Genomic Analysis and Mental Health: The Evidence

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You can continue a ‘trial and error’ way of meandering the path to optimal health – away from the symptoms of your chronic disease or illness, or you can work with us in unlocking your specific vault to health.

IBS: An Uncomfortable Truth

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IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic digestive condition that affects millions of people worldwide. An uncomfortable truth about this condition is that it can quite literally cause significant discomfort, pain, and other unpleasant symptoms. Despite being a common condition, IBS is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and often misquoted or self-diagnosed, leading to further … Read more

The Science of Sleep: Unlocking the Strategies to Optimal Health and Functionality.

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In today’s fast-paced society, we often sacrifice sleep in favour of work, social obligations, and other activities (I get you – I wasn’t any different prior to studying the science of sleep). However, the importance of sleep cannot be overstated. It simply cannot. Adequate sleep is essential for optimal physical, mental, and emotional health and … Read more

Swallowing Holiday Stress

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As a Certified Functional Nutrition Counsellor, I often get asked about the impact of holiday eating and travel on gut health (like the upcoming Easter Holiday Weekend for some this coming weekend). Many of us – no matter how well-intentioned, tend to overeat and make less healthy food choices during the holidays, leading to digestive … Read more

The Power of Energy Work for Health and Healing

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Despite how it’s at times referred to by the medical community, the concept of the power of energy work in health and healing has been around for centuries. From traditional Chinese medicine to the ancient Hindu practice of Ayurveda, to work and study in Quantum Energy/Physics, the idea that energy flows through the body and … Read more

Overcoming Psychological and Neurological Disorders with a Holistic Approach: The Power of Gut Health and Functional Nutrition Counselling

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As a Certified Functional Nutrition Counsellor and Neurochange Practitioner, I have seen first-hand the powerful impact that gut health can have on psychological and neurological disorders. This is not only supported by emerging research, but also by my own personal journey of being diagnosed with PTSD, ADHD, and OCD at the age of 44. Despite … Read more

Stop Stalling: The Science Behind Procrastination and How to Overcome It

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Procrastination can be a major roadblock to achieving your goals. We put things off until the last minute, and then scramble to get them done, often with less-than-ideal results. But why do we procrastinate? How can we overcome this tendency? How do we stop stalling? In my studies, I have found the science behind procrastination … Read more

Spring Clean Your Cooking Routine

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Anyone else have spring cleaning on their mind when March rolls in? Just like it’s important to periodically deep clean and purge unnecessary clutter around the house (which my super-talented friend Carol could help you with), it’s also helpful to reevaluate things like your meal planning, shopping and food prepping routine too. Here are a … Read more

Health and Wellness Advice; Why We Should Be Demanding Each Statement Come With An ‘*’.

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As someone who is passionate about helping others find true health, I find I struggle (a lot). I struggle with seeing so many people falling into the trap of following one belief or modality without understanding or considering that the advice may have been doled out without the listener or reader’s own unique bio-individuality, lifestyle, … Read more

The Power of Mindset in Achieving Health and Performance Goals: A Look at the Past and Present Beliefs

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In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the link between mindset and overall health and wellness. While this idea may seem new to some, it is not a novel concept. In fact, the belief in the power of mindset dates back to ancient times. Today, experts in the health and wellness field, … Read more