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 […]
Is your sleep increasing or decreasing information
By Tim Irvine Everyone loves a good night’s sleep. The feeling we get is almost euphoric when it happens, so why wouldn’t we love it? Besides the conscious happiness we have with good sleep, so many subconscious, biochemical benefits help our health over the short and long term. We have also come to understand the […]
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 […]
Are you Carb-phobic? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be
By. Dr. Tamara Kung, ND In my practice, I see carbs as a reason so many of us struggle with eating, feeling guilt, shame, and fear around food. Nutritional fads and diets that call for low carb, or severe carb restriction has made us weary of carbs. The long-term consequences, unfortunately, are that we are […]
The Best Goal Setting Approach For Youth Athletes
By. Coach Danny Carrillo Setting ambitious goals should be encouraged and we should not be afraid of taking a step back to add elements that might seem small but will ultimately make a big impact on achieving what we set out to do! The concept of using a process oriented approach is based on my […]
A Missing Link for Sustainable Fat Loss
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND One of the first relationships found between our health and gut microbiome came seventy years ago when low dose antibiotics fed to farm animals increased their body weight. Through further investigation, evidence pointed to the weight gain occurring, in part, because of the antibiotics impact on gut microbiome. Antibiotics are […]
Summer Musts Before Labour Day
Tim Irvine Summer is never long enough, but if we put our minds to it, we can maximize our enjoyment. Everyone I know has their favourite things to do in the summer. People who do things they love that bring them joy are healthier. Here are seven things you should try to get in before […]
Is Alcohol Good For My Sleep?
By Tim Irvine The title of this article is a bit of a trick question. Those who consume would like to think it relaxes us and sets us up for better sleep. The former may be true, but from an internal perspective, the latter is false. The graphic below from sleepfoundation.org shows clearly how alcohol can affect […]