I am a holistic health practitioner but what does that really mean?  Holistic is twofold, firstly, it means taking the entire body into consideration and not seeing each system as independent from each other, as is often done in allopathic medicine.  For example, if...

Sun & Sunscreen:What you Need to Know to Keep Healthy in the Sun this SummerSunscreen to wear or not to wear? I have a confession to make: I am terrible at putting on sunscreen.  I know I am a health promotion expert and I am aware of the sun’s harmful effects on...

Vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl Servings: 1-100Prep Time: 15 minCook Time: 35 minGood For: Lunch & DinnerAbout This Recipe   By: Michelle Savard Buddha bowls are a great all-in-one vegan meal containing protein from legumes, whole grains (rice, quinoa, millet...)...

Food & Mood:How Food can Help you Feel HappyThe gut-brain relationship is now well known and documented.  We know that 90% of our happy neurotransmitter, serotonin, is not made in the brain but in the gut.  Research now confirms what many of us already knew: food...

The best way to have an idea of your gut health is to look at your stool.  Although unappealing as it may sound, we all do it so let's get over the stigma of talking about it!  Many different stool analysis tests exist to get a thorough look at what is going on but...

The gut microbiome is a critical factor not only to your intestinal health but also for your immune system, brain health, metabolism, healthy weight, heart health and so much more.  The good news is that although the study of the microbiome is relatively new, we...

All disease begins in the gut. – Hippocrates In fact today we are seeing that imbalances in the gut can lead to a wide range of health and wellness issues.   What is the Gut Anyways? The gut is comprised of the microbiome, an ecosystem comprised of your intestinal...

Creamy Kid-Friendly Pumpkin SoupThis recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients: pumpkin, coconut oil and tumeric.  Tumeric is one of my all-time favorite spices as it is great at reducing inflammation and boosting mood. Servings: 6 servingsPrep Time: 15 minCook...

Tangy Asian SaladThis recipe's main ingredient is red cabbage, a vegetable rich in polyphenols, a plant compound that it extremely healthy for your gut, cardiovascular health and metabolic health.Servings: 6 peoplePrep Time: 15 minCook Time: 0 minGood For: Lunch &...

Test To Help You Obtain Optimal HealthIntolerance, food sensitivity or food allergy?Optimizing Your Diet To Work For YouWe’ve all heard of food intolerances but for many it still isn’t clear what they are and how they negatively impact our health.  Food allergies are...

Eating healthy does not have to be complicated or expensive.  In Turin, the best and cheapest way to get good quality produce is go to the markets or order directly from local farms.  My favourite markets here are the local produce markets and organic markets. ...

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle  A new year is a great chance to start over fresh and embark on our path of change and transformation.  Whether we have chosen to quit smoking, eat vegetables at every meal or...

Show me an adult who hasn’t suffered from stress this year.  I don’t think there is one. When under stress our common sense often goes out the window and we fall back into bad habits more easily.  Here are a few reminders of simple actions to take to gain your cool...

Many of us have this strange relationship with happiness where we see it as something we earn once we have worked sufficiently or once we have attained something desired.  This is a warped way of seeing happiness as it gives our power away completely to external...

As the weather gets cooler, one way to help our bodies adapt is to provide it food that will keep it warm and in balance with the cold.

5 Easy Ways to Protect Yourself from COVID-19 by Boosting Your Immune System Many of us are anxious  about the COVID-19 pandemic but other than taking the well publicized precautionary measures such as hygiene, social distancing and isolation there are other...