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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

Signs You Need More Sleep

Sleep is vital for maintaining mental, emotional, and physical health. Recognizing the signs you need more sleep can help you address underlying health concerns and improve your overall well-being. Are you feeling constantly tired, unfocused, or emotionally overwhelmed? These could be clear indicators that you’re not getting enough sleep.Sleep deprivation affects everything from cognitive function and mood to immune response and energy levels. It’s not just about feeling tired—it’s about how lack of sleep impacts your daily life and long-term health. Poor sleep habits can lead to difficulties concentrating, weakened immunity, and even increased risks of chronic conditions.Understanding why sleep is important for overall health and how to recognize the signs of insufficient rest is the first step to achieving better sleep. Let’s explore the key indicators and actionable steps you can take to reset your sleep cycle and restore balance to 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 the Huffington Post:Surprising Signs You Need More Sleepfrom the Huffington Post1. You’re RavenousIf 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 Behaviour linked little shuteye with higher levels of the [...]

By Innate Wellness|2025-02-11T03:45:25-05:00February 13th, 2013|Mind Body Medicine, Self Care, Uncategorized|Comments Off

Innate on E! Live with Leah – Curb Your Sugar Addiction

Check out Innate's very own Andrea Sarjeant, Holistic Nutritionist, as she talks with E! Live host Leah Miller. Click on the link to watch Andrea and get some helpful tips for curbing your sugar addiction. E! Live with Leah - featuring Andrea Sarjeant For more information or to contact Andrea, click here Be sure to check out Andrea's upcoming Winter Cleanse information session Thursday, Feb. 7th at 6:30pm at Innate Health Centre.

By Innate Wellness|2024-06-25T04:35:02-04:00February 5th, 2013|Upcoming Events at Innate|Comments Off

New Year, Meet the Winter Cleanse
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New Year, Meet the Winter Cleanse

Upcoming Events at Innate

New Year, Meet the Winter Cleanse

Curious? Join us at a free info session on Thursday, February 7 at 630pm. Register here. With Andrea Sarjeant, CNP, NNCP, Holistic Nutritionist Happy New Year, Innate clients! Read on to learn why you may benefit from a winter cleanse, and get a recipe for a delicious cleanse-friendly snack. The new year is a time where we typically desire change; we set our intentions for the year ahead, make resolutions, with our health at top-of-mind. It’s the time that we desire to be healthier, and maybe drop a few of those holiday pounds. While the new year isn’t typically a time to embark on a serious detoxification regime, it can be a great time to give your body a two-week “vacation.” What kind of vacation, you ask? A vacation from some of the typical foods that can cause disruptions to the digestive process! This will give your body the opportunity to repair itself and cleanse itself of what it no longer needs. Why start a cleanse? Personally I find that cleansing is the perfect way to balance the body in the new year. No diets, no drastic measures; just a nice and relaxed two week vacation for your body to let go of toxins and set you up for the year ahead. How to tell if you would benefit from a cleanse: If you experience common toxicity symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, cravings, digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, acid reflux, gas or nausea, aches and pains, excess mucous, allergies, skin problems, female cycle disturbances such as PMS, painful periods, irregular periods or menopausal symptoms, circles under your eyes, or sensitivity to fragrances and chemicals, a cleanse is probably right for you. Benefits of [...]

By Innate Wellness|2024-06-25T03:55:04-04:00January 24th, 2013|Upcoming Events at Innate|Comments Off

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