After a long winter, summer time is finally here. And that means bike rides, walks, park picnics and generally basking in the Sun. There are so many benefits of being outdoors, however we have to take our sun protection seriously to enjoy the sun responsibly. The National Institute for Cancer has reported that rates of […]
Travelling, whether it be for work or pleasure, can add another layer of difficulty when it comes to nutrition. We are confronted with more things out of our control. If travelling is a regular part of your weekly or monthly routine, the choices you make in those environments will start to impact your body’s functioning. […]
By the age of 30, 1 in 4 men in Canada will have experienced some type of hair loss. This number jumps to 4 out of 5 men by the age of 70. Hair Loss is a very common problem but difficult to treat. The most common cause of hair loss is genetics. This type […]
Why I love this recipe: whole grain barley is particularly rich in nutrients that are hard to find, like molybdenum, manganese, selenium, copper, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium and B vitamins (B1 and niacin). Barley is a great source of insoluble fibre, adding bulk to stools and reducing your likelihood of constipation. Barley is also packed with […]
It is estimated that 10-30% of any given population has subclinical magnesium deficiency based on serum (blood) magnesium levels <0.80 mmol/L. Magnesium is such an amazing mineral that is available in multiple different forms and when supplemented correctly can have multiple benefits. Do you notice that your eye twitches periodically? This is a sign of magnesium insufficiency. […]
As a Naturopathic Doctor, I spend a lot of my time educating my patients around supplementation. Supplements can be single compounds or combinations of vitamins, minerals, oils, amino acids, and botanical extracts. They can be very useful to prevent illness, treat specific conditions and can be taken safely with pharmaceutical medications under supervision. Understanding when […]
These are Dr. Rahima’s favourite go to smoothie recipes. They are full of nutrients to get you through the day! Early Morning Liver Love 3-4 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, swiss chard, etc.) Juice of 1 lemon 1-2 beets 1 banana 1/2 cup of frozen berries 1 inch of ginger 1 apple 2 tbsp. hemp […]
Being in our vehicles has become a second home for many of us, whether it is commuting to work or meeting with clients/customers. Nutrition can get challenging when you have tight schedules or driving during “meal time”. What we want to avoid is a situation where we get over-hungry and lose self- control. Usually this results […]
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 […]