In 2016 at age 64, I had open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve. I found out at age 59 that I had a congenital heart defect. My aortic valve had only two chambers or cusps instead of three. This meant the valve had to work harder causing it to wear out over time. Facing surgery was very scary… Read More
Warm Up This Winter
Why You Should Include Bone Broth in Your Diet Remember being sick as a child and your mother handing you a steaming bowl of homemade soup that made you feel so much better? Now, research shows that there is good reason behind this well-known tradition. Bone broth has been around for hundreds of years. It was a way for our… Read More
Sleep — It’s a Priority
We have all heard it before; “sleep is for the weak”, “the early bird gets the worm”, “I will sleep when I am dead”. I am sure you have spoken to people that claim they thrive off of 4-5 hours of sleep a night. We celebrate, even admire these people for being so strong and focused, a shining example of… Read More
Getting Back to Routine, Without Needing Therapy!
January is not the only time that people start working out and setting goals. Did you know that September is the biggest month for getting back into a routine, trying to get healthy and when most sports start? This is great news because it’s upon us right now. Whether you are getting back into working out or playing a sport,… Read More
The Organic Debate: Is Eating Organic Food Really Better?
Do you eat organic? Have you found yourself standing in the organic section asking yourself if it’s really worth it? You are not the only one. Once only seen in health food stores, organic products are now found in almost all conventional grocery stores. From fruits and veggies, meats and dairy, to crackers, cereals and sauces, there are tons of… Read More
Is Kefir the New Yogurt?
There are dozens of trendy health foods on the market today. One that is becoming more popular is kefir. But do you really know what this is and what its benefits are? Kefir (pronounced “keh-FEAR”), is a fermented drink originating from the mountains of Eastern Europe and comes from the word “keif” meaning good feeling. This thin, sour tasting milk… Read More
“We can never have enough of Nature”— Thoreau
As I begin to write this article I am sitting in the middle of a York Region Forest on a beautiful sunny day, taking in all the sounds, smells, sights and textures that nature has to offer. A Japanese phrase for spending time in nature is shinrin-yoku, which translates to ‘forest bathing’. In this moment, I feel like I am… Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Next Page »