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Constipation-Staying regular during the holiday season

Constipation: Staying regular during the holiday season With the holiday season in full swing, it’s likely that many of us have already begun the planning and celebrations. And what’s a celebration without delicious food, tasty treats…and constipation? Yes, you read that right. The holiday season is a

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Let’s Talk About Obesity

It seems like the newest “taboo” is to talk about being overweight. As a health practitioner, I see this as a worrying trend. Being able to maintain a healthy body weight has huge implications for health, mental and physical wellbeing, and disease prevention. And by silencing our ability to talk

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VITAMIN D: THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN

Often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin, our body can actually produce vitamin D from ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation hitting our skin from the sun’s rays. However, results from studies have shown that Canadians are at a higher risk of deficiency, especially in the winter, as shorter days

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‘TIS THE SEASON…FOR HAIR LOSS?

Noticing more hair coming out in the shower, on your pillow, or feeling like you’re constantly de-fuzzing your hair brush? Both men and women can be affected by hair shedding or true hair loss, and is much more common than you may think! There are a multitude

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Type I & II Diabetes and Navigating CoVID-19

With the constant media flood of CoVID-related news, it’s incredibly hard (and stressful!), to sort through and understand the ever-evolving statistics, facts and guidelines about how to keep you and your loved ones healthy. It can be especially overwhelming for those who have been labelled at a

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

What Do We Know About The Coronavirus? The novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019, has been officially named by the World Health Organization (WHO). The name of the virus is SARS-CoV-2 and the name of the disease is called COVID-19. Over

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Warm Up and Chill Out with Infrared Saunas

Our Favourite Winter Self-Care Ritual Few things combine warmth and relaxation as effectively as infrared sauna sessions. Saunas are a wonderful way to spend “me” time, especially during the winter months. Not only are they a great self-care practice for stress-reduction, but also for taking care of

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