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Heartburn, Indigestion, and Bloating…oh my!
Commercials showing an image of fire superimposed over the chest of a man eating his second big chili dog tells us that we can eat anything we want,...
Computer and Commuter Pain
As summer holidays come to an end, many people are now back to spending hours hunched over a keyboard, pounding out letters and numbers, slouched...
Positive Affirmations: 6 Steps for a Healthier You
Guest posting by Sean Wilkinson By now, most of us are aware of the effects of stress and the havoc it can play on our immune system. Stress...
Flying
This morning I was blessed to be able to practice my yoga. The teacher's goal today was to help us learn to fly. My favourite! I think I may have...
Feeding the Good Bacteria
Perhaps you've heard of probiotics through yogurt commercials showing a joyfully dancing belly, arrows pointing downward, and hands forming heart...
Which herb is this?
Which herb is... - a good source of vitamin K? - anti-bacterial? - protects against radiation? - good to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, indigestion,...
24 Hours and CKNW: On Stress
Stress is a "four letter" word for most of us. Stress causes fatigue, frustration, and frazzled nerves. But, it is really how we perceive stress...
Food Truck Inspiration: Horchata Recipe
You may not expect to read about a food truck drink on a health blog. Certainly, many of the options available from food trucks are not health...
Time
Sometimes time seems to fly by. Especially now, in the middle of summer. It seems it's June one day, September the next. For those suffering from...
To Supplement, Or Not To Supplement
The following very LONG page is from 2 articles I wrote for a local magazine. I thought some might find it useful here: Have you ever walked into a...
Digestion According to TCM
My article as printed in Inside Tract about TCM and digestion: “What foods should I eat?” For my patients both with and without digestive health...
What pharmacy students asked me about Chinese herbs
I recently did a talk for a class of pharmacy students at the University of British Columbia. I was happy when they asked me lots of questions...