Wellness Blogs
My NEW LOVE!
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...
NADA Protocol for Smoking Cessation and Addictions
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...
Understanding Detoxification and It’s Impact
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...
Weight loss injections – Lipotropic injections
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...
Creating Healthy Habits in 2018 Part 2
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...
Creating Healthy Habits in 2018 Part 1
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...
POWER PACKED MUFFINS (Gluten Free, Vegan option)
Makes 24 mini muffins Preheat oven to 400F Ingredients Dry Ingredients 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1 cup rolled oats 2 tbsp ground flax seed 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of...
Christmas Holiday Recipes
I have done Christmas baking with my family for as long as I can remember. From biscotti’s to Christmas pudding we always manage to have a blast and make a giant mess. As I began to become more aware of the impact food (specifically sugar) had on my health, our...
Calgary Health and Wellness Benefits 2017
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...
Simply Nutrition During the Holidays
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...
Some Tips to Avoiding that Post Holiday Weight Gain
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...
‘Tis the Season to be Stressed Jolly
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...
Cold and Flu Season Calgary
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...
What’s getting in the way of connection with your kids?
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...
Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
It's Thanksgiving in Calgary and it's that time of year when you eat and eat and eat, sleep and then eat again. There is nothing wrong with enjoying some good comfort food with friends and family so we wanted to add in our little healthy version of a favorite. ENJOY...
How To Get Your BRAVE ON
BRAVE. This is the power you find within you. It is what ignites your spirit, calls to your heart and gives you endurance in life when facing all obstacles. Brave is not always fearless, but it is limitless. Do you have an image that comes to mind when you think of...
How to Get Your Family Organized for the School Year
As I sit here writing my article on organization I realize it is rather an inspired topic for me. I used to think in order to share or teach something I had to have it all figured out. Yet I have had a few teachers who reminded me that we often teach best that which...
Excuses Be Gone Book Review
Recommended Book – “Excuses Begone” by Dr. Wayne Dyer This book, “Excuses Begone” by Dr. Wayne Dyer is a favorite of mine. I first spent time reading it about eight years ago, while on vacation in New York City. As my oldest daughter was only two years old at the...
Lets talk about fat!
My summer book recommendation: Eat fat, Get Thin Dr. Mark Hyman Dieting, majority of my patients wouldn’t mind losing a couple pounds, even if it is not the primary reason for coming into my office. Holding on to a few extra pounds can increase your risk of many...
Get intentional in 2017!
Make 2017 the Best Year Ever! Make it intentional. Create space for and make time for those things that matter most, that fulfill you, that bring you joy. Reflect on 2016. What did you love about the past year? What did you learn? What do you want to celebrate? What...