How to Eat for Maximum Nutrient Absorption and Proper Digestion It never ceases to amaze me how certain people can take information and turn it into hype and the latest trend in eating or weight management. Gluten free is the perfect example. It is no secret that ‘gluten free foods’ are everywhere and even food
Yoga for Stress Relief Nobody really likes the word stress, but it does exist in most of our lives. It’s how we react to stress that determines what kind of effect it will have on the body. Many people have found peace, comfort and help with stress through yoga. The practice of yoga allows us to
What to Eat to Beat a Cold Never curse a cold or treat it with lab made drugs! Why? Because it is nature’s way of telling you that there is waste matter (mucous) built up in your body that needs to be eliminated, not treated. A cold is the result of too much accumulated waste
What You Need to Know about Cleansing While away this week on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica, I asked several people what cleansing meant to them. Every person had something different to say. Some felt it was strictly a spiritual experience, others thought it was simply eliminating processed foods, others said juicing only was
Best Tasting Smoothie Recipes As a naturopath and personal trainer, I know my clients will never achieve the results they are looking for without a diet that contains the necessary nutrients for lots of energy and a strong immune system. This comes from eating whole foods, something most people do not get enough of. Two-thirds
Health Benefits of Nuts “Can I still eat nuts?” This is the first question most of my clients ask when I modify their food plans. Most people tend to remove nuts from their diet when trying to lose weight because they think nuts are high in fat. This holds some truth, but nuts can also