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gluten-free cinnamon roll muffin in a muffin pan with browned top
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Enjoy a classic cinnamon roll, but in a gluten-free muffin. Enjoy all the flavour of a cinnamon bun, without all the work! Cinnamon is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These delicious muffins come with a dairy-free option as well. Ingredients Muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/8 teaspoon salt…
woman lying on bed with teal bedding and a dark green shirt, lethargic before iron iv infusion
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How IV Iron Gave Me Back My Life!

“Health challenges are often multifactorial. That was certainly the way my health plummeted and my iron literally fell off the charts.”  My pre-existing Celiac genetic issue was activated by a ripe combination of the Covid virus, vaccination and a long-term relationship break up. Events like these act as a series…
gluten free pizza top down view, with toppings on a brown surface
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Gluten Free Pizza

Pizza is one of those Friday night meals at my house that we can’t live without. My family likes to make our own personalized pizza, so everyone is happy. Get the kids to make the gluten free dough and grate the cheese so everyone is involved. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups…
instapot black bean soup served in a white bowl with a lime on the side
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Instapot Black Bean Soup – Simple 10 Ingredients

We love recommending any recipe that is bean-related for some simple facts: it is rich in protein, fibre and iron; it is cost effective and it makes for a healthy, hearty, and easy plant-based meal (dairy excluded)! This Instant Pot Black Bean Soup is healthy, hearty, and easy to make!…
a group watching the sunset on a hike promoting social connection, with yellows and oranges over mountains in the background
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Benefits of Social Connection – a Pillar of Health

Our health and wellness is dependant on the major pillars of health. Depending on the model that you choose, social connection should always be included as an important pillar. Looking ahead in 2023, with the bulk of the pandemic nearly behind us, Mind Body Soul Integrative Clinic and our team…
a tabletop view of gluten-free sweet potato shepherd's pie, with herbs around the bowl for decoration
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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

A balanced and satisfying meal, this meat- and veggie-loaded shepherd’s pie with sweet potato topping is full of nutrition. This dish freezes well, so you can go ahead and double the recipe and freeze one for a future meal. Feel free to substitute regular potatoes for sweet potatoes. Ingredients For Shepherd’s Pie Filling:…
Man lying of sofa and hypnotherapist sitting across from him in chair in a certified hypnotherapy appointment
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How did I become interested in Hypnotherapy?

This is a popular question that people have been asking me since I began my journey in Hypnotherapy in March of 2015. I was first introduced to hypnosis/hypnotherapy in my early 20’s. I began reading a book that was based on Past Life Regressions and the benefits that hypnosis can…
Cropped shot of a young woman making a heart shape on her stomach,highlighting IBS symptoms and causes
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What’s Bugging your Gut? Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Have you been told you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or “IBS?” You are not alone! Did you know 7.5 million people in Canada are affected by IBS? 50% of our patients who  come in with digestive complaints have been given this label by their medical doctor or gastroenterologist. But IBS is not really a…
green gut healing smoothie in two glasses on a stone counter with pineapple chunks as garnish
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Gut Healing Spring Smoothie

Spring is the perfect time to reset, refresh, and give your digestive system a little extra love. This gut-healing smoothie is our go-to recipe when we want to start the day light, energised, and feeling our best. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients and natural probiotics, it’s designed to soothe your gut,…
Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes with cashew icing.
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Decadent Chocolate Quinoa Cake / Cupcakes – Gluten Free

Looking for a dairy-free, gluten-free dessert? These decadent Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes are delicious, moist and nutritious! This recipe can be used to make cupcakes or cakes, and once cooled pairs beautifully with Dairy-free Cashew Vanilla Icing. Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 -60 minutes Total time:  45-60 minutes Ingredients 2 cup…
dairy free cashew vanilla icing on four chocolate cupcakes with a raspberry on top
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Dairy-Free Cashew Vanilla Icing  

Dairy-Free desserts can still be delicious! If you are unable to have dairy, cream, or any form of whey or casein protein, soaked cashews make a delightful topping to any carrot cake, loaf or cupcake recipe. For your next creation, be sure to try out this cashew vanilla icing recipe.…
top view of a bowl of nutritious metabolic balancing food including an avocado, spinach, eggs, radish, tomatoes and spiralized zucchini.
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Introducing Metabolic Balance

Metabolic Balance® strives to find what your body needs to nourish itself, we can bring your metabolism back into balance. The thing that sets Metabolic Balance® apart from all other weight loss programs is that it is personalized just for you.

