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End of Summer Energy Drop?

Are you suffering from an “end of summer energy crash”? The summer season is a time for travelling, outdoor activities and backyard BBQ’s. Great fun! Unfortunately, these can be energy drainers.

Here are a few tips to restore your energy and get the most out of the last 2 weeks of summer!

Limit the Intake of refined sugar. It tastes great at the time. Howver, your blood sugar levels will fluctuate resulting in a drop in energy. This will also create cravings for late night snacking.

Increase your Protein Intake in the morning. Eggs are a great source of protein. Take advantage of the fresh seasonal fruits and make a smoothie! Here is my favorite recipe:

one cup or fresh berries, half a banana, one cup of vanilla almomd milk, 1 scoop of  whey protein powder, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, a fe ice cubes and a pinch of water. Add ingredients to blender and enjoy!

Make an effort to include protein based snacks in your diet throughout the day. Add 1/2 cup of hummus to some raw veggies and pack a small amount (1/2 cup) of nuts or seeds for your car ride!

Include 4oz of protein with lunch and dinner and opt for complex carbs (sweet potato, whole wheat pasta,brown rice in place of refined (white).

Increase your intake of water. Not only is it necessary for hydration, it is important for detoxifying the body. High toxic load will drive your energy levels down.

Schedule your September Nutrition Session today to get your diet bck on track and enjoy a complimentary ION Foot Detox session.

 

 

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End of Summer Energy Drop?

Are you suffering from an “end of summer energy crash”? The summer season is a time for travelling, outdoor activities and backyard BBQ’s. Great fun! Unfortunately, these can be energy drainers.

Here are a few tips to restore your energy and get the most out of the last 2 weeks of summer!

Limit the Intake of refined sugar. It tastes great at the time. Howver, your blood sugar levels will fluctuate resulting in a drop in energy. This will also create cravings for late night snacking.

Increase your Protein Intake in the morning. Eggs are a great source of protein. Take advantage of the fresh seasonal fruits and make a smoothie! Here is my favorite recipe:

one cup or fresh berries, half a banana, one cup of vanilla almomd milk, 1 scoop of  whey protein powder, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, a fe ice cubes and a pinch of water. Add ingredients to blender and enjoy!

Make an effort to include protein based snacks in your diet throughout the day. Add 1/2 cup of hummus to some raw veggies and pack a small amount (1/2 cup) of nuts or seeds for your car ride!

Include 4oz of protein with lunch and dinner and opt for complex carbs (sweet potato, whole wheat pasta,brown rice in place of refined (white).

Increase your intake of water. Not only is it necessary for hydration, it is important for detoxifying the body. High toxic load will drive your energy levels down.

Schedule your September Nutrition Session today to get your diet bck on track and enjoy a complimentary ION Foot Detox session.

 

 

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Hormonal Balance For Women of All Ages

Many women come to see me after they’ve struggled for years with their female health concerns and after the first visit they often say: “I wish I had come to see you sooner!” That’s because naturopathic medicine uses natural therapies that support a woman’s health at every stage of life: from helping women reduce their premenstrual cramps, bloating and heavy flow, to improving their chances of getting pregnant and delivering healthy babies, all the way to reducing their menopausal hot flashes and trouble sleeping.

To get you started, a simple yet valuable tip is to ensure you are eating optimal amounts of fibre daily. Most people think of fibre for reducing heart disease, cancer and diabetes risk, which are all important benefits. However, few women realize that fibre can also bind the hormone estrogen which is often found in excess amounts in women with many of the health concerns I mentioned above. Since fibre is not digested by the body, once it binds estrogen, it can take it out of the body when you have a bowel movement, thus reducing your estrogen levels and helping restore hormonal balance. Make sure you are eating various sources of fibre and not just whole grains. Enjoy dark leafy green vegetables like kale, and legumes like chick peas. By eating fibre daily, you can help your body detoxify from estrogen, an important first step to helping your body regain its hormonal balance.

Already getting enough fibre and ready for your next step? I can show you how to use nutrition, acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy and stress management techniques, to restore not only hormonal balance but more importantly, life balance.

 

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August Health Talk about the Hazards of Flip Flops

Summer Flip Flops: Comfy but Damaging to the Feet

So why do we all like to wear flip flops? They are lightweight, easy to put on and can come in trendy colours and allow for breath ability to the feet. They have become a summer footwear favorite with hidden hazards. From a foot specialist’s perspective, they create numerous problems for the feet if worn on a frequent basis. Studies have shown that flip flops can lead to sore feet, ankles, and legs and can also affect the knees and lower back.

