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 […]
As you may have heard, Vibrant Living will be getting a new home as of November 1st, 2016. Our new location is a beautiful house located at 75 Regina Street North in Waterloo, ON. This is at the corner of Regina & Spring and provides an accessible space for all in the bustling Uptown Waterloo […]
Meet Kim Holmes, guest contributor to the blog this month. Kim is a Personal Trainer and the Owner of My Fit Coach. She helps busy women transform their bodies (and minds) through Online Fitness and Nutrition Programs. As a Mom of two young sons, she understands that you don’t have hours to spend at the gym. Her Online Programs are […]
I have the privilege of working with individuals everyday who are motivated to optimize their health. So motivated in fact, that many have been on an exhausting journey for years trying to figure out their bodies recipe for success. Since I do a lot of lifestyle management and weight loss, many of these individuals have […]
We are just scratching the surface of how many influences the microbiome has on our health. From obesity to skin these trillions of bacteria we cohabitate with influence us in many ways. It is becoming more and more clear that the level of inflammation in the body is directly linked to the health and diversity […]
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