By Giselle Bobinski With Mother’s Day around the corner, we immediately think of images of sweet kisses and sentimental moments in a gift card,while there are those moments; mothers today are more often feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the pace, amount of work, and the neverending list of responsibilities resulting in serious health issues and…
10 Top Detox Foods A detox is typically characterized as a respite from your favourite foods, but it can also be a time to discover new foods and ways of enjoying them. Check out this list of detox-friendly foods and whether you’re detoxing or not, try adding a few of them to your diet today….
By Mihael Mamychshvili It has been my privilege to work with mothers’ from every sort of culture and socio-economic background in the last fifteen years as a therapist. But I have found that there continues to be little advancement in the concept of their own self care first. The vast majority of mothers who I have…
By Dr. Rebecca Handford One of the great things about life is we almost always get second chances, including the chance to develop healthy habits. While good health in youth is ideal, there are many of us who choose unhealthy habits in our younger years, such as a poor diet, poor sleep habits, and overindulgence…
By Dr. Caitlin Kolbuc, ND I grew up as an eldest child. For those of you out there in my position, maybe you share this experience. I was told that to be successful and to do well in life that I needed to do my best and to put 110% into everything I did….
By Delphine Baumer RAc Registered Acupuncturist Too often in our society I see examples of messages to bring us back to the centre line, away from our quirks. In other words, trying to numb or dull our unique qualities. Even in Chinese Medicine, we talk about keeping things balanced and stable in the midline….
– Why self-acceptance is the key to a happier life. By Dr. Rebecca Handford It is that time of year again, time to make resolutions you probably won’t keep for more than three weeks, and for most of you, time to feel guilty, shameful, and bad about your “inability” to stick to them. This…
By Virginia Lundy, RCC What can you do to combat loneliness in the city during Christmas? Vancouver is a big city, and with so many people in Vancouver who have come from different provinces and countries, it is not surprising that some people will be without their immediate or extended family during this Holiday…
We know Christmas can get pretty expensive if we resort to traditional gifts. So we compiled a list for you to help you stay on budget and still make sure your loved ones feel appreciated. Here are some ideas: Give a gift of food If you’re creative in the kitchen, why not make something…
By Dr. Rebecca Handford “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates The choices you make at the dinner table influence your percentages of developing and surviving cancer. Cancer is now the leading cause of death throughout the world. Dietary factors cause an estimated 30% of all cancer deaths in developed…
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