Healthy and Inspired Living
Rustic flat breads can be found in cultures and cuisines around the globe. This one is more European in style, like the focaccia you find in Italian restaurants, specialty shops, and even grocery stores. We top ours in the classic way, with olive oil, fresh rosemary, and sea salt. But let your imagination go wild:… [Read Full Story]
“Yin” yoga classes are popping up all over the place, but the style is often misunderstood by those who have yet to experience a session. The misunderstanding is, well, understandable since while passing by a class one witnesses serene looking people-pods doing seemingly nothing but tugging the tail of the cat for five or 10… [Read Full Story]
I can remember as a child my mother telling me to slow down and chew my food. I would sheepishly agree to follow her instruction… until she looked away. What I didn’t know back then was that there is a significant amount of science behind this seemingly silly order by my mother. All I knew… [Read Full Story]
If you are planning on eradicating your smoking habit, consider what kinds of needs this ritual was meeting for you. Often we feel guilt or shame for engaging in unhealthy habits, yet if we look deeper within, we can recognize that the reasons why we do the things we do are primarily positive. Negative behaviors are… [Read Full Story]
We have all heard that stretching is one of the essential components of fitness. But many of us continue to avoid the flexibility part of our workouts. Not only does stretching reduce risks of injury during physical activity, but it helps prevents post-exercise muscle soreness, otherwise known as DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness). A recent study… [Read Full Story]
The bloom of Cherry Blossoms signals the end of Winter and a spike in the sale of internal cleansing/detoxification products. But some consumers are hiding unhealthy behaviors behind the buzz of Spring cleaning. The use of cleansing products to remove toxins from your elimination system signifying a fresh start along with a new season is… [Read Full Story]
Chiropractic is the most widely used natural health care in North America, though probably the most misunderstood. It is based on the understanding of the self-healing capabilities of the human body. The body is a self-healing, self-regulating organism. The nervous system is the master control system of the body and is responsible for maintaining the… [Read Full Story]
Providing healthy fuel for our bodies is our most basic universal need. But the choices we make regarding what we eat are often based on lifestyle. Sometimes we ponder quality over price. Other times it’s a matter of taste, Meatloaf versus Chicken Enchiladas. Just as often, it is a trade off between nutrition and convenience.… [Read Full Story]
In April 2009, then Minister of Health, the Honourable George Abbott announced the approval of the revised Naturopathic Physicians Regulations which aimed to increase patient choice and provide better access to health services for British Columbians. Under the revised regulations, practitioners with additional training will be able to administer, prescribe and dispense pharmaceutical medications as… [Read Full Story]
Has your grocery bill skyrocketed since beginning a gluten-free diet? If you’re living with Celiac Disease or gluten sensitivity, removing gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) is an essential first step on your path to wellness. If your goal is to eat a healthy gluten-free diet then these tips are for you!… [Read Full Story]
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