Set Meaningful Goals For True And Lasting Change
By: Grace Lindsey, BA, Certified Life Coach January: A time of year where everybody tries to become a new version of themselves, repeating the same strategies that haven’t worked. ‘But really…it will work this time’. Sound familiar? Why do we find it so hard to implement new habits, behaviours or lifestyle choices? First thing we need […]
Reduce Stress And Enjoy The Holidays Like Never Before
By: Grace Lindsey, BA, Certified Life Coach As magical as the holiday season can be, it can also be stress inducing, triggering and overwhelming. We often have high expectations of what it “should” be like and put pressure on ourselves to make it so. From buying everyone meaningful gifts, to the family member with the […]
5 ways to build your health protection buffer during the holidays
By: Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Let’s be real. We will probably enjoy more processed foods and some alcohol these holidays… and that’s OK! Studies show that when we spend time with others, we increase our longevity by 50%! The emotional feel-good effects of social times are great, but there is a tangible, physical change that […]
Score Yourself On These Four Pillars Of Clean Living: Part 2
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND In part 1 of our Four Pillars Of Clean Living, we covered Real Food (Pillar 1) and Antioxidants (Pillar 2). These benefits are critical for both physical and psychological well-being, as well as overall performance regardless of what you are doing. We asked you to score yourself on the first two pillars, […]
Score Yourself On These Four Pillars Of Clean Living: Part 1
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Imagine a clean, smoothly functioning city. The roads are cleared, traffic is flowing, and people are getting to where they need to complete their errands and goals, contributing to a healthier society. When we talk about clean living we mean cultivating health most of the time so that our systems […]
Can Your Fitness Handle These Baselines?
By Tim Irvine There are many ways to be ‘fit’, but general fitness is important for ‘moving as young as possible’ for as long as possible. And it’s not just about moving well when you are over 40. Think about a toddler in a full, deep squat and then that same child as a 10-year-old. […]
Holy Shiitake: Can Mushrooms Actually Be Medicinal?
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Mushrooms are currently one of the most sought-after functional foods. We see them in every form, from teas, tinctures, chunks, and capsules, in some protein and greens powders. Over 270 different mushroom species have been identified to show anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial (think penicillin), and immune support. These benefits are attributed to some […]
Two Unique Ways We Can Help Ourselves Thrive
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND We spend a lot of time thinking about and putting into place actions to support our health. We focus on nutrition and sleep to try and give ourselves the best odds to function well both mentally and physically. These factors alone are important influences that alter the trajectory for health, but […]
Eating Locally: Embracing Seasonal Foods
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Eating locally is considered to mean food that has come within a 150 mile or 240 km radius. In contrast, the average produce can travel as far as 1,500 miles (2,415 km) which costs a larger carbon footprint. For sustainability reasons, many people are opting for locally grown produce. But […]
All Disease Begins in the Gut: Top 3 Foods For Gut Health
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND The title of this article is in part a direct quote of Socrates, that the root cause of human disease may in fact stem from our gut health. Today’s scientific literature is revealing the “how” and “why” of something that was accurately observed over 2000 years ago. We see studies showing […]