Category Archives: Ayurveda & Whole Foods
Eating with Ahimsa
Ahi-what? Ah-him-sah. Ahimsa is one of Patanjali’s Yamas and stands for the principal of non-violence toward all living things. It means not imposing violence or harm upon any and all living creatures and beings. It is the constant practice of …
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Spring has sprung! People are getting ready for the bathing suit season by working out harder, eating healthier and detoxing. With beach bodies in mind, people are beginning the spring ritual of ridding the body of toxic build up. No …
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Ah, spring is here. The birds are chirping, the buds are blooming, the days are longer and a few YA’s at Semperviva and I are about to embark on a two week cleanse. We’ve gathered our kits, started a Facebook …
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Many ancient schools of medicine believe that a digestive system that is imbalanced is the root of all disease. Signs of imbalanced digestion include bloating, gas, burping, IBS, constipation, allergies, depression, low energy, unclear thinking, skin issues – the list …
More DetailsShine Through Brain Fog
Foggy mornings seem to be few and far between in Vancouver, but I do remember my days driving through the Ontario country in thick and heavy fog. It took a ton of focus, attention and patience to navigate through the …
More DetailsNutritious Breathing
Eating healthy can present itself as daunting and sometimes overwhelming task. We know that we have to eat the right foods to feel good. But the information that surrounds us about what is healthy and what is unhealthy is endless, …
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In my opinion, one of the hardest things about eating healthy is chocolate. There is just something about that sweet, melt in your mouth deliciousness that I just can’t pass …
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Get ready ladies because today we are talking periods. There are so many slang words to describe this time of the month, most of which paint this natural process as an unpleasant experience. And for many women, having their period …
More DetailsThe Roots of Hunger
It is easy to get caught in the trap of perfecting ourselves through food. We search for the perfect diet, the one super food, the best antioxidant and the combination of supplements that we hope will make us better, healthier, …
More DetailsThe Life and Times of Our Adrenals
I wonder if our adrenal glands wish we could go back to the way life used to be. Back to the good old days when we built our homes from trees, hunted for food, and every once in a while …
More Details8 Keys to Whole Health and a Vibrant New Year
The holiday season can be challenging for some, but the beginning of a new year is your chance to regroup and define the kind of year you will create for yourself in 2013. As a Naturopathic Doctor, most patients come …
More DetailsHealthy Resolutions
Let’s talk setting healthy resolutions. Or better yet, let’s talk setting attainable healthy resolutions. As we all know, its one thing to write a checklist of our intentions for a New Year, and it’s another thing entirely doing them. I …
More DetailsHoliday Recipe: Pomegranate Guacamole
Perhaps guacamole may bring to mind images more towards sombreros and tortillas than holly and ivy. But this recipe will make you wonder how you didn’t associate guacamole with Christmas before. I have a friend who is especially amazing in …
More DetailsParties, Potlucks and Comfort Eating
It’s official. I heard them today – Christmas songs have begun. Their familiar tunes chimed away as I walked down the bulk section of a grocery store. Too early, I thought. I was suddenly reminded of invites to parties, potlucks …
More DetailsFrom Mindless Eating to Mindful Eating
Mindless eating is eating without awareness. In our busy world, I have a feeling this happens a lot. Take a moment to think about your most recent meal. Chances are the meal was accompanied by a ringing cell phone or …
More DetailsSurviving the Cold and Flu Season: Treatment
So it happened: you got the flu. Aches and pains, sore throat, fatigue, fever, the works. Maybe you missed Dr. Peddle ND’s Cold and Flu Prevention post in October but, lucky for you, Dr. Peddle is back with tips for treatment …
More DetailsImmune Health 101
Show of hands – where exactly is the immune system? Anybody? This was a mystery to me for a long time. We know we need a strong immune system to prevent us from getting sick. We may also know that …
More DetailsTake Care of You!
I hope I got your attention with my title, because I feel that this is an area that many people struggle with. The balance between taking care of those around us, taking care of our responsibilities in life, and finding time to take care of ourselves. …
More DetailsDon’t Get S.A.D.
Happy fall everyone! I hope that everyone is enjoying the festivities of the season. As the days start to shorten, leaves start to lose their bright green glow and fall to the earth, and the suns rays stop stretching quite as far, …
More DetailsSuper Greens
I hope that this months nutrition blog theme has inspired you to keep up your awesome summer eats, and include more greens in your diet. If I have said it once, I will say it a million more times, greens …
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