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August Health Talk about the Hazards of Flip Flops

Summer Flip Flops: Comfy but Damaging to the Feet

So why do we all like to wear flip flops? They are lightweight, easy to put on and can come in trendy colours and allow for breath ability to the feet. They have become a summer footwear favorite with hidden hazards. From a foot specialist’s perspective, they create numerous problems for the feet if worn on a frequent basis. Studies have shown that flip flops can lead to sore feet, ankles, and legs and can also affect the knees and lower back.

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July Health Talk about Golf Biomechanics

Change Your Mechanics, Not Just Your Swing

Many of us make the mistake of trying to correct our golf swing by changing our swing technique, when many times the problem lies in our biomechanics. As we scan through our body mechanics, it is evident that our body works in an alternating stability and mobility fashion. If you have one of the following issues out of synch, it could lead to lack of range of motion or increased segmental instability that will significantly throw off your shot or reduce your potential yardage…  [Read More about Golf Biomechanics]

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Summer Nutrition Tips

Summer can be a challenging time to stay on track with your nutrition. Backyard bbq’s, high sugar beverages and alcohol tend to sabotage our diet and increase waistlines! Follow a few of these simple tips to stay on track:
Enjoy Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables. Berries, melons and greens are packed with nutrients and also help to keep you hydrated.
Choose fresh garden salads to compliment grilled meats in place of high fat potato and mayo based salads.
Stay hydrated with water and a slice of lemon or lime in place of high sugar juices and coolers. Try a berry tea on ice.
Enjoy raw vegetable platters with hummus in place of chips and high fat dips.
Practice portion control and avoid overeating.
Summer fun is often food based. Allow your fun to be in the form of healthy plant based season foods and reward yourself with the occasional piece of organic chocolate or frozen yogurt.
Summer is an excellent time to start a management program….make your appointment with me today and receive a free ION Foot Detox with your session.
In good health,
Mary

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Headaches be gone!

Headaches can be caused by structures innervated by nerves in the cervical spine. Some symptoms include neck pain and stiffness that spreads to the head, unilateral pain that may spread to the other side, pain triggered by posture or mechanical factors, can be mild to moderate in intensity and may not respond to medications.

Symptoms can often improve with after proper assessment and treatment design by a registered physiotherapist.

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Form & Function treating Grappler's Quest, one of the leading MMA tournaments in the world. Good luck athletes!
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Detecting and Preventing Heat Related Emergencies

Summer is here and we all know what that means, increased exposure to high temperatures and humidity. Have you ever noticed how much your appetite decreases, your body fatigues and headaches pursue after a few hours in the sun? This is probably because you haven’t been taking the preventative measures to keep yourself hydrated. In order to keep hydrated you must consume water before, during and after exercise, especially when outdoors. Total body sweat loss up to 2% can account for a substantial 15-20% performance decrease! We must ensure an adequate intake of natural electrolyte sources as well as water to maintain healthy sugar levels for the body. This in turn, helps the body maintain proper fluid balance and muscle functioning. Excellent sources include coconut water, bananas, tomatoes and many other fruits and leafy greens. Eating a proper diet, consisting of decreased fat intake, and an increased fruit and vegetable consumption, will help promote fun in the sun.

 

Other important factors to abide by, when exercising in the sun:

  • TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS! Allow your body the proper cool down time in between exercise intervals to maintain a healthy core temperature
  • Wear light coloured, loose fitted clothing
  • Ensure shady or indoor areas where cooler temperatures can be found
  • Learn if you may be pre-disposed to heat related emergencies by taking a look at your family history and talking to your family physician
  • If possible wear water repellent synthetic gear
  • Avoid alcohol consumption, as it further dehydrates your body!
  • Apply an SPF of at least 30 before exposure to sun, and reapply after excessive sweating or swimming
  • HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! If taking part in outdoor activities lasting longer than 1 hour try drinking drinks consisting of half water and half electrolytes (i.e. half Gatorade, half water)
  • EXTRA CAUTION: young children, the elderly and anyone with high blood pressure or any mental or physical illnesses needs to take extra precautions when out in the heat.

 

So with these tips in mind, go out and continue to have fun in the sun!