Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

The core pillars for a healthier life may differ between health experts, but most would agree nutrition, exercise, water and sleep are linked to longevity. There is also a nerve in the body receiving … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

My first introduction to the benefits of this everyday spice as a tea came from an elderly francophone gentleman who introduced it as feuilles de Laurier. It sounded intriguing and exotic, then I realized what it was … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear readers,

This week’s question comes from Brianna in Innisfil. Brianna wrote in feeling sluggish. She knows she needs to change her diet, but doesn’t have the energy to make big changes. She wants to … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

Left with an abundance of fresh horseradish from my garden last fall, I decided December would be the ideal time to make fire cider – an herbal oxymel (acid and honey) remedy that makes a superstar addition … [More...]

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

P is for prebiotic and pickle. Prebiotics are a unique fiber present in plants, mostly vegetables. Ogliofructose and inulin are the names given to this invaluable prebiotic vegetable fiber. As a rule, Canadians are … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Readers,

This week’s question comes from Tanya from Newmarket. Tanya struggles with recurring migraines and wants to know if there is a holistic remedy to help. The good news is there are actually several … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Readers,

Today I’m going to share the top six herbs I use to help address problems in the kidneys and urinary tract. Herbal medicine shines in this area, and should not be overlooked for … [More...]

By Mercedes Kay Gold, CNP, CPT

Hello local produce love! Luckily a Swiss botanist identified a gorgeous leafy green and brought us stupendous Swiss chard. Are you serving strawberry spinach, silverbeet or roman kale? All these novelty names refer to … [More...]

By Nonie DeLong, ROHP, CNP

Dear Readers,

This week’s column covers the ninth of the top 10 nutrition questions I get asked.

In July we explored how to beat a sugar addiction. Today, we’re going to look at the best … [More...]

By Joanne Stevens

  “I wouldn’t feed this stuff to a dying animal, let alone a dying human being. If you agree, let the hospital management know. Or snipe at them via social media until they begin to pay attention. I … [More...]