Weekly Healthy Tips

September 15, 2023

By |2023-09-12T12:48:18-05:00September 12th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

Have you heard of mewing?  Chances are if you are a TikTok or YouTube follower, you have seen something about it.   Mewing claims to be a facial reconstructing technique that involves keeping your tongue on the roof of your mouth to change the shape of the jawline.   Some claim this will make [...]

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September 13, 2023

By |2023-09-12T12:46:53-05:00September 12th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

Are you a fan of smoothies? Have you wondered if you were losing nutrients by blending up your fruit? The answer is generally no.  Let us get into specifics. Unlike juicing, blending can include all the edible parts of fruits and vegetables including the skin, seeds, and pulp.  This means you are getting most [...]

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September 8, 2023

By |2023-09-05T06:59:48-05:00September 5th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

If you are a cheese lover but are concerned about the amount of fat cheese contains then maybe you should look towards Greek feta.  Feta cheese is a salty, crumbly and delicious Greek cheese. Traditionally made from goat or sheep's milk, when eating the right portion size it can make a nutritious addition to [...]

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September 6, 2023

By |2023-09-05T06:58:56-05:00September 5th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

Are you getting enough magnesium?  Should you be concerned about having enough magnesium?  Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps you sleep better, helps with stress management, and enhances your heart and bone health.  It also helps regulate blood sugar and blood pressure levels as well as maintain muscle and nerve functions.  Magnesium is [...]

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September 1, 2023

By |2023-08-29T17:11:46-05:00August 29th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

Electrolytes are not just important for athletes.  Everyone needs them to survive. Electrolytes are substances that conducts electricity when dissolved in water.  Many processes in our body rely on these small electric sparks to do their job.  The different electrolytes interact with each other as well as with other cells in tissue, nerves, and [...]

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August 30, 2023

By |2023-08-29T17:10:38-05:00August 29th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

Recently many naturopathic and alternative health enthusiasts are very excited about alkaline water.  They feel this type of water is a healthier type of water to drink.  Many claim that it slows aging, increases energy, helps with fertility issues, regulates your body’s pH levels and helps to prevent chronic diseases like cancer. Water is [...]

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August 25, 2023

By |2023-08-24T07:46:25-05:00August 24th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

Storing foods properly is important to keep them tasting good and you healthy.  Unfortunately many people each year get sick from contaminated foods that have been stored improperly or for too long.  There are certain foods that have a higher risk of contamination such as deli meats, seafood, and eggs.  Thankfully, most of us [...]

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August 23, 2023

By |2023-08-22T11:31:14-05:00August 22nd, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

Storing foods properly is important to keep them tasting good and you healthy.  Unfortunately many people each year get sick from contaminated foods that have been stored improperly or for too long.  There are certain foods that have a higher risk of contamination such as deli meats, seafood, and eggs.  Thankfully, most of us [...]

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August 18, 2023

By |2023-08-15T09:36:16-05:00August 15th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

More and more people are trying and loving weighted blankets and for good reason.  It is like being in a big hug.  In fact, a weighted blanket can be very comforting and beneficial to your health. Weighted blankets can help lower stress.  When we are stressed, our heart beats very fast and our breathing [...]

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August 16, 2023

By |2023-08-15T09:35:38-05:00August 15th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

One of the most wonderful things about August is that it's peach season! Ontario peaches are available almost everywhere and it is the best time to satisfy all your peach cravings. Not only are peaches soft and juicy, and taste wonderful, they are versatile (they can be eaten cooked or fresh) and healthy.  Peaches [...]

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