In today’s show we discuss the power of staying positive along a weight loss journey. It is important and extremely beneficial. We discuss why and how to accomplish it. Can you build positivity and change from a “half-empty” person to a...
The easiest excuse for not working out is lack of time. Have you used this one? When I hear it I force myself to look elsewhere for the patient. Where is the motivation, energy, desire to exercise? Are they experiencing low cortisol, dopamine or nutrients like iron,...
In today’s episode we discuss how we cleanse after over eating during the holidays. Did you have one too many holiday treats this year? This episode is for you! We cover how to open detox channels, what should I focus on mentally and how can I get back on track...
The most well researched supplement in the past 2-3 years might be vitamin D (and new research shows it may reduce the risk of breast cancer). Testing has become widespread, supplementation is recommended by major governing bodies (including Health Canada!) and has...
I love food and used to frequently overeat. I enjoyed the feeling of being extremely full after a delicious meal. Knowing that I could burn off the extra calories through exercise this pattern continued for many years with little regard for my long term health (Read...
Liver detoxing is a common question I get after the holidays. Usually patients are well informed about the different types of cleansing and have experimented in the past. This article is meant to highlight my version of a gentle liver detox. This is a cleanse that can...
I’m a recovering sugar addict. For as long as I can remember I have been in love with sugar (and have a history of trying many different methods to try to stop craving sugar). When I was young I would always find a way to get as much penny candy, freezies and...
Bloating is the experience of a distended abdomen after meals or at random times throughout the day. The stomach can feel large, tight and sometimes painful. Reducing bloating is often easy when the cause is known. The benefits of reducing bloating are a general...
We drink more beverages than anyone I know of. Each part of my daily routine has a beverage choice associated with it. Whether it be water, smoothie, coffee, espresso, tea (a daily weight loss tea!), red wine or vitamin C mix there isn’t a time of day I am not...
Positive change doesn’t have to include major goal setting and doesn’t always need to be able restricting bad habits. Positive change can be simple. For most body transformation can be as simple as applying a mindful eating practice and consciously trying to avoid...
