How well do you know your liver?

How well do you know your liver?

Did you know your liver has more than 500 known functions? We all know about its role in detoxification, but are you aware it also plays a crucial role in digestion, endocrine regulation, controlling blood sugar, protein and fat metabolism? We live in a chemical...
Fun Facts about Sugar Snap Peas

Fun Facts about Sugar Snap Peas

by Juanita Emmerton, ND With a name like sugar snap you’d think they would be bad for you, but in fact they are one of the most nutritious types of peas!  So what’s so great about them? High in fibre – you eat the whole pea – pod and all Rich...

Are you ready for Winter?

It’s hard to believe Winter is almost upon us.  Where has the year gone.  Easter holidays have arrived and so have the customary cooler mornings.   With the cooler weather come viruses and bugs.   This may be partly due to our vitamin D levels being lower during...