Did you know that about 100 trillion bacteria – or a pound or two in weight – live in our gut every day? Not to worry, they are not all bad guys or unwelcome invaders! In fact, many of them are good soldiers essential to our health and wellness. In fact, the “good” microbes give … Continued
A question I’m asked regularly is, “What should my macros be?”, or a variation of that, like “How much protein should I eat?”, or “Can I eat carbs?” It seems that every nutrition expert spouts different advice. Some tell us a high-protein diet is best. Others say a high-fat diet is better. Just a few … Continued
Spring is that time of year when we traditionally purge what is no longer serving us around our home. We clean out cupboards, closets, and drawers. We dust, mop, and freshen up every corner. But, how about a spring cleaning of our body? After all, that “house” is important, too. We spend the winter months … Continued
Confused about vitamins? Not surprising, given the overwhelming choice on the shelves. So, we asked Naturopathic Physician and teacher Dr. Shelby Entner for her take on what most of us need, and how to make the right choice. How do we know which vitamins we need? Are you active or sedentary? Do you smoke? Are … Continued
You’ve likely read time and again that self-care is something we’re supposed to do, and maybe you’ve even dabbled in it on occasion. But many of us have a hard time committing to it. Here are some tips to help you create your own personalized plan. What is self-care, anyway? The concept of self-care was … Continued
Food and Supplements to Get Your Groove Back at Any Age Valentine’s Day—that time of year when chocolate, teddy bears, roses, and all-things-heart-shaped-and-red compete for our attention. I love you is the prescribed message. We either embrace, scorn, or ignore The Day. Many who have found true love feel they don’t need a special day … Continued
Have you ever wondered why donuts or cookies miraculously make us feel better? Why the words “winter” and “blues” go hand-in-hand? Or why we feel so much better after a good workout? If the winter months get you down or leave you feeling fatigued and lacking motivation, you’re not alone. As a nutritionist, I hear … Continued
As we enter a new year many people feel inspired to think about what they want to achieve for better health and habits, memorable experiences and relationships, or work and creative pursuits. Setting goals is just the first step—to bring them to life successfully takes a plan. Get SMART Use this tried-and-true SMART methodology to … Continued
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? After seven years of study, Dayley Harper looks forward to returning home to Vernon to set up a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic. She has a background in Buddhist psychology, and is already a Registered Acupuncturist and Medical Herbalist, so we talked to her about why she chose to earn her … Continued
