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Tips to keep you VITAL and WARM through the winter!

with Dr. Angelina Riopel & Dr. Kathleen Regan Winter is upon us, and all that comes with it… Beautiful snowy days, winter sports, and cozy evenings by the fire but also, shorter days, dry cold air and cravings for richer comfort foods. The change of seasons is always a time to reflect and attempt to get in sync with nature and support and prepare yourself, mind and body, for the changes that are to come. Start now with these simple tips from our naturopathic experts to support you inside & out this winter. […]

By Innate Wellness|2024-06-21T03:24:57-04:00November 25th, 2014|Cold and Flu Season, Self Care|Comments Off

Cure Common Skin Conditions with Acupuncture!

by Matthew Richardson, R. Ac. Is your skin determining what you wear, what you do or how you feel? Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne and dry skin are incredibly common. The discomfort that goes with them can have a large impact on how we live and how we feel about ourselves. Many people spend a lot of time and money on creams and medicines that are partially effective and are limited to treating the symptoms – instead of the underlying condition. Skin conditions don’t start and stop with the skin! They are a reflection of our internal health. There is another solution to problem skin that addresses your internal health. But it cannot be found in your local pharmacy! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture have been effectively curing skin conditions for thousands of years. […]

By Innate Wellness|2024-06-14T03:10:15-04:00June 26th, 2014|Skin Hair & Nails, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture|Comments Off

DETOX @ HOME

By Lisa Holowaychuk, Holistic Health Coach + Life Stylist Spring is here and summer is fast approaching, and with that EVERYONE wants to find their glow, ditch the winter blues (and for many those holiday pounds that aren’t budging) and overall just feel lighter, more energized and happy. You can start doing some very simple things now, so when the temperatures start to rise you are feeling your best, inside and out. Never forget it’s the little things that you do every. single. day. Not the big things that you embark on. Feel the compassion, love and gratitude for each step along your journey as your body and self will thank you. Whip out the juicer. Aim for at least one alkalizing green juice daily (minimize fruit). If you only have a blender handy, green smoothies can be a tasty little vessel for an abundance of green veggies and superfoods (some of my favorites – maca, chia seeds, Vitamineral Greens, spirulina, camu camu, goji berries, raw cocao…) Dust off the spice rack. Turmeric, cayenne, rosemary and cumin are abundant in antioxidant compounds. It will set your metabolism on fire and will help you stay away from salt (which can give you bloating and major water retention) Get fermenting. Chop some cabbage, rub in a little salt, add a probiotic capsule and pop it in a jar for a few days. Tending to your inner garden is a vital part of a gently cleansing diet! Sauerkraut, kimchi, are incredible additions to your kitchen. Get a water alkalizer. Then bump up the hydration with at least two liters daily, with a wee pinch of sea salt added for extra minerals. I use this santevia model and absolutely [...]

By Innate Wellness|2014-04-26T12:32:25-04:00April 26th, 2014|Detoxification/Cleanse, Mind Body Medicine, Uncategorized|Comments Off

Green Detox Liver Juice Recipe

By: Lisa Holowaychuk, Holistic Health Coach + Life Stylist This recipe is amazing for the liver because of the dandelion leaves. The sour taste of a Granny Smith Apple will also help to stimulate liver function. While from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, cucumber and celery are cooling which helps to drain heat and inflammation that builds up in the liver. This juice is perfect first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. A week of this and you will feel amazing!! One huge bunch of dandelion leaves One apple One large cucumber 4-5 Stalks of celery For best results, use organic and local where possible.

By Innate Wellness|2024-07-22T08:34:47-04:00April 26th, 2014|Detoxification/Cleanse, Recipes|Comments Off

Detox Demystified Part 1

Article By: Dr. Nadia Kumentas ND Although you may be familiar with the term “detoxification” do you really know what it entails? Most people link doing a detox with weight loss and while this isn’t necessarily false, there is a lot more to consider when we want to partake in a full body detox.To start off, is doing a “detox” even necessary? The short answer is YES. In today’s world we encounter around 2.5 billion pounds of toxic chemicals (including 6 million pounds of mercury alone) each year. Did you know that the average newborn baby has 287 known toxins in his or her umbilical cord blood? You can only imagine how many toxins you have been exposed to by this point in your life if we started with that level of toxic load! Here are some, but not all, of the factors that can contribute to your total toxic load (i.e. total amount of accumulated toxins in the body): Heavy metal exposure ex. Mercury, lead, petrochemicals, residues, pesticides, and fertilizers Allergies ex. Food allergies, environmental allergies, molds Poor diet ex. Eating a standard American diet that includes processed, high fat, high sugar, high salt foods Medications ex. Remember what goes into the body has to get processed; most pharmaceuticals have a toxic load on the body Internal toxins ex. bacteria, fungus, and yeast inside our own systems and intestines as well as hormonal and metabolic toxins that we need to eliminate Mental, emotional, and spiritual toxins ex. stress, anger, loneliness, irritability, hostility, etc. all have a profound effect on our body chemistry and all of which translate into toxins in our system A little scary right? The good news is our bodies are well equipped to eliminate toxins on a [...]

By Innate Wellness|2024-07-22T08:36:12-04:00April 26th, 2014|Detoxification/Cleanse, Digestion, Nutrition, Uncategorized|Comments Off

Listen to Dr. Jon Cartile, DC on Stress, Headaches and TMJ

Do you suffer from stress, headaches, or TMJ? Chiropractic medicine can help to support and treat these conditions. Listen to Dr. Jon Cartile, DC as he explains his approach to stress, headaches, and TMJ. To listen, please follow this link: http://thehealthandwellnessshow.com/the-show/headaches-stress-tmj-jonathan-cartile-dc/ Thank you to Paul Hambleton @ The Health and Wellness Show for the interview!

