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Normal versus Common for Hormonal Symptoms
Normal versus common is a discussion I have a lot in my practice with patients. There are SO many things where something may be common, but that definitely does not mean that it’s normal. This is hugely the case with many hormonal symptoms that we see a lot in women (but men too!). We’ve definitely... [Read More]
Why I Love Sprouting
Now that our gardening season is over here in Calgary, sprouting and microgreens get back into full force! Sprouts are the first stage of seedling development, so we aren’t letting the seeds grow into full plants, but taking advantage of that first stage which is super nutritious and delicious! Here are just a few of... [Read More]
Is Stress Messing with your Digestion?!
It’s always really interesting to see how stress affects people, especially on an individual level. Some people will experience everything from insomnia, to increased anxiety, to crazy PMS, but a lot of people will see their guts affected when stress increases. When I was in elementary school, I had a lot of “tummy aches” and... [Read More]
Three Common Herbs for an Upset Stomach
There are a ton of options when your stomach is a little bit upset-whether it’s from the additional stress and overwhelm, or whether it’s from a meal (or less than ideal food) you over-indulged in. I wanted to give you the low down on some really common herbs that you may already have at home... [Read More]
Garden Lessons From 2020
There’s such a huge benefit to learning from each experience you have, and I find this particularly true with gardening! And, because we’re in a region where it isn’t possible to garden year round like they can in warmer climates, I always try extra hard to ensure things are as optimal as possible for the... [Read More]
Best Immune Support Tips
While I would argue that optimizing health and supporting your immune system should be a regular goal, this year in particular it’s front and centre for obvious reasons. I wanted to give you some obvious, but clear reminders on how you can positively impact your body and immune system throughout a regular cold a flu... [Read More]
Could Food Sensitivities Be The Root Cause Of Your Symptoms?
Food Sensitivities are something that I see all the time in my practice. They’re different from allergies in that they can’t kill you, but they can sure make you feel terrible. Do you have any of these? Weight Gain Migraine headaches (even Chinook migraines can be caused by them!) Stomach cramping Bloating (ever feel like... [Read More]
Four Kitchen Gadgets To Save Up For
Over the years of adding more skills, recipes, preservation methods, etc to my arsenal, I’ve begun to accumulate some incredibly helpful tools to make things so much easier and faster. Today, I wanted to share some of my favorites with you and give you an idea of what I use them for! Dehydrator If you... [Read More]
Benefits of Buying in Bulk
Buying in bulk is such a great way to extend your money and right now is the perfect time of the year to do so! So far this year, we’ve bought the following in bulk:· Apricots· Beets· Potatoes· Onions· Carrots· Peaches· Nectarines· Apples Seasonality, Local Food and Nutrients Sure you can technically get strawberries in January, but they tend to be flavorless and sort of awful.... [Read More]
Three Things To Get Rid of In Your Home
Environmental Medicine is such an important topic for me, and should be for you too! Super basically, it’s all about how your exposure to certain chemicals can affect or change things in your body. Unfortunately, there are a LOT of chemicals out there that can be troublemakers. People will often say, “oh but it’s the dose... [Read More]