Archive for Health & Wellness
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Naturopaths Are Given the Right to Prescribe Medication
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...
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Gluten-Free Living: Eating Healthy on a Budget
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 t...
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How to Deal With Seasonal Allergies
The prevalence of those who experience allergies has increased to the degree that many people believe it is “normal” for one’s body to respond in such a way to environmental stimuli. The CBC reported in 2007 that one in six Canadians suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies, such ...
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Preparing for a Marathon: The Nutrition Factor
Optimum nutritional habits are essential during your marathon training. Fundamental components include hydration status, carbohydrate and protein intake as well as electrolyte repletion, and joint health. To ensure muscle recovery post-exercise and to reduce your risk of injury, consider the followi...
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Correct the Underlying Cause of Asthma
Asthma problems can be corrected, and with lifestyle modifications – they can remain corrected. The most recent statistics compiled by the federal government illustrate that nearly 2.5 million Canadians over the age of 12 suffer from Asthma. The Globe and Mail reports that 75 per cent of those wi...
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Ear Infections: Cleaning and Medicating Your Dog’s Ears
A common complaint from dog owners is that their dog is shaking their head excessively, scratching at their ears or rubbing their head along the ground. Often when the dogs ears are examined they are red, thickened, itchy, infected and painful. Dogs can be predisposed to ear infections because ...
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Fitting in Health & Fitness When Your Life is Jam-Packed: Part 2
If your main challenge with maintaining your health habits is fitting them in, then it might be time to do some re-configuring. Your life is comprised of a number of categories, a few of which may include work, commuting, running your household, managing finances, parenting, family, community commi...
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Fit for February: Healthy Heart Month
February is Heart Health month – no wonder Valentine’s Day falls in this month! To keep your heart healthy and strong, consider preventative strategies to lower your blood pressure, strokes and atherosclerotic plaque build-up. Studies show that heart disease remains the number one cause of dea...
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Only the Lonely
“Sometimes I feel so lonely, it’s palpable.” My client, a beautiful young woman with an infectious laugh, interests she’s passionate about, and a circle of friends and family that care for her, doesn’t look like a “lonely” person. And yet loneliness – whether it’s the situational...
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Quitting Smoking: Finally Kicking the Habit?
If one of your goals this year is to quit smoking you couldn't do anything better for your health. As you probably already know quitting is far from easy. Tobacco is the most addictive drug in the world, and nicotine is one of the strongest stimulants known. Several of the most successful methods...
