At one point in my life pre kids, I use to be a long distance runner. I use to love the “runners high” that these workouts would provide as well as the sense of pride after accomplishing a race. It also brought be a sense of community, as you would get together with friends to […]
Do you feel like the world of nutrition is constantly changing? Or sending conflicting information that leaves you feeling confused? Eat fish…wait, no don’t eat fish as it is too contaminated Don’t eat too much fat…wait, good fat is great and doesn’t contribute to cardiovascular conditions like once thought At times, it can be confusing…so […]
We are excited to have Karen Leslie back working with us at the front desk and as a practitioner one day per week! Here’s a bit more about Karen’s work, in her own words. Some of you may recognize me when you see me as I worked at the desk for a year about two […]
Have you ever heard the definition of insanity? One way to explain it is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. This is how I feel about New Year’s Resolutions. Don’t get me wrong, I love goal setting, vision boards and forward thinking but when it comes to health and […]
I was driving to work yesterday morning, and heard on the radio a common comment at this time of year about being “turkey tired”. It is true that turkey is a rich source of tryptophan, an amino acid that helps to boost serotonin levels in the brain. The truth however is that turkey is no higher […]
Depending on who you listen to, it has been reported that people can gain an average of 7-10lbs over the holidays season. The reality according to the New England Journal of Medicine states that people on average usually only gain about 1lb of christmas cheer while for individuals who are obese the weight gain is […]
I am always trying to improve my clinical skills and find new ways to help patients improve their health. I have recently taken a Metabolic Analytics course from Charles Poliquin. Many of you may not know who this is, but he is the Jon Bon Jovi of Metabolism! He has worked with professional […]
I was a huge fan of the show the Biggest Loser when it first came out in 2004. As a new clinician I was impressed, amazed and dazzled by the rapid and transformations that these people were making. My background is in Human Nutrition, and I was traditionally trained that measuring calories in and calories […]
A brief update on our move: As with most major renovations, there were a few minor setbacks that have pushed our moving date back slightly. The doors to our new building at 75 Regina St. N in Waterloo will be open on Monday, November 14th at 10:00AM. All appointments and product purchases prior to the 14th […]
Recent studies have shown that nearly 60% of the population has a genetic predisposition for developing diabetes. There are many factors that lead to carbohydrate intolerance, insulin resistance and diabetic co-morbidities and I had the opportunity to discuss them in a talk I delivered in Utah this past summer through the American Association for Naturopathic Physicians. I’m […]
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