6 Roadblocks and 7 Solutions to Healthy Aging

May 19, 2011

We had a discussion with a client recently about making the commitment to a healthier lifestyle. This client’s partner has recently made lifestyle changes to eat better and workout regularly. It took a super effort to make these changes because of work commitments and a busy family life. My client’s point was “Why wouldn’t you [...]

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Eat Whole Foods for Better Alkaline-Acid Balance and Extra Energy

May 12, 2011

There are so many benefits to eating a whole food diet. By lowering the refined grains, sugar and processed food in your diet, as well as eating less animal products, you will tip your body’s alkaline-acid balance in your favour, resulting in: More energy Stronger bones Fewer sore and stiff muscles and joints Fewer headaches, [...]

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Can Processed Food Be Healthy?

May 10, 2011

Have you noticed that most packaged food is often marketed to make us feel like it’s healthy and nutritious?  With many packages containing phrases like “Made From Whole Grains,” “No Trans Fats” and “Contains Real Fruit,” it’s no wonder consumers are confused about the true health benefits of foods. So, how do we you if [...]

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Obesity: Is Enough Being Done?

May 5, 2011

Canadian doctors have recently weighed in on the obesity problem facing at least 37% of the adult population. They predict that if this obesity epidemic continues, over half of Canadians over 40 will be obese in 25 years. If this happens, the implications on the cost of health care are enormous. What Our Government Is [...]

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The Truth About BMI

May 3, 2011

Some of our personal clients have recently had their Body Mass Index calculated at their visits with their health care practitioners.  Most are confused about what this measurement means; they are told that, based on this scale, they are overweight, even though they have been working out and eating well.  So, what’s the truth about [...]

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Can Coconut Oil Help You Lose Weight?

April 28, 2011

For many years, coconut oil was thought to be an unhealthy fat that would raise “bad” LDL and total cholesterol and lower “good” HDL cholesterol.  Once highly hydrogenated (not good) to keep it in solid form, this type of coconut oil was considered a tropical oil, similar to palm and palm kernel oil, and was [...]

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