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What’s The Hype: Anti-Inflammatory Diets

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Ralitza Alexandrov • 0 Comments

Recently I was out with a friend and ordered a very simple meal consisting of poached mackerel with a double order of steamed vegetables. She seemed fairly appalled by my order and asked me why I was eating that way when it was such a gorgeous Saturday; we were out and about and I could eat... Continue Reading

Why You’ll Still Put in the Work: What A Holistic Nutritional Consultant Can and Cannot Do for You

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Ralitza Alexandrov • 0 Comments

Hi everyone. Ralitza here! I’m the Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant here at Naturmend. I’ve been in practice for 2 years and throughout that time have seen a variety of patients with a multitude of issues. There have been a few common themes that have popped up over the last few... Continue Reading

5 Surprising Tips to Help You Lose Weight

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Ralitza Alexandrov • 0 Comments

Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means - a brigade of people looking to lose a few extra pounds. It's true that as the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, there is a natural inclination to "get fit". One dreams of short stampede dresses, feeling pretty in summer... Continue Reading

Eating Healthy When Busy

Posted on February 14, 2018 by naturmend • 0 Comments

When we are busy, usually the first thing that falls through the cracks is our commitment to healthy eating. Do not beat yourself down, because you are not alone. Blame Mother Nature. Yep, nature designed you this way. Craving sweets when stressed is a natural phenomenon. Let me explain. When... Continue Reading

Applesauce: 5-Ingredients Only!

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dr. Nadia Mawji • 0 Comments

5-ingredient applesauce, anyone? For anyone that knows me, they know that apples sprinkled with cinnamon is one of my favourite snacks! This applesauce is perfect to pair with nut or seed butters as well as a vanilla coconut ice cream (yum!!!). And it’s also allergy-friendly. NO GLUTEN, DAIRY... Continue Reading

The Importance of Balance

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Jennifer Thomas • 0 Comments

One of our senior citizens greatest concerns is the fear of falling and suffering a hip fracture or other mobility reducing injury. The prevalence of falls in the elderly is due to a loss of muscle strength and body proprioception (sense of balance). As we age, most of us realize that we are... Continue Reading

Dangerous Cortisol – Part 1

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Madison Isenor • 0 Comments

The sad story about how stress is making you fat. I’m going to let you in on a big secret.. you can lose weight by DOING LESS. It’s this miraculous backwards thing that proves that teaching yourself to RELAX will help you shed those stubborn pounds that just won’t go away, even with all the... Continue Reading

Move it!

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Dr. Sarah Kent • 0 Comments

It's time to move it! There’s no better way to get yourself motivated and in shape then signing up (and doing) an organized event / race. The benefits of regular exercise are incredible! This one habit (exercise) done consistency can improve all aspects of life. Stats show that the minimum... Continue Reading

No Bake Gluten-free Paleo Protein Balls

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Dr. Jenny Schmidt-White • 0 Comments

If you tend to snack after dinner, these are the perfect goodies to try. High in protein, fat, and (most importantly) flavour, these protein balls send the signal to your brain that you are full, thereby decreasing the simple carbohydrate snack cravings (chips, chocolate, cookies…you know the... Continue Reading

parsley & cilantro pesto on trout recipe

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Dr. Sarah Kent • 0 Comments

Looking to incorporate some trout into your diet, but don't know how? Why not try this delicious trout recipe, created by one of our fantastic naturopathic doctors, Dr. Sarah Kent? In addition to the benefits reaped from trout, the parsley and cilantro pesto in this recipe will aid your body's... Continue Reading