Broccoli Leek Soup Recipe from: A Saucy Kitchen Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 2 medium (350 g) leeks 4 large cloves (1 tbsp) minced garlic 1 large (450 g) potato 1 large head of broccoli 1 L vegetable stock 1 tsp sea salt (to taste) 1 tbsp lemon juice - [...]
Experiencing breast pain and soreness? Does it come and go with your cycles? Are you having breast pain for 2, 5, 7+ days before your period? Is the discomfort affecting exercise or sleep? You’re not alone! This is one of the most common symptoms my patients experience. Why is this happening? Where does it come [...]
It’s a new day and a fresh start…. Do you feel tired and groggy… or do you feel energized and ready to start the day? If it’s the former… then not to worry! Today we will be looking at 5 easy stretches to kick-start your morning in 5 minutes or less. Benefits [...]
I’m SO very excited about my upcoming sauna therapy appointment that I wanted to share how you too can reap the most benefits from your own sweat session(s)! From sauna culture and “sauna diplomacy” to sauna therapy While summer is not a time where you may be enthused over (or even accustomed to) [...]
Have you noticed increased shedding on your hairbrush or floor lately? It may be more pronounced when you’re showering or just a subtle change when you part or do your hair. Alopecia is the partial (hair thinning) or complete (baldness) absence of hair from anywhere on the body where it normally grows; the condition can [...]
Epsom salt baths are popular for soothing sore muscles. Many weekend warriors and desk job-workers have experienced the benefits of taking a warm epsom salt bath. But soaking in epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has benefits beyond relieving achy muscles. Today I’ll highlight 3 of my favourite benefits and exactly how to take an epsom [...]
I first Earthed about 10 years ago and it made a profound change on how I see health. I thought health was about diet, exercise, herbs, vitamins, etc. and of course these things DO matter but when I was introduced to Earthing - it changed everything. Now when I see a patient I’m excited to [...]
February 29, 2020-- It’s Leap Year! Check out timeanddate.com for more interesting facts about Leap Year, including when February 30th was a real date; what is a Leap Year; why we have Leap Years and some fun Leap Year customs and traditions! Are you a Leap Year baby? When do you celebrate your birthday? If [...]
It never fails to amaze me how much our body can heal and repair itself given favourable conditions. This is particularly true in gut health where I’ve had the privilege of witnessing dramatic improvements in my patients. When we take a closer look at the causes of indigestion, we often find liver issues are a [...]
Just in case you haven't seen it already, click here to check out PART ONE of the series. Kamonegi (in the artsy Freemont neighborhood of Seattle, north of downtown) When you think of Japanese cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is probably sushi, immediately followed by ramen. Kamonegi goes its own way and [...]
