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Posted Tuesday, December 07, 2010

This week, we received a kind note from a patient that made us feel warm n' fuzzy:  ... FULL POST

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Protect You and Your Family during Flu Season with an Immune Booster

Posted Monday, November 15, 2010

You may have noticed lately that there’s a slight nip in the air, which signals the transition between the fall and winter seasons in Vancouver.  While we Vancouverites love the changing colours of the leaves and the prospect of hitting the slopes to ski or snowboard, we’re not excited about red eyes, runny noses or being kept awake at night by coughing.  Yes, it’s that time of year again- flu season.  ... FULL POST

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5 Do’s & 5 Don’ts for Building a Strong Immune System

Posted Thursday, November 11, 2010

Do's for a Strong Immune System   ... FULL POST

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Quick Cruciferous Stir-Fry

Posted Monday, November 08, 2010

Rich in cruciferous vegetables, this stir-fry offers significant cancer protection. Not only do the phytochemicals sulforaphane and indoles suppress tumor growth, they also inhibit cancer cell metastasis.  Turn this simple dish in to a full-sized meal by adding diced, medium-firm tofu and serving with brown basmati rice. Serves 4 to 6.  ... FULL POST

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Veggie of the Month: Broccoli

Posted Thursday, November 04, 2010

Originally cultivated in Italy, broccoli's name is derived from the Latin word brachium, which means branch or arm.  Broccoli, or broccolo in Italian, is a member of the cabbage family and is closely related to cauliflower.    ... FULL POST

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Tea of the Month: Licorice

Posted Monday, November 01, 2010

While we’re big fans of licorice tea all year long, we especially love it during flu season because it supports the adrenal glands and the immune system, which need to be in tip-top condition to ward off viruses. 

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Topic of the Month: Are Your Adrenal Glands Burned Out?

Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Do you suffer from stress, fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, inflammation or depression? If you do, you may be suffering from adrenal burnout. Learn how to feel better by recharging your adrenal gland.  ... FULL POST

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Cozy up to Fall with Warm Roasted Butternut Squash

Posted Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Autumn is at our doorstep and the signs are everywhere: the leaves are turning colours, there’s a drizzle in the air and evidence of the autumn harvest are all over the grocery stores.  ... FULL POST

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Free Yoga Classes at Lululemon Stores

Posted Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Calm your mind and energize your body with free yoga classes at Lululemon.   ... FULL POST

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From Zero to Zen in 4 Spots

Posted Friday, August 27, 2010

In today’s hectic world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. If you’re looking to sneak in a few minutes of Zen without leaving town, check out these four local spots to relax and be inspired.  ... FULL POST

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