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Have you ever taken a careful look at the list of ingredients on your shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, lip balm, or make-up? I don't know about you, but I'm a bit nervous about putting anything on my skin or near my mouth that has a long list of ingredients that I don't recognize. Do you know that whatever you put on your skin or near your mouth has a real chance of getting absorbed into your blood stream? Considering that some of the chemicals used in commercial personal care products are highly toxic and can cause cancer, this is an extremely important issue to consider. Read more

We recently had a guest visit our clinic with chronic eczema. Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a condition of itchy and dry skin that can progress to a rash, sometimes cracking and bleeding. This particular guest had a severe rash with painful cracks on the palms of her hand, as well as on the soft, inside part of her elbows. Read more

Throughout the history of the world, many cultures have used fish and fish broths to nourish their people. In the Chinese and Korean cultures, fish and fish broths have traditionally been used to properly nourish pregnant women and to promote a healthy supply of breast milk.

During his travels, renowned nutritionist and dentist, Dr. Weston A. Price found that populations that regularly consumed fish had thicker bones and better skeletal structure than those that consumed mainly red meat or mainly vegetables. Read more

Ingredients:

1-2 tomatoes
Small bunch of basil
Juice of one slice of lemon
Spring or filtered water
Sea salt, to taste (optional)

Directions:

Blend all ingredients. Try this dressing with your favourite whole grains like brown rice and quinoa, as well as on your vegetable salads and steamed vegetable dishes. Read more

Ingredients: 

2 small bananas
1 tablespoon of organic, all-natural peanut butter
1 cup of almond milk or spring water

Directions:

Blend all ingredients and enjoy. Read more

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons miso or den jang
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon raw or unpasteurized honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 2 small cloves garlic

Directions:

Place all ingredients except olive oil in a blender. Blend ingredients for 10-15 seconds or until homogenized. Read more

Vegetable juices are power packed with vitamins, minerals, and numerous phytochemicals that help cleanse your blood and prevent disease. If you don't already have a juicer, I highly recommend a champion juicer. We've used one for years without any problems. Read more

A favorite staple in the Korean diet is a soup called den jang gook. For those of you who aren’t familiar with den jang gook, it is Korea’s version of miso soup, made out of fermented soy beans. During their first year or two of marriage, Korean women like to joke about their husbands' gas from indigestion smelling like den jang gook. In other words, they are crazy in love. Read more

This ultra simple recipe is a delicious way for you and your family to enjoy all of the health benefits of broccoli. Even kids love oven-roasted broccoli.

Ingredients:

1 head of broccoli, washed and cut into florets
2 teaspoons of olive oil
Juice of one lemon
Sea salt and pepper, to taste Read more

Many of us have come to believe that eating healthier means eating lots of fruits and vegetables. While fruits and vegetables are much better for you than refined foods like cookies and chips, my experiences and research have led me to believe that too much fruit can be harmful to your health. Read more