Summer is often the season we look forward to all year. Patio dinners, vacations, weekends at the cottage, weddings, concerts, camping trips, family gatherings… It’s a time for making memories and soaking up every bit of sunshine while we can. But around this time each year, I start hearing a different story in clinic. “I’m...
Written by: Tracy Frem, RD CDE This time of year often brings a familiar shift. The holidays are over, winter routines are in full swing, and after weeks of gatherings and being indoors, many people start thinking, “I need to lose weight—and I need to do it quickly.” When weight loss becomes the focus, it’s...
With the transition from summer to fall, many of us are balancing the shift in routine, kids returning to school, and the changes in weather. This can often come with a rise in cold, flu and other infections and viruses. Giving your immune system the love it deserves at this time of year can be...
When it comes to your health, sometimes the scale just doesn’t tell the whole story. Sometimes we need a look beyond that stubborn number the scale, which is why we are excited to provide body composition testing using the InBody — a powerful tool that takes a deeper look at your body composition so you...
Blood sugar levels are a common blood marker that is assessed when reviewing overall health, but what about insulin? When focusing on hormonal health as it may pertain to issues such as PMS, PMDD, peri-menopause, menopause, weight management and energy, understanding how your insulin levels could be impacting how you feel is a critical piece...
Are you or someone you know living with chronic pain and looking for ways to manage it? Join us for a free webinar on mindfulness techniques specifically designed to help with chronic pain. In this interactive session Dr. Yaad Shergill will share what mindfulness is, share simple techniques to incorporate into your daily life, and...
Introduction When you think about investments, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s buying a home, maybe a car, or putting aside funds for your children’s future? Where does your health land on that list of priorities? Many of us don’t consider our health to be an ‘investment’, but when it is viewed through this lens,...
Dr. Amber Moore, Naturopathic Doctor at One Elephant Integrative Health Team is unpacking burnout and fatigue and helping you get one step closer to better energy. Join her webinar to learn: What labs are helpful to assess cause(s) of fatigue (from your MD and/or ND) What to test next if bloodwork is normal (functional testing)...
Join Registered Psychotherapist, Sim Shergill, in our April webinar on the art of saying no. Join us for this webinar where you will learn: Principles of assertive communication Cultural influences on assertive communication Strategies for identifying your boundaries, communicating them clearly, and upholding them consistently Save your seat by registering here!
The Holy Month of Ramadan is observed by Muslim people all over the world. For 30 days, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset as a way of strengthening their spiritual connection to God, as well as empathizing with the less-fortunate. Beyond its religious significance, fasting serves as a holistic approach to nourishing the mind, body,...