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 […]
Gut Health For Your Mental Health
The second most important structure in your body for mental health! Tamara Kung, ND Many of us are looking for ways to boost our brains to support mental health as well as to prevent neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. But did you know that you may have an untapped source of treating the root cause of many […]
SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT – THE PECULIAR PERSIMMON
A strange fruit, in a chilly season can be a gem to share and enjoy! While the crisp air and silver light of winter creep in, colourful root veggies, squashes, and hearty greens step up in our favorite warming dishes. In the frosty months to come, we may not be thinking of seasonal, fresh fruits, […]
Get The Most Out Of Your Running With Some Resistance Training
By: Brandon D’Orazio During lockdown, popular apps such as Nike free run, Couch to 5k, as well as many others, have been coming up with running workouts to help people start a new fitness journey. Getting people moving is great, but once the program reaches it’s natural end point, what do we do? How do we […]
How To Add Fitness Into Your Daily Routine
We as humans, to a lesser or greater extent, crave routine. If you are like most people, your regular routine has probably been completely disrupted as you have been required to work from home. For most people, a change or absence of routine creates more stress. The majority of the population are still struggling with […]
Totum Clinic Re-Opening
We are so excited to let you know that our clinic services will be open for in-person sessions as of Monday, June 1st! This has been a long journey for all of us, but the return of in-person services is an amazing sign that we are on the right track. A big debt of gratitude […]