Summer Safety Tips

Photo: doviende Summer is finally back and there’s no better place to enjoy it than Port Moody! Before you head out there, check out these summer safety tips from WorkSafeBC. There are some obvious points but a few that will surprise you, like what a drowning person actually looks like versus how it’s portrayed on [...]

Health Matters: Giving your Baby a Healthy Start-Part 2

Guest post by Dr. Amanda Svendsen, BSc, ND “Do’s and Don’ts” in Pregnancy During pregnancy, women need to be especially aware of what they put in and on their bodies as it can have a direct impact on the developing baby. • Do choose organic foods and filtered water: Babies are not able to efficiently [...]

Health Matters: Giving Your Baby a Healthy Start-Part 1

Guest post by Dr. Amanda Svendsen, BSc, ND Embarking on a pregnancy is a major life change, both emotionally and physiologically speaking. It is a key time to provide your body with the essentials to support the development of a healthy child and to minimize side effects and complications of pregnancy. This article is the [...]

Health Matters: Proper Digestion Can Make the Most of a Healthy Diet

Guest post by Dr. Amanda Svendsen, BSc, ND With all the information we hear about proper nutrition – what to eat, how much, and when – our focus has been shifted away from an equally important element of health. I’m referring to digestion here. Our bodies are amazing work horses as they transform the foods [...]

Health Matters: Organic Foods – Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Guest post by Dr. Amanda Svendsen, BSc, ND During the summer season, we are encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables by the plentiful selection of seasonal produce at farmer’s markets and grocers. With the increasing availability of organic foods, we’re often faced with the choice between an organic and a conventionally grown item. They [...]

Health Matters: Sun Protection

Guest post by Dr. Amanda Svendsen, BSc, ND With summer upon us, many of us are eager to get out and enjoy our favorite activities in the sunshine. Unfortunately, summer weather brings with it some potential health risks that are important to be aware of. Being educated and making conscious choices about your environment will [...]