Category Archives for Healthy Eating
Which Foods to Buy Organic
You’ve probably heard that organic food is healthier for you than conventionally grown food because it’s less toxic. But just how much less toxic is it? How does eating fewer toxins really
Continue readingDrugs versus Diet
Have you ever wondered why doctors prescribe pharmaceutical drugs instead of supplements and dietary changes? It’s because of their training. They receive little or no training in nutritional counselling.
Continue readingThe story behind the anti-inflammatory diet
As a naturopath and someone who has always been interested in good health, I thought I was eating pretty healthy. I treat my body as my temple and try to look after it. As an ND, I also know that good
Continue readingYou Feel What You Eat
Whenever I go to a networking meeting, I usually meet at least one person who has a family member or close friend with a mental illness. Usually, these people are barely eating anything and are self-medicating
Continue reading7 signs it’s time to do a cleanse
Do you experience any of these signs and symptoms?You have weight issues. You've been gaining weight, especially around your abdomen. You've tried dieting but this stubborn weight just won't come off.Your
Continue readingWhat does it take to feel better?
In my practice, I work with many seniors. One of the observations I have made is that many of them experience aches and pains and other signs of poor health, such as cognitive decline, because they have
Continue readingIs orange juice really that good for you?
A Western breakfast typically starts off with a glass of orange juice. The orange juice commercials on TV have done a great job of convincing us that orange juice is very high in vitamin C and should
Continue readingHealthy Food is the Best Dentist
The Ontario government has recently announced that more children from low-income families will be receiving free dental care. Ontario’s health minister was quoted as saying that “Good oral
Continue readingTop 3 Food Categories for Great Skin
I shake my head every time I see TV commercials for skin creams. Usually they depict famous older actresses who get a lot more help from skin care professionals and chemical treatments than they do from
Continue readingIf you really want your cake, here’s how you can eat it too!
In the article title Can you really have your cake and eat it too? we told you all the reasons why you can’t eat your cake. Today, take heart! Here’s the good news. Following is a list of sweeteners
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