From a shortage of family physicians, to our aging population and rising health care costs, British Columbia faces an ever-growing number of challenges in the area of healthcare.

Self-care is provided "for you, by you". It's about listening to what type of self-care your body needs and making time for practices that cultivate wellness within each aspect of your health.

Below are a few of my favourite self-care practices to help keep you grounded in good health. For help establishing your health plan, please book a naturopathic consultation with me.

'Tis the season of giving, and these luxurious goods are IT. 

Let's face it, there is a lot of stuff out there. As a physician, one of the most frustrating things I experience is over-supplementation. I see a ton of new patients in my office who unnecessarily supplement different vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and herbs, sometimes taking up to 15 different things a day! 

Can't seem to find a GP accepting new patients? Get in line. If you're fed-up with waiting, especially in those hour long lines at walk-in clinics, it's time to consider a different solution.

Food medicine is the best kind of medicine. This delicious soup is a blend of immune boosting and antimicrobial herbs, spices and bone broth. Simple, nourishing goodness to help fight even the toughest of colds and flus. 

Dreading cold and flu season because you always get sick? Can’t seem to recover from a cold before coming down with yet, another? Feeling exhausted and burnt out? It may be, because your body is more stressed than you realize.

What you eat leading up to and immediately after your workout can have a huge impact on your performance and recovery from exercise, not to mention your progression results!

It pays off to pay attention to what you eat. Follow these super easy tips to ensure you’re getting the right fuel in at the right time.

Are your New Year’s resolutions running out of steam? Adherence to a new regime can be tough because it requires a behaviour change, and often our behaviours are deeply ingrained. Motivation is a key factor in making your behaviour change successful, so if you’ve felt your motivation drop recently, here are 5 easy ways to strengthen your resolve so you can keep on track with your goals.

Winter skin doesn’t have to be dull and flaky. Here are 4 helpful hints for brighter, fresher radiant looking skin!