Eliminating Toxins

June 2, 2014 In Eliminating Toxins, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Rich Ralph

Are Allergies Forever?

Most of the clients who come to see me are amazed when I tell them that I believe anyone can overcome their allergies. The biggest mistake you can make which will keep you suffering from allergies is to assume that you have to live with uncomfortable symptoms forever. Most people are told that “allergies run in the family,” or that they “just have to live with it”. But what we aren’t told is that given the right circumstances and environment, the body can re-establish homeostasis, therefore alleviating all suffering indefinitely! People who assume or accept the belief that they must suffer...

May 30, 2014 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Eliminating Toxins, Fitness, Food, Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, Weight Loss By Vancouver Health Coach

Healthy Glow Hemp Protein Smoothie

Hemp could win an academy award for being an excellent source of plant based protein. This quality alone has made hemp protein a desirable addition to vegan and raw food diets but you certainly don't have to follow a specific diet to enjoy the benefits of this plant powerhouse! In addition to protein and fiber (which are needed for good digestion and blood sugar balance) hemp provides both omega 6 and omega 3 essential fatty acids which are needed for a healthy heart and nervous system, glowing skin, happy hormones, weight loss and much more. Your body cannot produce these fats...

January 29, 2014 In Eliminating Toxins, Green & Healthy Living, News By Vancouver Health Coach

How safe is your deodorant?

Even if you don't have bad body odor, chances are that you’re applying an underarm deodorant in an attempt to leave you fresh and approachable. It is interesting how many of us actually take the time to review the ingredients in our deodorant, or even know if it is safe? Take a moment to search the internet and you will find a variety of organizations that are claiming that deodorants are the cause behind breast cancer. Now let’s take a closer look at some of the concerns surrounding the use of deodorants. Some research groups are suggesting that deodorants containing harmful substances...

August 12, 2013 In Eliminating Toxins, Food and Recipes, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Which Hormone Is the Culprit for Fat Distribution?

Contrary to popular belief, hormones play a greater role in weight control than calories do. If you are trying to lose weight, it would make sense to focus your efforts on controlling the hormone responsible for your excess weight. Most people that decide they want to lose weight try the "eat less, exercise more" approach, and a few people get results. Many others just feel hungry and tired, not to mention frustrated. Eating less calories than one burns might work for some, but if the diet is not sufficient in protein, vitamins and minerals, the body will reallocate its resources eating up...

June 14, 2013 In Eliminating Toxins, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight, Uncategorized By Vancouver Health Coach

How Healthy is Your Liver? Gallbladder and Liver Flush by Andreas Moritz

In April of this year, I spent the month in Costa Rica at the Blue Sprit Resort, the first week was comprised of attending a yoga retreat that YYoga organizes at this resort annually and the remaining three weeks were spent working and relaxing at a home we rented on the Blue Spirit property. It was a magical month but what I am most grateful for is learning about The Amazing Gallbladder and Liver Flush by Andreas Moritz. How I learned about the flush: During the week of the yoga retreat, I went for a Chi Nei Tsang Therapy massage with Pascal, one of...

February 1, 2013 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Eliminating Toxins, Food, Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Vegan Noodle Soup for Cold and Flu Season

I love this soup for cold and flu season because it’s simple to make and packed full of immune supportive veggies and spices! I'll give you a quick lowdown before the recipe. Leafy green vegetables such as kale and swiss chard, along with broccoli and celery have a high amount of vitamin C, Mama Nature’s version of antibiotics. Vitamin A assists the liver with flushing toxins from the body to be safely eliminated and a healthy dose can be found in carrots. When you have a cold or flu, inflammation is part of your body’s immune response to fight off bacteria. (This is...

December 14, 2012 In Editor's Picks: Must Haves for Staying Healthy, Eliminating Toxins, Green & Healthy Living, Holistic Health, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Dandruff: The Real Root Cause

Dandruff is a hyper-proliferative affliction of the skin of the scalp, meaning that for some reason the skin has a rapid rate of turnover and flakes off in excessive amounts. Although emboldened with it's own scientific name, Pityriasis Simplex Capillitii (complete with no less than eleven syllables and a double 'ii' thrown in for good measure), the term 'dandruff' is really more of a wastebasket diagnosis, meaning that any number of factors can cause it. But even if they don't fess up directly, those dandruff shampoo manufacturers are betting that it's caused by a fungal infection. Just go take a look...

December 5, 2011 In Eliminating Toxins, Food, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

The Wheat Belly: Diabetes and accelerated aging

I recently read an excerpt called “Wheat Belly” from the book “Wheat: The Unhealthy Whole Grain”, written by Dr William Davis, MD.  What I read in this book touched upon a new concept for me in relation to healthy eating for Type 2 Diabetics. Dr Davis explains how our current supply of genetically modified (GMO) wheat that is prolific within the North American diet actually acts differently within our body than the wheat that our ancestors ate.  While we tout eating whole grains rather than refined grains and starchy foods (potatoes, pasta, white rice, bleached white flour, etc), Dr Davis explains...

October 12, 2009 In Eliminating Toxins, Emotional Health, Green & Healthy Living, News By Vancouver Health Coach

Drinking in Moderation

According to the drinking guidelines published by Health Canada, moderate drinking for men is defined as: no more than three drinks on any one occasion with no more than three occasions on any given week or no more than two drinks on a maximum of five occasions per week (stated another way, a maximum of 3 in 3 or 2 in 5). For women, moderation guidelines suggest no more than two drinks per occasion on no more than three occasions on any given week (2 in 3), or no more than one drink on a maximum of five occasions per week...