Looking for some healthy alternatives for your holiday meals? Don’t get stressed out about gaining weight. There are loads of easy ways to make the right choices during this busy time of year. When you entertain family and friends during this festive season there is a temptation to eat and drink more than usual. All is
When I first started my naturopathy practice, I offered consultations just like most other health care practitioners. I came to realize, however, that people do not get the results that they come in for in ONE consultation. Whether your goals are to lose weight, improve your digestion, heal from cancer, diabetes, chronic fatigue, or anxiety
Allergies and Your Immune System People tend to blame food, the environment, weather and anything else that they can think of when they have allergic reactions. Allergies are an effect. The cause is always the body’s response to inflammation. Allergies are an example of chronic inflammation, in which factors such as food intolerance, stress, and
If we think back to several years ago, we never really heard the expression “brain fog.” Although it is not a medically recognized term, you often hear people use the expression when they have feelings of confusion, forgetfulness, and a lack of focus. There are no tests to diagnose brain fog. As a naturopath, I
A big Thank you to the West Island Gazette for this great article! Michaelson’s book is right from the gut By Bill Young They say the classic definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Fortunately for Frances Michaelson’s clients, that is not the way a naturopath
There is no question that the easiest place to gain fat, as well as one of the hardest to lose fat is our belly. Our belly is an area that gets used the least but is most affected when we eat the wrong foods, snack on too much salt or sugar and drink too much
Although many people choose to detox (cleanse) their bodies after a holiday season like Christmas or Thanksgiving, when they’ve filled their bellies with too much sugar and foods loaded with calories, I feel spring is actually the best time. Why? Well, that’s because spring offers a breath of fresh air, with the dandelions coming out
If you’re feeling fatigued and tired, it’s a symptom you should never ignore. Ongoing fatigue is a sign that your homeostasis (balance in your body) is off. Too many people gravitate to stimulants such as coffee, green tea, various sugars and energy drinks to get a boost. These stimulants may give you a few minutes
What To Do When Some Clients Just Don’t Lose the Weight. Are you clients stuck? Has a client ever told you that no matter what he or she does, they are just not losing weight? They are on the same dietary suggestions that your other client is on. You train them the same way, yet
Generally, a perfectly balanced body works better, looks better and can certainly help us stay injury free! Sadly, we are not born perfect, and despite the importance of maintaining muscle balance, most people and even some trainers seem to have missed this point! Common Causes of Muscle Imbalances I cannot tell you how often I
Learn which foods fuel your body best and which to avoid. Find out which supplements help and which you can skip! Find out more with Frances with this one on one consultation.