More Plants = Health

More Plants = Health! The title of this is an obvious fact. I’m sure that 100% of adults are aware of this. So why do we have such a hard time getting more fruits and vegetables into our diet? There are two main reasons. Convenience and taste. The first is just a function of our […]

Living Your Best Hybrid Lifestyle

The Time to Figure Out Your New Hybrid Lifestyle is Now….. Written by: Dr. Stacy Irvine Bsc. Kin, M.Sc., D.C., C.S.C.SCo-Owner Totum Life Science As things begin to slowly open and our lives return to the more interactive ways of the past, you could be wondering……” How can I best take advantage of some of […]

How to Strengthen Your Immune System: The Deep Dive

Our immune system is composed of a robust front-line defence team. Our white blood cells and proteins called antibodies, all form an alliance to protect our body from foreign invaders. The immune system, after our nervous system, is the most complex organ system in the human body! So it’s important to understand what it takes […]

Better Mornings – Berry Beet Smoothie Bowl

Beets are a vegetable containing a natural source of dietary nitrates which, as a vasodilator, have a positive effect on blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Try this great smoothie recipe and feel the benefits. 2 servings; 10 min prep time Notes: Protein Boost: Add your favourite protein powder to kick up the muscle-building properties. Raw […]

Are You Really Drinking Enough Water?

Written by: Dr. Tamara Kung, ND We all hear that we should be drinking 8 glasses of water a day, but this standard advice is actually not supported by any evidence. You may have witnessed that water intake can vary dramatically between individuals.  Here are two ways to help you narrow in on what your […]