by Dr. Erin Valente, ND Having a variety of foods on hand in your pantry is always a good idea! This allows us to make healthy choices that are easily accessible when needed. Therefore, I want to make sure that Read more…
We’ve been battling a stubborn ear infection with our little one and it’s forced us to be diligent with not only his supplements, but ours to. So, allow this to be a friendly reminder to take care of yourselves and Read more…
This delicious recipe is gluten free, dairy free and egg free! INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup softened coconut oil 2 tbsp molasses 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or non dairy milk of choice) 1/2 cup coconut sugar, more for rolling 1 cup Read more…
Written By: Marcelina Malinski, RP Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a recurrent major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, which usually begins in fall and continues into the winter months. Due to lessened exposure to sunlight in the shorter Read more…
Every Christmas, I try to challenge myself with how I can be more mindful with gift giving. When we think of giving gifts, we often think of big presents wrapped up in red bows. Here our some other ‘out of Read more…
Written by Marcelina Malinski, Registered Psychotherapist (Q) Establish a Routine. Establishing a routine and sticking to it can help ensure that appropriate time is allotted to what needs to get done. Structure may promote productivity and help manage time. Prioritize Read more…
INGREDIENTS Oat Bars:5 tbsp coconut oil 4 tbsp raw honey / date syrup / pure maple syrup3 tbsp nut butter or tahini (for nut free)200g / 2 cups rolled oats0.75 cup wild blueberries Optional Drizzle Topping:1 tbsp coconut cream3 tsp orange Read more…
(Gluten-Free, Vegan) INGREDIENTS SALAD BASE 4 small to medium yellow squash, ends trimmed, quartered lengthwise 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, quartered lengthwise 2 large red bell peppers, stems, seeds and any large ribs removed, and cut into 3 to 4 pieces each 1 large Read more…
Summer is finally here and that means it’s time to start talking about sunscreen! When it comes to your little babe, you want to make sure to protect their skin (which is extremely sensitive to the sun!). Since we know Read more…
I had a discussion with Janice Holmes, Clinical Director of HealthSCAN Thermography Clinic about this type of imaging. What is thermography and when is it used? Digital Infrared Thermographic Imaging, or more commonly known as Thermography, is a non-invasive test Read more…
The importance of this vitamin during the pandemic cannot be understated. According to Statistics Canada, just under a third of Canadians are below the cut off for adequate maintenance of health. In the winter, about 40 percent of Canadians were Read more…