Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness in the present moment. It is a powerful tool that can offset the constant distractions of our multimedia society. The quality of mindfulness can be developed through the practice of meditation. Regular practice has been associated with an enhanced feeling
This recipe is warming and hearty, making it a perfect meal for a fall or winter evening. It is full of protein, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory herbs and spices. For a complete protein, serve over whole grain rice or quinoa. Start by making this curry powder. It takes a few minutes
When I hear about the current rates of mental illness, I count myself lucky. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness, in any given year. By age 40, about 50% of the population will have
You may have come across social media posts or magazine excerpts about Kombucha over the last year. Your local health food store may have started stocking it to keep up with the fad. Maybe you’ve even tried Kombucha and like it…or not. Maybe you’re like me and have been wondering
The high fat / low carb ketogenic diet is one of the hottest trends in nutrition. Due to it’s therapeutic potential, I have been using it in my naturopathic practice for over 2 years – often with dramatic results. So when I came across a US World & News Report
In the last few years, on-campus health services and teaching staff all across North America have observed a disturbing trend in university students. There is a significant increase in depression, anxiety-related illnesses and stress levels. In fact, university counselling services are struggling to meet the demand. The Canadian numbers are
Do you want to learn something that can change your life powerfully, yet is simple? Something that is applicable to small or large problems, something that you can do alone and gets better with practice? Welcome to The Work of Byron Katie. Of all the things I’ve ever done, The
One of my roles as a naturopath has become helping my patients make sense of contradictory online nutritional recommendations. The latest headlines to confound are about fish oil. On November 10th, two heart health / fish oil studies were released. Both are out of Harvard, and were presented at the
You may have noticed that Vitamin D, the ‘sunshine vitamin’, has been in the news lately. Last week, a Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology study was released about this vitamin. The study claims Vitamin D supplements are not effective for preventing fractures and improving bone mineral density. It included 81 randomized
“Happy Hillside!” I heard this very specific well-wish ring out a thousand times last weekend. I was attending Hillside, the eclectic, diverse music festival held annually in Guelph, Ontario. The Hillside Festival is three days of good food and drink, good music, and big crowds in the hot sun. As