Why We’ve Got Barbeque Season All Wrong Here In Canada
When I think of summer images of beaches, grilling meats and hanging out spring to mind. Unfortunately here in North America summer is probably the worst time of year to eat barbeque steak and hamburgers. Why? It’s already hot, especially this year in BC where we had an epic summer and quite possibly the worst […]
Turkey Congee Best Use of Leftovers
Turkey Congee Recipe 1 cup uncooked polished white rice Turkey bones – preferably drumsticks, carcass – scape the bottom of roasting pan and add the turkey drippings or gravy too 3 large slivers of raw ginger 8 cups water – add as congee thickens Salt & Pepper to taste Steps to Prepare: wash rice, drain and […]
Loneliness Increases Our Odds of Dying by 45%
I have long recognized the importance of community, connection and fun. I have only to look at my aging family members for confirmation. Part of the “snowbird pack,” they each fly someplace warm to escape their icy cold Ontario winters. But escaping to these southern destinations is only secondary to the real reason they winter […]
Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
This time of year I turn to soups for comfort, a quick meal and to boost my energy. Like a lot of women, I tend towards low iron levels. Using short ribs and soup bones for broth, I create my own soups from scratch. One of my absolute favourite soups growing up was my Grandma […]
Staying In Balance This Holiday Season
Staying in balance this holiday season can be a problem for the healthiest people. Workouts get skipped to attend after work parties. Pounds are gained due to chocolates and party platters left in the staffroom. Alcohol consumption increases with every invite that pours in. Digestion, sleep and physical wellbeing can all take a turn for […]
Soups On
It’s Time to Warm Up Your Spleen If you’re feeling colder and are bundling up, you may want to also take a look at the type of food your eating and drinking. As we embrace autumn, you may want to pull out the crock pot and move away from raw foods like smoothies, salads and […]
New Location
I am thrilled to announce that I will be practising at Qi Integrative Health located at 1764 West 7th Ave. starting Monday March 27, 2017. This incredible facility offers everything from massage, chiropractic, natural path, and of course, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. My clinic hours are Mondays, Thursdays and all day Saturday. You can book directly […]
