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Yoga Retreat Benefits and Acupuncture
I recently went to Costa Rica for a yoga retreat. It had long been on my wish list, but when I saw that a friend from my university days would be...
Power Punch Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Smoothie bowls are definitely trending now. And they aren't hard to make, so why not make your own? I subscribe to Dr. Lipman's newsletter. He's an...
Is sugar bad for me?
Perhaps you've been told to cut back on salt, to limit your intake of saturated fats, and to eat more fibre. But, I think that the most common...
Group Acupuncture for Limited Time
New to acupuncture? Limited health budget? Starting in MAY and for a limited number of sessions, Connect Health is offering a few group acupuncture...
Acupuncture for sprains and strains
I've been doing a fair amount of acupuncture for sprains and strains lately, so I thought I'd share why you want to make acupuncture one of your...
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Chilli with Mushrooms
This month I've been slow cooker crazy. Yes, spring is right around the corner (starts tomorrow!), but it's still cool enough out now in Vancouver...
March is National Kidney Month
When patients come in to address particular organ health, they most often mention their heart, their liver, their lungs, or the various organs of...
Allergy season in Vancouver already?
Spring allergies. That's what they are commonly called, but it's not even spring yet and allergy season in Vancouver has already started! Warmer...
Creamy “Cheesy” Vegan Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
My husband and I have decided to include beef into our no-eat food list. We've already removed all pig products and I don't have dairy (I'm not...
5 Healthy things to do in Vancouver on Bonus Day
This is a leap year, so February 29th is kind of like a bonus day. Do you often think that you don't have enough time to do the things you...
Be careful about what you read online
I get that my title is somewhat ironic. After all, this too is an online posting. But, I do advise that that you use your own critical thinking and...
Healthy eating with slow cooker: Morrocan Chicken with Veg Recipe
Easy Healthy Eating with Slow Cooker I know. Eating healthy seems like effort. It's easier to just pick up the phone and order a pizza or drop into...