitamin C and other immune supports. It seems, that next to toilet paper and hand sanny, these medicines have quickly become the hottest item in limited supply! But thankfully, they're out there in abundance if you just know where to look! [...]
The winter has been long and cruel on the germ front this year. As the current global crises invades our consciousness, there is little room for calm in all the chaos. The grocery store shelves are virtually empty of basic supplies, and there isn't a lick of hand sanny to be found. How do we [...]
In the world of aromatherapy, the Four Thieves is a famous tale. The year was 1413. The height of the Bubonic Plague in France. Amongst the people, it was called 'the Black Death'. As the tales go, if one was in the mere vicinity of an infected person, you would surely catch the ill humours [...]
