What is so bad about forest fire smoke? When anything is burned it is going to release gases and particulates into the air. The common chemical components released from a forest fire include Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen oxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Chlorine, Hydrogen...

Practitioner / Light Language Transmission / Sound Bath Meditation Facilitator / Moving Meditation Facilitator Modern reflexology is based on an ancient form of therapy. There is evidence of some form of foot and hand therapy practiced in China as long ago as 4,000...

Part of celebrating and promoting education about heart health is founded in physical exercise. The focus of this article is cardiovascular fitness. A balanced fitness program will have 3 main components: cardiovascular exercise, strength or resistance exercise and...

Challenging negative thinking patterns and behaviors “In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” –Deepak Chopra. I absolutely love this quote and I keep it as a daily mantra to remind myself that I am truly in control of how I choose to react...

My family and I just got back from an amazing trip to Argentina. It was so restful and rejuvenating, and I didn’t come back feeling like I needed a vacation following my vacation. Yesterday, I was reflecting on our time away and the joy I experienced, and then...

It is a pleasure to share my new love...homemade coconut yogurt! I have had an intolerance to dairy since I was a child, but still consumed it up until a few years ago when symptoms got worse with dairy consumption. I find dairy intolerances and allergies in many...

The NADA protocol stands for the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol which promotes detoxification and aid and recovery of addictions, smoking as well as mental calming (and relaxation), using auricular, or ear, acupuncture. Five standard points...

We live in a toxic world in fact we are born toxic, as chemicals can cross through the placenta and umbilical cord from mother to child. We are then exposed to unavoidabletoxins daily, toxins from environmental pollution, food sources exposed to pesticides, even toxic...

We are excited to introduce another injection to the clinic, Liportropic injections. These injections contain essential nutrients to promote natural fat burning process to help meet your weight loss goals. We have been using b vitamin injections for a long time to...

Happy New Year! This month Dr. Hagel and I teamed up to help you get started on your post-holiday wellness habits. You can start small (this often works the best) and build in more healthy habits over time as you get more experience with it. My article will give you...

Happy New Year! This month Dr. Hagel and I teamed up to help you get started on your post-holiday wellness habits. You can start small (this often works the best) and build in more healthy habits over time as you get more experience with it. My article will give you...

Most extended health care plans provide coverage for visits with a Naturopathic Doctor. We offer many holistic modalities such as Naturopathic Medicine, Acupucture, Holistic Nutrition, Massage Therapy and Chiropractic treatment for the NW Calgary area. Our mission is...

I am all about simple these days. Running a household, organizing and taking care of my two young daughters, working and getting better at self-care. AND Christmas is coming. This year I thought to myself, “Lisa, you have been on a simplify your life mission for the...

The most wonderful time of the year can also be one of the most unhealthy times of the year. Often due to the endless Christmas parties complete with drinks and Christmas baking. Have a snack before attending. Showing up to an event starving can lead to...

I was having coffee with a friend last week, and she was talking about how much stress she was feeling just thinking about the holiday season. She even mentioned that she was feeling like the Grinch, not looking forward to the holidays at all. All of a sudden I found...

This time of year everyone is looking to support their immune system and avoid getting sick at all costs! There are many products out there, but which one is best for you? Docere wellness is offering a 30-minute immune consult including an immune-boosting shot for...

With back to school in full swing I am finding our family nicely settling into our “school year” routines and finding our groove. I am also noticing how intentional I need to be in order to create space for strong connection with my kids. There are so many things that...