How much down time do you have? What do you do in your downtime? When is the last time you sat and did nothing in quiet? In our distraction-dominated culture, we are typically very good at avoiding quiet, reflective moments. Most people fill their downtime with something
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The average Canadian, shopping at your average grocery store, may have only a fewvegetables in their regular diet – carrots, peas, corn, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, broccoli. If you’re getting your half plate but are lacking in variety, you may be missing out on the benefits that a
Read more →Life as a CCNM student has been a huge learning curve for me which has come with many ups and downs. A typical day in class for me starts at 9am and ends at 5pm, with back-to-back classes. Living this heavy-class schedule for the past year has
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Health Canada has just unveiled the new Canada Food Guide. And it is a serious revolution in nutritional education! It’s holistic. It’s almost “Naturopathic”! After decades of drilling the concepts of “serving sizes” and “food groups” and the US “Food Pyramid”, this new Food Guide is so
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Seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) is a form of depression that occurs during certain times of the year- generally during the colder winter months, when the days are shorter. As with many conditions, there is not one confirmed cause of S.A.D. However, there are a few factors that
Read more →September is here and fall is right around the corner! The next few months are a busy time for many, and it can get a bit overwhelming. We all have little tasks that must get done on a daily, weekly, and even monthly basis. This never-ending to-do
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With the start of a new school year just around the corner, it’s time to put away our “summer indulgences” attitude and put on our “thinking healthier” mindset. Whether you are getting the kids ready for school or just getting back on track for the fall, this
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The Story Behind High Fructose Corn Syrup This story goes back to the US Great Depression in the 1930’s. The American government passed a farm bill that subsidized products like corn to help farmers stay in business while providing cheap grains to the starving American people. Many
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“Walking is man’s best medicine” – Hippocrates Walking is one exercise I recommend to most of my patients because it’s very easy to do, requires nothing but a pair of comfortable shoes, and has tremendous mental and physical benefits. Incorporating a bit of walking into your daily
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