If you have bones, listen up: you need calcium to keep them strong and to prevent osteopenia, osteoporosis and fragility fractures as you get older. Osteoporosis really sucks! Did you know that 22% OF WOMEN and 33% OF MEN who suffer a hip fracture will die within one year!? (Source: Osteoporosis Canada) It is best to obtain calcium … Continue reading
ADHD in Women and Girls
If you think that you or somebody you love might have ADHD, the following resources will help you take the first steps toward obtaining a diagnosis. Continue reading
Protein
I spend a lot of time talking about protein, probably more than any other macronutrient. This is because the vast majority of my patients are not meeting their protein requirements when we first meet. Although some people are aware of this, many have no idea they are lacking protein, nor are they aware of the … Continue reading
Dairy and Digestion
Dairy is a nutrient dense, delicious and health promoting food group. Yes, it can cause digestive upset for some people, but this can often be mitigated if you know what to include and what to limit. I put together this guide to help you troubleshoot issues related to dairy and ideally keep it in your … Continue reading
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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Natural isn’t always better.
Natural isn’t always better – especially when it comes to your health. Continue reading
What the heck is SIBO?
What is SIBO? Despite what you read elsewhere (and what I have posted in the past..) SIBO is actually quite rare. In order to suspect SIBO and justify performing testing, we must first rule out a number of conditions that are a lot more common and much more likely to be the cause of an … Continue reading
Naturopathic Gingerbread Cookies
Celiac friendly Gingerbread Cookies Yield: 18-24 cookies depending on size of your cookie cutter Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup rice flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 2 Tbsp blackstrap … Continue reading
Why I loved 2018
What an exciting and enriching year 2018 has been! I’m bursting with gratitude for the abundance and adventures I’ve experienced, both personally and professionally. In addition to travelling, skiing, SUPing, lifting weights, cuddling kittens, slaying dragons, planting a garden, getting married 🙂 and then travelling some more, my practice turned 10 years old and enjoyed … Continue reading
Blueberry Bliss Bars
Blueberry Bliss Bars I love this versatile recipe which I adapted from an original recipe by my friend Sarah B at mynewroots.org. The nut and date base and silky cashew filling is ultra satisfying and much more nutrient dense than your typical cheesecake. Yield: Use a 8×12″ brownie pan to yield bars or squares to … Continue reading
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