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Tips For Preventing & Treating Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

Aug 15, 2019
4 min

Tips For Preventing & Treating Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

WHAT IS CIPN? Peripheral neuropathy is a set of symptoms caused by damage to the distal nerves – nerves that are away from the brain and spinal cord. With cancer, certain chemotherapy drugs – namely the taxanes and platinum based drugs – can cause peripheral neuropathy and this is known as “chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy” or CIPN. It is quite common, affecting 40% of people undergoing chemotherapy. The neuropathy typically begins in the fingers and toes and moves upward

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Organic, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Blueberry Muffins

Aug 15, 2019
1 min

Organic, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Blueberry Muffins

Perfect for a Sunday brunch. Kids love it and you will too! ENJOY!!! DRY INGREDIENTS: 1 cup freshly ground organic buckwheat flour 1 cup organic coconut flour 1/2 cup freshly ground organic almond flour 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda WET INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup melted extra virgin coconut oil 2 tsp organic vanilla extract 2 cups unsweetened organic apple sauce 1 1/2 – 2 cups fresh organic blueberries Mix the dry and wet ingredients sep

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5 Tips For A Healthy Summer

Aug 15, 2019
2 min

5 Tips For A Healthy Summer

The days are longer, and the kids are out of class. It’s fairly easy to have another beer or just one more glass of pinot on the porch, but if you don’t want to be in that crowded gym come September here are 5 easy tips to keep in the back of your mind while you enjoy the summer days. SLEEP! The days are far longer and it’s easy to lose track of the time when the sun never seems to go down. Keep good sleep hygiene by going to bed at a regular time and not taking naps – unless

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Prostate Cancer Treatment & Prevention – What Is The Evidence For Diet & Targeted Nutrition?

Aug 14, 2019
5 min

Prostate Cancer Treatment & Prevention – What Is The Evidence For Diet & Targeted Nutrition?

The lifetime risk for developing invasive prostate cancer is 1 in 6, making it the most common cancer among North American men. Prostate cancer usually starts as a slow-growing cancer, but can become more aggressive 10-15 years later. The standard treatment options for invasive prostate cancer are extreme: prostatectomy (removal of the entire prostate) and complete hormone blockade (to block testosterone production). As you can imagine, these treatments have a substantial sid

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The Importance Of Staying Active While Dealing With Cancer

Aug 14, 2019
1 min

The Importance Of Staying Active While Dealing With Cancer

A recent study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual Gastrointestinal Cancer’s Symposium, found that just 30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity improves survival by 19% in metastatic colorectal cancer. Five or more hours of moderate activity per week had even more benefit – up to 25%. Even activity such as walking, cleaning or gardening counts as “moderate exercise”. The researchers also found that 30 minutes of daily moderate activity also

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The Benefits Of Diet And Exercise: Key Factors In Mental Health

Aug 14, 2019
3 min

The Benefits Of Diet And Exercise: Key Factors In Mental Health

Mental health disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent with each passing year. While these disorders are mainly treated using a pharmacological approach, there is increasing evidence to support the role of diet and exercise with better mental health outcomes1. In fact, scientists belonging to the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research group are advocating that diet and nutrition are central determinants for physical and mental health2. For years, the m

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Allergy Relief From Cleansing The Body!

Aug 14, 2019
3 min

Allergy Relief From Cleansing The Body!

Each year millions of Canadians suffer from the tiresome and annoying symptoms of seasonal allergies. Itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, coughing and wheezing………..sound familiar? These are several of the symptoms that you may have to contend with during spring, summer or fall. They are also signs that your immune system is working overtime! Did you know that doing a whole body cleanse can help to reduce your seasonal allergy symptoms? Here’s why…. I

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Shedding Light On The Coconut Oil Controversy

Aug 13, 2019
5 min

Shedding Light On The Coconut Oil Controversy

Coconut oil has gained much attention because of a recent American Heart Association (AHA) publication. The intention of this post is to shed some light on this confusing issue and answer the question: Is coconut oil healthy for you? On June 15, 2017, the AHA released an advisory paper on dietary fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD)1. They have found that in recent studies, a lowered intake of dietary saturated fat and when replaced with polyunsaturated vegetable oil reduced

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The Therapeutic Potential Of Turmeric And Curcumin

Aug 9, 2019
6 min

The Therapeutic Potential Of Turmeric And Curcumin

Curcumin appears to have a number of positive effects relating to the heart and blood vessels. For example, HDL (the “good” kind of cholesterol) appears to improve in both quantity and quality with curcumin intake. (Ganjali et al., 2017). Further to this, curcumin works to improve antioxidant levels in blood, appears to significantly improve cardiac tissue health with ischemia-reperfusion injuries (common after significant blood clots or heart attacks), and was shown to prote

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Chemo Brain

Aug 9, 2019
2 min

Chemo Brain

In a recent article published by Cancer Network (Journal of Oncology digital platform) some of the causes of chemo brain were explored. The American Cancer Society describes chemo brain as a decrease in mental “sharpness” before, during, and after cancer treatment. Many things have been shown to contribute to chemo brain – including cancer itself, chemotherapy, medications used for nausea and pain, hormone treatments, and surgery. Even stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression,

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7 Tips To Combat Your Sugar Cravings!

