A Micro Approach To Remarkable, Satisfying Habit Chage
By Tim Irvine, MSc. In March 2022, I wrote an article about ‘embracing micro’. In short, it was a workout approach that suggests anything is better than nothing, and that even five minutes of activity can be helpful for you. Fast forward to today where the concept has deepened, grown roots, and spread to other […]
Are You Keeping Your Brain, And Skin, Young?
The Cognitive Protector Factor By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND As we age, physical changes are inevitable. Our hair turns silver, skin wrinkles, while memory and cognitive function diminish. There is growing concern throughout our life that as our bodies and mind age, our quality of life declines. But, there is great news! What we do in […]
The Health Power Of Colorful Foods: Part 1
By Dr. Tamara Kung, ND Nutrition is rife with controversy and debates on meat, dairy, grains, and even lentils! But there is little debate on whether one should eat their fruits & vegetables. And it’s no wonder why! Fruits and vegetables are full of nutritious anti-inflammatory nutrients called antioxidants which are the cornerstone for health […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Do You Know How To Stay Healthy In The Heat?
Tim Irvine Most people know the dangers of high heat during the summer months. When temperatures rise to the high 20s and above, our health risks go up. Vulnerable populations like seniors, pregnant women, and those with other underlying health conditions are much more likely to have a serious health concerns due to heat. Like […]
How to get the most out of everything you do
By Tim Irvine The rest is as important as the work! I remember my strength coach in university talking with us about this very fact. In retrospect, it was probably the best program I have ever been on. Lots of variety in programming as well as intensity, and room for some fun too. What I […]