I believe we all understand that what we eat can have a direct impact on how we feel. That cup of coffee in the middle of the afternoon perks us up so we can get through the rest of our day. That overly indulgent dinner...
Cheesecake has long been a favourite indulgence of mine, and it’s one I thought would be gone forever when I stopped eating gluten and dairy. What is cheesecake without the CHEESE!? Well, I’m happy to report, the answer to that is...
There are five common mistakes people make when choosing and using supplements. 1. Failing to address diet first. There is no way to out-supplement a bad diet. Supplements are just that – supplemental. Starting with a whole food diet, high in vegetables and including quality fat...
I woke up reminiscing about deep fried apple fritters soaked in warm, fresh, local maple syrup. Growing up and raising a family in the Waterloo Region, the first Saturday in April has long been a day to look forward to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival....
I suppose this is technically dressing not stuffing since it cooks outside the bird, but you won’t care because this stuff is delicious! Many people in my family eat gluten free to help address a number of health issues, but that doesn’t mean they want to...
Testing TSH levels is the standard of care most MDs follow-up to analyze potential imbalances in the thyroid gland. In this blog post, we'll discuss why testing TSH alone is not enough. What is TSH? TSH is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. This hormone should go up and down according...
Are you one of over two million people in Canada who have received an Autoimmune Disease diagnosis? Could you be one of the millions more who will wait over a decade for that diagnosis while your myriad symptoms worsen? There are over 100 different recognized autoimmune...
During the month of July, we are focusing on debunking diets at Healthoholics. Ketogenic diets are all the rage right now! It seems you can't turn a corner, have a conversation, or scroll through the internet without seeing or hearing something about Keto. So, we're...
I was called out recently. Asked, “If you were your client what would you be telling yourself?” I’ve tried to shift the balance in a lot of areas. I’m scheduling more downtime; time with family and friends or once in a while a book for fun,...