Woman with shoulder length blonde hair and eyes closed sitting in bright light; relating to light therapy for SAD.
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Don’t Suffer With SAD, Natural Medicine Can Help!

As the leaves start to fall, so does our mood. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is a type of depression that is brought on by a change in the seasons. SAD begins around the same time each year. It starts in the fall as the days start getting…
Close up of Red Thai Curry recipe with shrimp in a black bowl.
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Red Thai Curry Fettuccini

Warm up your cool autumn evenings with this delicious, savoury pasta recipe. This Red Thai Curry Fettuccini whips up in about 20 minutes and uses easily accessible ingredients that you can find in almost any grocery store. Try this leftover-friendly recipe as part of your meal prep or as an…
Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Pecan Cookies on a plate.
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Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Pecan Cookies

These vegan chai pecan cookies are aromatic, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free and full of rich chai spices, soft texture and pecans. This recipe uses the Chai Spice blend from our local Kelowna Don-O-Ray Farms containing a ground blend of fennel seed, black cardoon, cloves and cinnamon. Dry Ingredients 1 ¼ cups Oat…
Bowl of Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup
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Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup

If you feel like a home-made one-pot dish in 25 minutes – this Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup is for you – you just need to prep the spice blend in advance!  This recipe is loaded with veggies & warm Thai spices to satisfy your belly on a cold winter night.…
closeup of a vegan thanksgiving loaf with cranberry glaze on a rack out of the oven
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Vegan Thanksgiving Loaf with Cranberry Glaze

Can’t find a tofurkey? This dish offers a perfect savoury-sweet contrast of tart-but-sweet cranberry glaze coupled with a hearty loaf. It fulfills every requirement of a holiday dinner main dish. A whole foods, plant-based alternative to the holiday turkey or tofurkey. Try this delicious and interesting Vegan Loaf for your…
Creamy Indian Korma Over Rice in a black enamel bowl.
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Creamy Indian Vegetable Korma

Warm up on a cold winter day with this Creamy Indian Vegetable Korma recipe. Aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk make for a healthy and satisfying vegan dish. INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and halved 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, roughly chopped…
Woman pressing on a trigger point on her back, highlighting massage therapy as a treatment for headache relief.
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Massage Therapy for Headache Relief

Massage Therapy for Headache Relief Experiencing pain, whether it’s from an injury or a repetitive posture, can be a complicated and frustrating process. Although there are similarities in the expression of pain, every individual’s encounter with pain is unique to them. Massage therapy can be applied using a variety of techniques…
Vegetarian Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans plated on a marble platter
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Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

A delicious twist on green beans and potatoes – Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans Ingredients Roasted Veg: 2 pounds Yukon gold yellow or red potatoes chopped into ½ inch cubes 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 lb green beans, chopped into 1 inch pieces Fine sea salt…
Woman with outstretched arms, facing the sun on the coast, having found chronic pain relief in neural therapy
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Neural Therapy – a Chronic Pain Solution You’ve Never Heard Of!

NEURAL THERAPY: A CHRONIC PAIN SOLUTION YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF! What if I told you that there is a very effective treatment for chronic pain that has been around since the 40’s, that can correct pain in as little as one treatment, and is taught around the world… but you…
Lentil soup topped with cilantro on a marble countertop
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Glowing Vegan Spiced Lentil Soup

Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free – all this and the best lentil soup we’ve had yet! Lentils are rich in fibre, folate and at least 7 different minerals. They are a also great source of protein in a vegan diet. We love this soup as it relies mostly on pantry staples.…

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