weight loss

Looking up at a row of tall stocks of bitter hops plants.

On February 3, 2025

Weight-Loss Benefits from a Natural Herb – Bitter Hops: Multiple Human Studies Show Significant Results

It is a well-known fact – weight loss resistance and climbing pounds on the scale are a world-wide, but primarily, first world problem. The incidence of adult obesity has doubled in the past 25 years in North America. As of 2022, 1 in every 8 adults is classified as obese.…

top view of a bowl of nutritious metabolic balancing food including an avocado, spinach, eggs, radish, tomatoes and spiralized zucchini.

On November 15, 2021

, In Body

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.

On January 28, 2021

, In Recipes

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 the Crispy Panko Tofu Salad on Baby Spinach with Glory Bowl Dressing

On July 10, 2019

, In Recipes

Crispy Panko Tofu on Baby Spinach with Glory Bowl Dressing

Our farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh leafy greens this time of year and the spinach is as crisp and tasty as ever. If you don’t own a copy of the Whitewater Recipe books (they have a few), then you are in for a treat! This is a fresh, vegan-friendly…

Closeup of an arugula salad with mango and avocado

On May 28, 2019

, In Recipes

Arugula Salad: Mango, Macadamia and Avocado

Arugula is one of our favourite greens for a fresh appetite-stimulating salad. It’s now in season and available everywhere. If you find that Arugula is too bitter for you to enjoy (as it can be later in the summer months), don’t throw it out! A simple squeeze of lemon and…

On May 13, 2019

, In Recipes

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms – Keto Friendly

Now that the weather is beautiful and we are socializing a bit more, these are a delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer. These hearty stuffed mushrooms are loaded with cream cheese, spinach, and sausage. A quick tip on washing mushrooms – you don’t! Rather, take a wet paper towel or a wet cloth…

Ingredients on a cutting board with a Raw Cacao Hemp Seed Smoothie

On April 3, 2019

, In Recipes

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 person feeling great after experiencing the health benefits of the ketogenic diet such as weight loss

On December 12, 2018

, In Body

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…

Woman in robe and towel on head in sauna relaxing with her eyes closed

On March 13, 2018

, In Body

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…

Sincerely appreciative of such a kind, professional experience.

Elizabeth Parker

I’m so impressed with this doctor!! I now have a feeling of hope of losing some menopausal weight and just feeling all over better.

LizzyMay

I really liked Dr. Emina’s care. Very kind, professional, charismatic and open to listening to the patient. I am optimistic about the possibility of improving my quality of life and I also feel reinvigorated! Congratulations to her, congratulations on the comfort of the clinic!