Flourish Edits
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Steps We are Taking to Keep Patients and Staff Safe
This plan was developed with the goal of reducing the risk of COVID-19 exposure for both patients and the practitioners within our clinical setting. Here, we identify the actions that we (Flourish naturopathic doctors) commit to, and that all visiting patients must...
Oatcakes
Oatcakes. A delicious vegan, gluten-free recipe with no added sugar. Eating whole foods is the number one nutritional principle I teach my patients. That is, eating food as close to natural with as little processing and additives as possible. This ensures the best...
Mindful Eating
For better food choices, digestion and nourishment. Driving my sons home from school takes us through the downtown core. It's great people-watching. I see people rushing around, eating on the run. Walking with Starbucks coffee or other drinks in hand. These sights...
Achieve Your Health Goals
By Dr. Shannon Sarrasin, ND You are your own best doctor. This is what I tell my patients when they first start working with me. The daily lifestyle choices that you make contributes to the landscape of your body, mind and overall state of health. Lifestyle factors...
Intermittent Fasting for Health
Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that is gaining popularity due to its potential health benefits. Research says that it can help you to lose weight and may help to improve blood sugar, reduce inflammation, prevent chronic disease and preserve memory and...
Golden Milk
I tried this recipe recently and was so happy to have found a tasty way to incorporate more turmeric into my diet. The golden milk warmed my stomach and was a real treat before bed. Turmeric is a truly remarkable herb. It is a well-known spice from India that gives...