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January Detox
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND Detox - a controversial topic and often discussed after the holidays. Here's what my patients are usually asking about when they're asking about detoxes: how can I get my energy back after eating less healthy foods, sleeping less, and...
January Detox
By Dr. Mary MacDonald, ND Detox - a controversial topic and often discussed after the holidays. Here's what my patients are usually asking about when they're asking about detoxes: how can I get my energy back after eating less healthy foods, sleeping less, and drinking more alcohol than usual? Here's my answer (though it's always individual to each person): Get back in a routine that works best...
Give a Warm Welcome to Anita Rajan
Please say hello to a new healer here at Urban Wellness, Anita Rajan! Anita works in the field of soft-touch chiropractic care, and has been making waves in the health and wellness world with her unique, holistic treatment method. With a gifted touch in her hands and...
Nourish Your Soul this Holiday Season
Written by Kristin Tait, B.A. KIN, RNCP, CFSP The holidays are officially upon us and with them come magic and joy, excitement and generosity of spirit… and oftentimes some stress too. Whether it is in the form of exhaustion and overwhelm, travel, challenging family...
A Workshop on Beyond Self-Care: Recognize and Metabolize Oppression in the Body
Oppression can be felt, held and metabolized within our bodies. It may show up as a lack of energy, knots in our stomach, muscle tension, hopelessness, depression or anxiety. As many of us begin to feel stress and anxiety over the business of the holiday season, it’s...
Food in focus – The Medicine On Your Plate
In the fall, our energy starts to turn inwards as we prepare ourselves for winter. During this season, things start to dry up, leaves dry and fall of the trees, grass or other plants start to wither and dry up to shut down for the dormancy of winter so that recourses...
Hello Fall!
As a natural introvert (I recharge in stillness and need time away from the hubbub of modern life and socializing to gather my energy and sort through my thoughts and experiences), there is a natural bit of 'yahoo' energy that accompanies the cooler more quiet and...
What Causes Varicose Veins and How to Get Rid of Them
Angela Warburton, R.TCMP Varicose veins, those knobby little (or not so little) bluish veins that pop out, ache, and can make one second guess wearing those short shorts of summer. Most commonly these are seen on the legs, but they can show up anywhere on the body...
Overnight Oats
Dr. Ashley Chauvin, ND *** adapted from the Quaker Oats website and substituted items to fit my dietary sensitivities Oats, an easy breakfast option or pick-me up during the day. The best thing about overnight oats is how they can be customized to your mood,...
Humidity Helpers
Angela Warburton, R. TCMP Have you been feeling a bit like a wet sponge with all the rain this summer? Do you find it hard to get moving in damp-humid weather or find yourself swelling easily making you feel like an overstuffed sausage in your favourite clothes? If...
S’more Paleo Marshmellows, please!
Michelle Richea, ND, adapted from Our Paleo Life A sweet alternative to your summer roasts and fluffy marshmellow dreams! Ingredients: 1 cup water, divided into 1/2 cups 3 tbsp GoGo Bio Organic Gelatin 1 cup honey or agave 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp...
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