While many of us may make New Year’s Resolutions, most people find it hard to follow them for any length of time.

One reason may be other distractions that are going on at that time of year such as post holiday parties and winter sports.

A better time is any time of year when you feel...

When you ask people what their favourite source of energy is, they will likely name some kind of carbohydrate.  This could be bread, pasta, potatoes, a grain such as rice or quinoa, or even a chocolate bar!  No matter what form they come in, they will all be metabolized in your body...

Methylation, Homocysteine and B vitamins 

Unless you studied cell biology recently, you may not have heard of Methylation–I know I hadn’t until I studied to become a holistic nutritionist.  In fact, it wasn’t a part of the curriculum back when most of us were in...

It is sugar (not fat) and a lack of omega-3s that are driving cerebrovascular disease. 

It is not cholesterol either, as it is a brain essential, meaning that eggs are positively good for your brain!

Unfortunately, effective marketing from processed food companies with a vested interest in...

Love your brain, and save your mind!

I’ve written quite a bit before on the importance of developing habits to maintain and support a healthy brain.

Concerns about dementia and cognitive health continue to be high on the list of concerns for older adults.

This coincides with an interest in...

We’re all pretty aware of the risks of exposure to toxins in the air we breathe and water we drink, as well as the hormones, antibiotics and pesticides commonly found in our food.

But what many of us pay less attention to is the risk of exposure to EMFs.

What are EMFs?

Electromagnetic...

You may be thinking that this is just one of the latest fads and health crazes, soon to fade from interest.  But in fact it’s not new at all.

Remember being a kid, when you typically ate 3 meals a day–breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with no snacks.

If breakfast was at 8:00am...

As I discussed last week, our bodies have natural, innate processes that help to manage any toxicity that may have entered your body from the environment or what you eat and drink.  But if the toxic load is too much, we need to take additional steps, such as removing some of...

Even though the temps here in southern Ontario are still chilly, the snow is mostly gone, the robins are out and about, and there is a sense of spring in the air!

And with the change in seasons from winter to spring, it can be a time to consider a spring cleanse to rid ourselves of the vestiges...

What is the Vagus Nerve?

The vagus nerve is a vital communication line in your body, connecting your brain to many important organs like the heart, lungs, stomach, and intestines. It's like a control centre that helps regulate various automatic functions you don't consciously think about, such as...

Our theme this month is “Just Eat Real Food!”  

And by that we mean food in as natural a state as possible (OK, you’re allowed to cook it!) and avoiding sugar and other processed foods.

But beyond that, what should you eat? And why is it so complicated?

Getting lost in...

Goals, intentions and resolutions are great – but we need to take action!

Are they going well, or have you left them behind already?

No worries – let's try to understand why that can happen, and how we can refocus and make...