Our Health & Wellness Blog

How to Stop Worrying With Mindfulness

By The Centre for Health Innovation / January 27, 2017 /

By Moira Hutchison, Certified Mindfulness Coach Many studies have been reaching the same conclusion… When it comes to using meditation to manage anxiety- Mindfulness can help you to stop worrying. A…

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Gourmet Crock-pot Comfort Food: Pumpkin, Pine Nut and Sage Risotto.

By The Centre for Health Innovation / January 16, 2017 /

Recipe by Kylie Delfino, RHN. Cold weather and shorter days bring out our desire for comfort foods. Here is a healthy slow cooker option, that will be steaming hot when…

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5 Techniques to Stay in the Present Moment

By The Centre for Health Innovation / January 13, 2017 /

By Moira Hutchison, Certified Mindfulness Coach I’m sure you have heard about the power of  staying in the present moment, however there are many who do not understand what this…

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A Closer Look at Ingredients in Personal Care and Household Products: Harnessing the Power of Computer Technology

By The Centre for Health Innovation / January 12, 2017 /

By Julie Ennis PhD, OICC Research Fellow Take a moment and think about your morning routine and the number of household and personal care products that you use. From shampoo…

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Finding Balance During the Holidays: The Power of the Yes Breath

By The Centre for Health Innovation / December 23, 2016 /

By Rabia Wilcox, Conscious Living Coach During the holidays you may feel stressed and overwhelmed as if everything is speeding up with not enough time to get things done or…

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2016 INCAM Research Symposium

By The Centre for Health Innovation / December 20, 2016 /

By Julie Ennis PhD and Ellen McDonell ND Conference Recap: 2016 INCAM Research Symposium – Expanding Person-Centred Care through IntegrativeHealth Research The Canadian Interdisciplinary Network for Complementary and Alternative Medicine…

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Massage therapy and cancer: at the time of diagnosis

By The Centre for Health Innovation / November 18, 2016 /

By Janet Penny, RMT A diagnosis of cancer can stop you in your tracks. There is usually a lead-up to the diagnosis – tests, rounds of medical appointmentsand a feeling…

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SIO’s International Conference: Advancing the Global Impact of Integrative Oncology

By The Centre for Health Innovation / November 18, 2016 /

By Ellen Conte ND and Julie Ennis PhD The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) annual conference was held in Miami, Florida in early November. The conference brings together a multidisciplinary…

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Watermelon & Peach Tomato Salsa

By The Centre for Health Innovation / August 12, 2016 /

By Kylie Delfino, RHN Discover nutritional benefits of tomatoes! The antioxidants present in tomatoes are found to be protective against cancer development including colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic…

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Refreshing Asparagus and Apple Smoothie

By The Centre for Health Innovation / July 15, 2016 /

By Kylie Delfino, RHN Discover 3 compelling reasons as to why you should add asparagus into your summer regime! Asparagus is loaded with nutrients: it is a very good source…

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