Jan 11, 20213 minTrying to Lose Weight? Just Say ‘No’ to Meal PlansProviding meal plans is a mainstay of the health and fitness industry. And I get why. If you’ve been struggling with your weight, and not...
Jan 6, 20213 min5 Tips to Strengthen Your Immune System From our CARESPACE Naturopathic DoctorsAs 2020 (finally) comes to a close, we are being presented with new challenges to successfully navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Colder...
Nov 14, 20191 minRECIPE: CHICKPEA CURRY!This recipe is warming and hearty, making it a perfect meal for a fall or winter evening. It is full of protein, antioxidants, and...
Jun 30, 20194 minKetogenic Diet – The Evidence Behind the Low Carb CrazeThe high fat / low carb ketogenic diet is one of the hottest trends in nutrition. Due to it’s therapeutic potential, I have been using...
Dec 3, 20184 minFish Oil’s Confusing HeadlinesOne of my roles as a naturopath has become helping my patients make sense of contradictory online nutritional recommendations. The latest...
Oct 19, 20183 minThe Latest Research on Vitamin D Supplementation – A Naturopathic ApproachYou may have noticed that Vitamin D, the ‘sunshine vitamin’, has been in the news lately. Last week, a Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology...
Jun 7, 20184 minHow Can Stress Overload Lead to Disease?When I was a kid, I had a persistent case of eczema on both of my hands. Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes...
May 21, 20182 minNeed some healthy snack ideas? Look no further…I’ve always been a snack person. I find having regular nutrition breaks can help level out my energy on long work days and keep me on...
Sep 27, 20175 minSaturated Fats and The Great Bacon DebateThe definition of “healthy eating” in 2017 is decidedly debatable. Many of our well-established nutritional guidelines appear to be...
Jun 26, 20173 minSelf-compassion Beats Self-criticism for Weight LossI’ve always been a slim person. I inherited what my cousins call the “Karges metabolism” from my mother’s side of the family. That means...
Sep 12, 20163 minEating MindfullyEver reached for the remainder of your chocolate bar and realized you must have already finished it? Or have you ever eaten an entire...
May 13, 20161 minRECIPE: PESTOAlthough it should be just a few simple ingredients, store-bought pesto often has all sorts of additives. You can’t beat fresh, homemade...
Mar 14, 20162 minWhat’s the best diet for you?If you’re confused about what you should eat you’re not alone. Paleo or Vegetarianism? Weight watchers or zone diet? Low fat or low carb?...
May 29, 20154 minImpacts of Stress on the Highly Sensitive PersonI’m not going out on a limb when I say that North American urban culture is a stressful one. Many of us are working longer hours than 20...
Apr 8, 20153 minProbiotics, Fermented Foods, and Your MicrobiomeAntibiotic treatment of bacterial infections has saved millions of lives and is considered one of the great public health successes of...
Feb 22, 20132 minNew Study: Organic Tomatoes Have More NutrientsThis week, a study was released comparing the nutrient content of organic vs. conventionally grown tomatoes in Brazilian farms. Although...
Feb 13, 20132 minVegetarian Diet Can Reduce Heart Disease RiskA recent Oxford study on vegetarianism has been getting a lot of attention. Released January 30th, the study shows a 32% reduction in...
Jan 1, 20126 minReversing OsteoporosisIt was September 23, 2006, and I couldn’t sleep. The next day was the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront half-marathon. I had been training...
Jun 21, 20104 minThese 5 Supplements Can Enhance Your Athletic PerformanceAs a naturopathic doctor, I work with many athletes. I look at optimizing their nutrition and bringing the body back into balance to...
Jan 16, 20105 min100-Mile Diet and Your HealthKW resident George Harvey was diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure when he was only 19 years old. This surprised George, as he...