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Helping Your Child Return Back To School
By Tina Nikolaou Anxiety can show up in a variety of ways such as; • Feeling fearful or overwhelmed • Headaches, trouble sleeping, irritability, or emotional outbursts • Withdrawn, overly tired, or restless Stress can’t always be avoided, but we can help to reduce it....
Summer Stretching
By Laura Corcoran; RMT Summer brings new joys and challenges! You may not have participated in some activities since last year. Muscles and joints you haven’t used for a while can become sore and painful if you’re not stretching properly. Try this: Get an elastic...
Soothing Foot Tricks to Try
By Laura Corcoran; RMT. Stampede stomping, walking or dancing? Try an ice roll! Fill a water bottle (commercial plastic) 3/4 full of water and put the lid on tightly. Freeze. Wrap in a plastic bag or very thin cloth. Place bottle on the floor...
Spring is in the air… and so are allergies!
by Michelle Hagel ND Seasonal allergy season is here or for some just around the corner. Intolerances are inappropriate immune responses to substances, this can be environmental or food. Allergies and intolerances can present in a variety of different ways. They can...
Black Bean Quesadillas
Ingredients: 1 (15.5-oz) can black beans2 medium zucchini4 cups fresh spinach1 ear fresh corn or 1 cup canned corn3/4 cup grated, low-fat cheddar cheese1-2 teaspoon water6 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)Cooking...
Banana Oat Cookies 
INGREDIENTS ● 2 Tbsp ground flax seed ● 5 Tbsp water ● 2 medium ripe bananas ● ½ cup natural peanut butter ● 2 Tbsp refined coconut oil ● 3 Tbsp maple syrup ● 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ● 1 ½ cup gluten-free rolled...
Poke Bowl
Ingredients 1.5 cups white rice or sushi rice2 tsp sugar1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce1 tsp wasabi powder2 tsp maple syrupSashimi-grade salmon, cut into 2 cm cubes1 tbs sesame seeds4 red radishes, thinly sliced1 cucumber, thinly sliced1 cup shredded...
Blood Sugar Balancing Apple-cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients: 1 cup nut milk of your choice (unsweetened-vanilla)3 TBSP chia seeds1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 apple chopped1 tsp raw honey or coconut sugar (optional) Directions: Mix all ingredients together in mason jar & shake vigorously and let sit for 2 hours or...
How to Support Yourself Through Covid Infection
By Dr. Rabia K. Meghji, Dr. Michelle Hagel & Dr. Alisha Rawji Stress: Cortisol can be one of the most potent immune suppressants. Do your best not to let the small stuff get to you. Some basic tips to manage your stress levels include engaging in exercise (within...
Happy New Year!
By Dr. Michelle Hagel, ND New Year Special: Get a Detox Consultation, Meal Plan, AND a Detox Kit for only $100.00 Happy new year, this is a great time to start the new year off with a detox. Detoxification starts with diet, the detox kit will support the organs of...
Immune Health Recipes
By Dr. Michelle Hagel, ND Cold and flu season is upon us, some of my favorite ways to support immune health are soups and stews. This recipe in particular is very warming, nourishing, and easy to digest. Providing great nutrients to help support your optimal health....
Back to School Recipes
By Dr. Michelle Mountenay, ND I’ve never been so excited to hear kids are going back to school than this year. I wish everyone a fun and healthy school year. A couple of my favourite recipes that are quick, easy, and healthy! These can be packed for lunches or...
Balsamic Tomato and Basil Egg cups
By Dr. Michelle Hagel, ND This is one of my favorite summer breakfast recipes, I make a batch and we eat them for a few days. I have a garden at home and use fresh basil and tomatoes from my garden and the flavor is amazing. They are so easy and so good I hope you...
Low-Calorie Cobb Salad
By Laura Corcoran; RMT This low-calorie cobb salad is nutritious and delicious on a hot summer day! This recipe makes four main-dish salads. Ingredients: 8 cups torn Romaine lettuce 1 small bunch chicory (curly endive), finely chopped 12 ounces cooked turkey breast,...
Healthy Recipes for Men
By Dr. Michelle Hagel, ND In honour of Father’s Day, I thought I would share my father’s favourite treat (with a healthy spin of course). This month we want to celebrate all the wonderful men in our lives and promote men’s health. One of my favourite supports for...
Relaxation and Massage
By Laura Corcoran; RMT Massage Therapy is well known the world over, for promoting relaxation and helping combat depression, stress, and anxiety. Along with therapeutic methods, relaxation massage can be most beneficial. Swedish techniques are more rhythmic;...
Natural Stress-Busting Tips!
By Dr. Alisha Rawji ND Happy Spring everyone! As the snow starts to melt and the days are getting longer, it’s easy to feel a new sense of renewed energy and optimism, especially this time of year. Of course, as things are continuing to look up it’s still very...
So You’re Thinking of Quitting Your Job
By Amanda Delamer, Leadership Coach, MSc, CPCC, PCC We are faced with circumstances beyond our control every day, both personally and professionally. How we respond to those circumstances has an incredible impact – on us, on those around us, and on our decision making...
Coffee Alternatives
By Dr. Michelle Hagel, ND Coffee is something that most of us feel we can’t live without, it is the first thing we do in the morning, and almost feel that we cannot function without it. We absolutely can, and if appropriate I challenge you to try! For individuals...
New Year Recipes
By Dr. Michelle Hagel, ND It has been a tough year this year, with lots of stress and isolation. It is more important than ever to support our mental and physical health. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, talk to loved ones, talk to a professional. Nutrient injections...