It is allergy season again! Every spring millions of Canadians suffer from symptoms like runny nose, itchy and swollen eyes, sneezing, coughing and fatigue, when local plants begin to bloom after a long winter. This year in the Lower Mainland, we had one of our darkest, coldest and wettest winters in recorded history, and as…

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Here are a list of foods that can heal the body from chronic inflammation, cleanse off hidden viruses and repair damage that free radicals create. Certain fruits and vegetables can help your body rid itself of EBV (hidden virus) and heal from its effects. The following are the best ones to incorporate into your diet…

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Top 10 Detox Foods

10 Top Detox Foods A detox is typically characterized as a respite from your favourite foods, but it can also be a time to discover new foods and ways of enjoying them. Check out this list of detox-friendly foods and whether you’re detoxing or not, try adding a few of them to your diet today….

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Food for Good Mood

Have you considered how the food you eat has an impact on your moods? Having a stable psyche depends on a multitude of factors. One of them is having a balanced amount of neurotransmitters in your brain, which are responsible for determining your mood and personality. Various aspects of personality can be altered by the three major neurotransmitters: dopamine,…

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Give new meaning to Spring Cleaning
 The Importance of Cleansing and Detoxification By Nicole Clement, ND  Spring is the transition from winter, a time for rest and nourishment, to summer, a time full of activity. This transition is marked by rejuvenation and growth in nature as flowers bloom and trees blossom.  During this time of…

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Fibre Flush Detox Smoothie Leigh – Anne Franklin – B.SC Kinesiology, M.SC Health & Nutrition Wait… healthy can taste good, even in this sweet-tasting smoothie that’s full of kale andbroccoli. Don’t be afraid–be brave and give it a try– if you make it and hate it you can tell meabout it later, meanwhile while you’re…

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