The question often gets asked what is the difference between a naturopath, a nutritionist and a dietician? Are these modalities the same but with different names or are they different specialties? There does seem to be some confusion between these three different modalities. I would like to give some insight so it may make things [...]
How many of us have had the experience of making resolutions with a very genuine determination for the New Year and within a very short period of time finding it difficult to maintain that commitment? This can often be very confusing and may feel as though there are parts within us that are in conflict. [...]
This year, I invite you to decide to do things a little differently. What if this season - before things get crazy, you take a moment to reconnect to what the meaning of Christmas is about for YOU. What if before things get hectic, you decide on what kind of experience you wish to create [...]
To help keep Christmas as harmonious and meaningful as possible, we try to have Christmas plans revolve around being as intentional and authentic as possible. This year for my family, Christmas is about celebrating the good that is in our life right now! And to be with those people and situations that actually bring significance [...]
We all know that there are vey good reasons to stop smoking and yet knowing these reasons is often not enough to make a smoker stop. This is because the part of a person that knows the reason for stopping is not the same part of that person that has the habit to smoke. This [...]
At around the 200 degrees Celsius mark, most non-stick cookware begins to release harmful chemicals that can give rise to a suite of health problems. Non-stick pots and pans are coated with a synthetic polymer that contains the carcinogenic chemical perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). When heated, PFOA emits toxic fumes. When you cook with a non-stick [...]
Many women wear makeup every day. We brush, smear and rub it on our faces, to a large extent unaware of the contents of the products. In many cases, women even find that makeup products promote skin conditions like acne. So, why do we keep doing it? Knowingly driving ourselves into a cycle of “bad [...]
While many people believe that “gluten free foods” and “baking” are phrases that should not be uttered in the same sentence, there are some great products available that don’t compromise taste or quality – like the ingredients for these scrumptious gluten free tartlets! The gluten free cases can be made ahead of time and frozen [...]
The thing about gluten intolerance is that it is an ambiguous term. When we talk about gluten intolerance, we are generally talking about two quite different conditions: coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity. Coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity – what’s the difference? Coeliac disease is a disease in which the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten, [...]
By Alex Beck-Brandl Stress and anxiety are some of the most talked about problems in today’s society but we might forget that the affects of stress are not limited to adults. Children are under enormous pressure today. Demands by school, sports and private lives are increasing, however children and teenagers may not yet have developed [...]
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