Functional Nutritionist, Barb Beavis discusses the importance of a healthy lunch to help your child have the best learning experience this back to school season.

Welcoming a newborn into the world is a miraculous journey, filled with joy, wonder, and boundless love. However, amidst the whirlwind of caring for a new baby, it's easy for new mothers to overlook their own nutritional needs. Yet, postpartum nutrition is paramount for recovery, energy levels, and overall well-being. Let's explore why nutrition is crucial in postpartum care, along with some quick tips to help new mothers stay well-nourished during this transformative time.

Other things that help you relax will also help you extend your rest and digest stage. Reading a book if you love to read. Taking a bath with your favourite scented bubbles, if that’s your thing. Playing a musical instrument. Painting. You get the idea. If you’re feeling like you’re under constant stress, try to build some time into your day for the things that help you relax - it does more good for your health than you can imagine.

Before menopause, there is perimenopause. If you’re not familiar with it, or only vaguely familiar with it, there’s a reason for that. It’s simply not talked about enough, which means many women are either taken by surprise or simply never learn the root cause of perimenopausal symptoms.

Summertime and the living is easy! Many of us take full advantage of the warm weather to change up our routine, get out to see friends more, hit the road and hit the beach, and hopefully get a little more activity in.

I believe in something that might sound radical: we can heal our bodies with the food we choose to eat. We can relieve chronic pain and inflammation by making the right food choices for our bodies.

You are a better communicator than you realize! Did you know that your brain is in constant communication with – of all things – your gut? That’s why an uncomfortable conversation can induce butterflies or loose bowel movements and why you might not feel like your usual perky self when your stomach is off.

During times of stress, the “fight or flight” (sympathetic) nervous system becomes more active to help us deal with our stress. This part of our nervous system is not meant to be turned on for a long period of time. Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht, ND provides insight on three common plants that are used to support the nervous system in naturopathic medicine.

Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht, ND shares how her patients inspire her to be their health advocate, and to continue bringing awareness to women’s health. She is inspired to keep learning, keep supporting, and find the root cause. Being able to guide you on your health and healing journey has been the most rewarding experience.

Dr. Madolyn Linka shares about the healing nature of the world’s “Blue Zones”, which describes five distinct areas of the globe that have the largest population of centenarians, individuals of 100 years or older. Dr. Linka had the opportunity to visit one of these Blue Zones and she shares her healing experience and what will be forever imprinted in her life.

In a previous article, Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht, ND discussed what you should look for when choosing a prenatal vitamin. The next question many women ask Dr. Liebrecht, ND is what else they could be taking during their pregnancy. In this blog post, Dr. Liebrecht shares her 3 nutritional recommendations to support baby’s development as well as support the mama to be.

Physiotherapist Lindsey Tasker Cole speak on the pressure of New Years resolutions and how to achieve success for the goals you set this year. “The most common resolutions are losing weight, getting into shape, eating healthy, or some combo of all three. And often we aim at making such extreme changes, that it is no wonder we fall short, feel disappointment and can end up even further from our goal”.

If your mind and body are craving these above foods, it’s a good sign it needs support. Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht, Naturopath talks about eating healthy this holiday season.