By Marianna Duba, M.Sc., RHN In our modern society, more and more people realize that something is wrong with our nutrition and general lifestyle. The obesity rate has reached epidemic proportions. Statistics confirm that the occurrence of chronic degenerative diseases is on steady climb. How can this happen with the continuous progress and development in […]
If you haven’t been into the River Road location lately, you may not be aware that we now host a small gift shop. February may be the shortest month and, here in KW, it may also be one of the darkest and coldest months of the year but at Sage, we want to fully embrace […]
Sage is very excited to announce that enrolment is now open for a new community endeavour that is here to totally revolutionize your relationship with and response to stress. We’ve teamed up with Dr. Heather Robinson, ND and her signature program that helps you to methodically tackle the absolute foundations of health to truly change […]
Retreat: (verb) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat. (noun) a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax Or maybe it simply means a re-introduction to the things you desire. The “treats” for which you long. A retreat day is meant to allow […]
As the temperature begins to fall, many people find themselves feeling less than their best. Fall and Winter can be a challenging time of year with cold and flu season at its peak. Regardless of whether or not you decide to vaccinate against the flu, naturopathic medicine can help you ensure that your immune system […]
A great way to enjoy a serving of fruit and get 40 mg of vitamin C. Whip up before dinner, chill in serving cups and enjoy after dinner or make and serve immediately to enjoy as a soft serve sorbet. This is a great healthy alternative to ice cream! 2 medium oranges 1/4 cup honey […]
The area of Men’s Health is a broad one, so as my practice has grown, I have seen a wide range of health concerns in clinics. However, regardless of the issue at hand, there are two recurring themes that my new male patients present to me on an almost-daily basis. They have either received a […]
IBS and the LOW FODMAP diet The low FODMAP diet refers to a diet that restricts foods that are high in fermentable sugars that can cause gastrointestinal distress. It was developed by researchers at Monash University, in Melbourne, Australia. The diet is often recommended for patients that have irritable bowel syndrome. FODMAPs stands for fermentable […]
Multivitamins can be an important part of your health and wellness plan. Even with a balanced diet, you could be missing key nutrients in your diet. This is particularly true as we get older. Our ability to absorb nutrients can decrease as we get older and choosing a high-quality multivitamin can provide the necessary vitamins […]
INGREDIENTS (4 servings): 2 cupsButternut Squash (chopped into 1 cm cubes) 1 1/2 tspsAvocado Oil 1/4 tspSea Salt (divided) 2 tbspsMaple Syrup 1/4 cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbspsApple Cider Vinegar 1/4 tspCinnamon 2 cupsLentils (cooked, from the can) 4 stalksGreen Onion (chopped) 1/4 cupDried Unsweetened Cranberries 1/4 cupParsley (chopped) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400ºF […]