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Blossoms in April, highlighting that April is counselling awareness month
, In Mind

April is Counselling Awareness Month

Spring has arrived! How fitting that a month of flowers blooming, sun re-emerging and birds singing, is the same month celebrating a profession that encourages growth and renewal. The American Counselling Association has appropriately named the month of April Counselling Awareness Month to celebrate this profession and bring awareness to…
Ingredients on a cutting board with a Raw Cacao Hemp Seed Smoothie
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Raw Cacao Hemp Seed Smoothie

This smoothie makes a great nutritious dessert or a sweet afternoon energizing drink. It is nut-free and high in plant-based protein. Additionally, hemp and chia seeds are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Raw cacao is very high in antioxidants, even more than regular cocoa powder. The pear can be…
A couple holding hands as they lean on each other during a crisis
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5 Tips For Surviving A Crisis

Crises affect our ability to manage. We all have times in our life when we experience distress. Events, often out of our control, can cause us minor emotional discomfort, or immense pain and suffering. Crises can come unexpectedly and often cannot be fixed in the moment. Or, if they are…
Versatile Everyday Salad Dressing Served Over an Arugula Salad
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Versatile Everyday Salad Dressing

Spice up your salads with a new twist. This salad dressing packs an extra punch of garlic for heart health and livens up your taste buds. Make ahead of time and pair with some fresh spinach, arugula or spring greens, a handful of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries.…
Gluten-Free Vegan Zucchini Apple Bread sliced on cutting board
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Vegan Zucchini Apple Bread, gluten-free

This vegan zucchini bread can easily be made into muffins that are moist, delicious and healthy! This is a gluten-free version, but you may also use regular flour if you wish. You can also freeze the second loaf for future use. This is a great breakfast loaf with butter and…
A person feeling great after experiencing the health benefits of the ketogenic diet such as weight loss
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The Ketogenic Diet, Insulin & Weight Loss

Have you tried the ketogenic diet yet? It’s been the latest trend in the last few years. But more importantly, it’s helped a lot of our patients (in the 40+ years category) to lose stubborn weight, reduce or remove medications, and feel great again! We decided to dive into the…
allergy-free energy balls – mind body soul kelowna
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Allergy-Friendly Energy Balls

As more children and adults develop allergies, it can be a bit tricky to pack healthy accommodating snacks for school and work. This energy ball recipe skips on the nuts and uses black beans as the main protein base. Black beans are not only rich in protein but also in…
woman in sunlight; highlighting the risks of vitamin d deficiency
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Vitamin D Associated with Lower Breast Cancer Risk

A recent study revealed that women with higher levels of serum vitamin D have significantly lower breast cancer risk.1 Vitamin D is technically not a vitamin. Rather, it’s a hormone that synthesizes in the skin and converts to its active form in the liver. Vitamin D has amazing health benefits,…
, In Mind

Book Review: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be & Embrace Who You Are Book by Brené Brown New York Times best-selling author and professor of Social Work at the University of Houston, Brené Brown, has written a powerful and inspiring book. It explores how we…
spoon and bowl of Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
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Recipe: Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

The weather has taken a turn for the cold. This roasted tomato soup will satisfy your taste buds and delight your insides. If you think that forgoing animal products means you’ll never get to have a cream-based soup, think again! This soup is rich and creamy thanks to the coconut…
young girl with hand on moms pregnant belly; highlighting fertility over forty
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Fertility Over Forty

Infertility on the rise Infertility is increasing in every age group. About 15% of couples have difficulty conceiving. That means 1 in every 8 couples. That is the same statistic for breast cancer occurrence. But we acknowledge and talk about breast cancer openly, while fertility struggles remain quiet. Fertility doesn’t…
Two jars of overnight chocolate chia seed pudding topped with bananas, apples, and nuts
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Recipe: Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Simple, six ingredient chocolate chia seed pudding that’s naturally sweetened and so thick and creamy. It’s loaded with nutrients and perfect for breakfast, a snack or dessert! Author: Minimalist Baker Recipe type: Dessert, breakfast Cuisine: Vegan, gluten-free Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins (not including chilling) Serves: 4…
fresh stacked veggies closeup at a market; highlighting treating adhd naturally
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Can I Have Your Attention, Please? Treating ADHD Naturally

By Dr. Anita Bratt ND Imbalances & supplementing with nutrients It is very difficult for children to learn when they struggle to sit still or pay attention. By taking a whole-body approach to treating ADHD, symptoms can improve. Nutrition is a good place to start to ensure adequate intake of…
A depress senior woman with wood background; highlighting depression as a symptom of menopause
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Menopause? Don’t sweat it.

If you have tried herbs, diet changes or hormone replacement therapy, but still experience the discomfort of menopause, consider a functional hormone test.

Mind Body Soul Sauna with chair and towels folded
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Caring for Yourself

By Larcy Dunford MC LPC BCACC According to Kristin Neff Ph.D. from the University of Texas in Austin, developing the habit of self-compassion involves taking more personal responsibility for your health and well-being. So what is self-compassion? And what are the obstacles for people in this perspective and practice? According…
Woman in robe and towel on head in sauna relaxing with her eyes closed
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Introducing Our Infrared Sauna!

There is a new Hot Box in town! Come warm up from the cold Kelowna winter with our new Infrared Sauna in our new Integrative Clinic. Sauna Therapy has been used for centuries for joint pain, heart health and asthma. The appeal of using saunas, in general, is that they…

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