Love Your Liver Juice As you can see I'm on a bit of a juicing kick right now...Spring is a great time of year for juicing as the warmer weather allows us to tolerate cooler foods without creating imbalance in the body. Juicing also helps to cleanse and recharge the body which is needed after [...]
Three Tips for Deeper Authenticity How can we achieve greater congruence between our inner and outer lives, and be more honest with ourselves and in our interactions? Counselling intern and writer Andreas Aubert presents three tips for living life with deeper authenticity. 1) Be Completely Honest with Yourself Ask yourself the question: ”If I put [...]
Chocolate Avocado Pie This chocolate pie is a pie you won't have to feel guilty about eating. It's low in sugar and filled with super foods that support neurological health. The high fat content from the avocado, nuts, and coconut oil also makes this treat very satiating so you will feel satisfied after one piece [...]
How to Set Boundaries with Loved Ones Learning how to set boundaries with friends and loved ones can be a daunting task. Boundaries can be emotional (i.e.: respect for our feelings), intellectual (i.e.: respect for ideas/opinions), physical/sexual (i.e.: being touched), or even digital (i.e.: sharing passwords/devices). Often, we worry about how the conversation will be [...]
Springtime Fatigue and How Acupuncture Can Help! by Jill Truscott R.A.c Spring is here! The days are longer, the sunshine is finally breaking through the clouds, the birds are chirping, and the air feels warmer. Despite all of these wonderful changes in our external environment, some of us are feeling exhausted, less motivated, and lethargic. [...]
Spring Green Juice Well the cherry blossoms are in bloom and it's FINALLY starting to feel like Spring here in Vancouver after an unusually long and snowy winter. With Spring in the air this morning and the sun shining today felt like a good day to dust off my juicer and make a refreshing [...]
Be Symptom-Free this Allergy Season, Naturally! The beauty of Spring can be bitter-sweet for those who experience itchy eyes, runny nose and congestion while smelling the cherry-blossoms. If you find yourself dreading the first signs of blossoming flowers and budding trees, have no fear! I am here to show you how you can actually enjoy [...]
Are you a daily coffee drinker? Have you ever tried to kick the habit for health reasons? If so then you know how difficult it can be and how challenging it can be to find a good substitute. Daily consumption of coffee may actually have some health benefits including improved cognitive function, but it's [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHwZpfWuofg What to expect during your first Acupuncture visit. By Jenny Abel, R.Ac. If you have never had acupuncture before, the thought of being poked with needles may be a deterrent. I understand. I dislike needles and getting my blood taken gives me serious hibbie jibbies. Even though I’m relatively squeamish around [...]