By Innate Wellness|2024-06-25T03:36:58-04:00November 26th, 2013|Chiropractic Medicine, Media, Pain and Fatigue|Comments Off

Sensitive Children and Sunscreen

The Environmental Working Group has come out with it’s recommendations. Visit https://kimcallaghannd.wordpress.com/ for their evaluated list of sunscreens. Also check out https://kimcallaghannd.wordpress.com/ to read about a few more don’ts for sunscreen. Each year my older, very fair skinned and super sensitive daughter and I do a variety of patch tests on each of our forearms and check the results. This year, Badger did not give her a rash (me? – big rash) and ranked highly on the EWG’s list. Sounds great, right? Well, since she is super sensitive, she hates the feel of the sunscreen on her skin. She hates the scent (unscented) and she hates the lumps. I must say, I can’t really blame her. I also eschew sunscreen and, full disclosure, avoid it as often as I can. I wrote a couple of years ago about things I’ve tried to get the sunscreen onto her skin with no screaming (herself and myself) and in a decent amount of time. (You can read that post by scrolling down.) Well, a few of them work now that she’s 7. We have reason and understanding consequences on our side now. Still, though, while the other kid slathers on any old sunscreen without rash or squirm, the elder kid, has a hard time indeed. So, dear readers, if you have any suggestions at all, please do leave a comment. Here’s to a safe and skin-happy summer! Dr. Kim Callaghan, ND

By Innate Wellness|2024-06-11T10:03:34-04:00June 6th, 2013|Self Care|Comments Off

Announcement: Rate Changes and New Chiropractic Service

Dear Clients, Change is in the air! You may have noticed some changes at Innate Health Centre in the past few months. New owners Dr. Kathleen Regan, ND and Dr. Angelina Riopel ND have been working together on new programs and services for the clinic. Stay tuned for a newsletter and email regarding some upcoming changes! In the meantime, we will be making some adjustments to our rates this coming July, 1, 2013 for Naturopathic Appointments and Massage Therapy (see Below). In addition, we are pleased to offer Chiropractic services with Dr. Jon Cartile, DC starting June 4, 2013 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Please let us know if you have any questions, Innate Health Centre Team Naturopathic Medicine: Our rates will be remaining the same for the most part. We will be moving from a time-based fee schedule to a service-based fee schedule. We are making these adjustments to give our doctors flexibility with the timing of appointments as many assessments run over-time. Our service-based schedule is as follows: Initial Assessment (60-90min) Follow-up Assessment (30-45min) Acute Check-In Assessment (15-20min) Our fees per service will be as follows: Initial Appointment: $200 Follow-up Visit: $110 Check-in: $55 Massage therapy: Our massage therapy rates will be adjusted as follows: 30 minute appointment: $50 45 minute appointment: $70 60 minute appointment: $85 75 minute appointment: $105 90 minute appointment: $125 Chiropractic Rates: We are pleased to be introducing Chiropractic services with Dr. Jon Cartile, DC starting June 4, 2013. Dr. Cartile will be in practice Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during regular business hours. Please call ahead to book to ensure an appointment. Drop-ins are welcome. Our Chiropractic Rates will be as follows: Initial Assessment (30 minutes): [...]

By Innate Wellness|2024-06-12T02:56:59-04:00May 23rd, 2013|Uncategorized|Comments Off

The Power of Relaxation

Do you feel like you’re constantly fighting food and your weight? Or feel stressed from what you should be eating or doing to achieve your weight goal? Next up in our free monthly lecture series, our Holistic Health Coach chats about the power of relaxation and your metabolism. Come on out and learn more! It's free! Check out our website, www.innatehealthcentre.com, for more information.

By Innate Wellness|2024-09-26T07:24:53-04:00February 19th, 2013|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Need More Sleep??

Elizabeth K. Dawson, Holistic Health Coach at Innate Wellness: Sleep can have an enormous, and sometimes surprising, influence on your mental, emotional, and physical health. Do you recognize any of these signs below from your life? IN THE NEWS: Two recent Huffington Post articles highlight how diet affects sleep patterns and the reverse – how sleep patterns affect diet. ….Yes, there is a bit of ‘what comes first, the chicken or the egg‘? Whatever it is, we do know for certain that food/health choices affect sleep, and sleep affects food/health choices. …and this is why I always look at rest, relaxation, and sleep with health coaching clients… it’s SO important. Check out these surprising signs from Huffington Post: Surprising Signs You Need More Sleep from the Huffington Post 1. You’re Ravenous If you find yourself hungry all day (and not because you skipped breakfast or have recently amped up your gym routine) it might be because you’ve been skimping on sleep. Research presented at the 2010 meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior linked little shuteye with higher levels of the hormone ghrelin, the same one that triggers hunger, HuffPost reported. This uptick in the hunger hormone seems to lead to not only increased snacking, but also a hankering for high-carb, high-calorie foods, according to a 2004 study, which may help explain why people who don’t get enough sleep are at a greater risk of obesity. 2. You’re Weepy Ever find yourself tearing up over an embarrassing TV commercial? While women might be quick to blame PMS, it could be a lack of sleep sending your emotions into overdrive. A 2007 study found that sleep-deprived brains were 60 percent more reactive to negative and disturbing images, USA Today reported. “It’s almost as [...]

By Innate Wellness|2024-09-26T07:25:43-04:00February 13th, 2013|Mind Body Medicine, Self Care, Uncategorized|Comments Off

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