Self care can come in many forms – from daily relaxing rituals like yoga or a bath, to “treat yo self” dates, to aromatherapy and chocolate, to exercise and nutrition plans. I love all of the above and try to incorporate them into my life both as self-care and daily Read on…

Sugar is all around us. One of the trickiest things these days is that the food industry has many different forms and names for sweet, high glycemic, blood sugar spiking products. This short blog post will identify the key sources of added sugar and look at how much we should Read on…

If you’ve struggled with digestive issues, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with common symptoms such as gas, bloating, heartburn, loose stool or constipation. It’s important to talk with your medical provider about your symptoms, but sometimes simple shifts in eating patterns are the first place to start. We call Read on…

With wedding season over and wildfires keeping us out of the mountains I finally had some time to get some canning done this summer! Our family has done pickles for forever and I made a huge batch in August with my mom. Most recently (pictured above) my sister and did Read on…

Blueberries – we’ve all heard about how they’re a wonderful superfood, that they are a good source of antioxidants, and that they are delicious. They can be helpful for blood sugar regulation, help to prevent oxidative damage in different parts of the body, and have been touted as a healthful Read on…

In today’s busy world, meditation and mindfulness techniques are increasing in popularity. We have distractions practically begging to creep into our brains at any minute – whether it be notifications from our phones, constant advertisements, nagging worries, or out-of-the-blue memories. Meditation is proven to be helpful not only for overall Read on…

I have been wanting to write a full blog post on a couple of different things lately and have thus have ended up writing no blog posts because I can’t decide which topic to pick! So there is a very quick review of the health things I have been into Read on…

I’m offering  a Calgary juice cleanse/fasting workshop on May 16th and 23 2017. Why? Read on for my personal experience with juicing. Workshop info at bottom of post. I participated in my first fasting workshop as a medical student in Portland, OR. It was during finals week, I had never Read on…

Thyroid effect on health Your thyroid influences many aspects of your health. In my practice the most common symptoms of thyroid dysfunction I see is: Fatigue Weight gain Sensitivity to cold Dry skin Constipation Depression Insomnia Brain fog Other symptoms like anxiety, muscle cramps and weakness and poor balance can Read on…

Calling all Bow Valley Folk interested in learning about fermentation! On March 30th come learn about: The history of Fermentation Benefits of fermented foods and drinks Different types of ferments – krauts vs pickles vs kombucha etc) In depth Kombucha info and creation! Review of my favourite recipes and resources Read on…