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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 and toothpaste to air fresheners and dishwashing detergent, the list of products can easily become surprisingly long. The ingredients in these products are designed to…
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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 to fit it all in. The easy and powerful process of the Yes Breath may be your ticket to a more calming and relaxed festive season. It…
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By Julie Ennis PhD and Ellen McDonell ND Conference Recap: 2016 INCAM Research Symposium – Expanding Person-Centred Care through Integrative Health Research The Canadian Interdisciplinary Network for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research (INCAM) aims to promote excellence in research in the complementary and integrative health care field. Every two years, INCAM members gather at a…
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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 appointments and a feeling that something just isn’t right. Still, there can be no preparation for hearing that you have cancer. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels In the days and weeks…
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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 group of oncology practitioners including researchers, oncologists, surgeons, naturopathic doctors, dieticians, nurses and patient advocates to discuss current research, and advances in integrative cancer care.…
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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 cancer. Photo by Anda Ambrosini on Unsplash Lycopene, a flavonoid antioxidant, is the unique phytochemical present in the tomatoes. Red varieties are especially…
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By Kylie Delfino, RHN Discover 3 compelling reasons as to why you should add asparagus into your summer regime! Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis on Unsplash Asparagus is loaded with nutrients: it is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that…
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By Ellen McDonell, ND and Julie Ennis, PhD. Don’t I need more carbs? Do I need sports drinks or electrolyte replacement? What about beet root juice, and coffee… I heard those improve athletic performance? Photo by Geronimo Giqueaux on Unsplash We hate to break it to you, but for most people nutrition doesn’t need to change to compensate…
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By Dr. Julie Ennis, PhD., OICC Research Fellow Observational research suggest that there is a link between low vitamin D status (based on blood levels of 25(OH)D) and the risk of developing cancer (1) and poorer outcomes in those living with cancer (2). It is not yet certain whether supplementation to achieve optimal blood levels…
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By Ellen McDonell, ND and Julie Ennis, PhD. Tips for making exercise happen! “I just don’t have the time or energy to exercise…” This phrase is familiar to most health care providers who discuss exercise with their patients. This is not a bad excuse, particularly in the oncology setting where an estimated 20-50% of patients experience…
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