Aug 8, 2019
3 min

7 Tips To Combat Your Sugar Cravings!

Sugar is addictive and sometimes our cravings are impossible to break! Whether it’s a few cookies here, or a hot chocolate there, once we indulge in our cravings for sweets and treats, it can be extremely hard to break the vicious cycle. We all know that too much sugar is bad for your health, however here is a quick summary to remind you of why we should be mindful of our sugar intake. First of all, sugar is highly addictive. This is because sugar causes the release of dopami

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Giving Your Brain A Boost

Aug 8, 2019
4 min

Giving Your Brain A Boost

Do you find yourself feeling scattered, unfocused and experiencing a lack of concentration every time you attempt to accomplish a task? Is your memory not as sharp as it once was? Well, you are not alone. The majority of us are experiencing this on a daily basis. What is the root cause, you may ask? There are a multitude of factors, however the main one is likely due to the fact that we are living in a stimulating world where we are often multi-tasking all day. Our attention

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A Clean Start!

Aug 8, 2019
3 min

A Clean Start!

Who should detoxify? The answer is….everyone! Whether you are a healthy individual looking to optimize your health, an athlete, a couple planning to conceive, an individual dealing with menopause/andropause or if you are someone struggling with a chronic disease, detoxification is a critical step in achieving optimal health. A detoxification program aimed at reducing the body burden of chemicals may help to slow or reverse the disease process1. More energy, better focus, fat

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Why Does My ND Recommend Specific Supplements And Brands?

Aug 8, 2019
3 min

Why Does My ND Recommend Specific Supplements And Brands?

When buying any form of food product, it is important to know what is actually in it. Is it really an apple, or real apple juice, or real apple pectin? The answer is generally quite obvious when we look at whole foods, but it gets more complicated as we move toward concentrated components, such as B-vitamins, omega 3 oils, and herbal extracts. Why is this Important? We would not buy or eat foods if we weren’t sure of we were getting. What if that cucumber was only 70% cucumbe

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The Benefits Of Maca

Aug 7, 2019
3 min

The Benefits Of Maca

The plant Lepidium meyenii, more commonly known as Maca, has been primarily cultivated in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes. It has been used nutritionally and therapeutically for centuries amongst the Peruvian people. While it is lesser known in North America, it’s popularity is increasing due its wide spectrum of uses. Traditionally, Maca has been used to enhance energy and stamina, improve memory and has been used as an immunostimulant. However, Maca is most well known f

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Adherence To A Proper Exercise And Diet Plan Can Substantially Improve Survival In Stage III Colon C

Aug 2, 2019
2 min

Adherence To A Proper Exercise And Diet Plan Can Substantially Improve Survival In Stage III Colon C

Results of a new study published in JAMA oncology(https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2678094?redirect=true) found significant benefit in recurrence-free survival and overall survival in Stage III CRC patients who, from the time of diagnosis, adhered to the American Cancer Society (ACS) Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors. There was a 42% lower risk of death during the study period in the patients who followed the guideli

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True Or False? Fibroids Only Affect Older Women…

Aug 2, 2019
3 min

True Or False? Fibroids Only Affect Older Women…

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumours affecting thousands of Canadian women each year. Uterine fibroids can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life, with the most debilitating symptoms being heavy menstrual bleeding and pain. It is a common misconception that fibroids only affect older women. In reality, any woman in the reproductive age group is at risk of developing fibroids, including younger women. What are Fibroids? Fibroids, medically known as leiom

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Cut Your Cancer Risk By Watching Your Weight

Aug 2, 2019
3 min

Cut Your Cancer Risk By Watching Your Weight

Many of us would like to lose some if not a lot of weight. As of 2017, research done by the Public Health Agency of Canada has reported, 64% of adults who are over the age of 18 are overweight or obese, and 30% of children aged, 5-17 are overweight or obese. Taking control of your weight is not always easy but it does have many health benefits. Keeping a healthy weight is a great way to reduce the risk of cancer. Eating well and an active lifestyle can help you keep a stable

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Oral Cancer – How To Spot Signs And Symptoms

Aug 2, 2019
2 min

Oral Cancer – How To Spot Signs And Symptoms

Oral Cancer (also know as Mouth Cancer) is increasing in occurrence worldwide. Most cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 50. In this blog post we want to help give you the signs and symptoms as well as how to reduce the risk of oral cancer. Oral Cancer can develop in any part of the mouth including places you don’t normally see (tonsils, Uvula, back of throat) so it is recommended you get regular checkup with a Dentist or Dental hygienist who can thoroughly inspect y

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The Immune Benefits Of Bone Broth

Aug 2, 2019
2 min

The Immune Benefits Of Bone Broth

It won't be long before the leaves start falling and sweater season will soon begin; and so too the beginning of “cold and flu” season. Before you are hit with a nasty illness, take the time to practice prevention and strengthen your immune system. While we all know that echinacea and vitamin C are effective defences against colds and flus, consider adding a marvelous broth called bone broth to your arsenal! Bone broth has been used traditionally to heal the sick in many cult

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