VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS FOR A VIBRANT AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY PART 2: Supplement Recommendations

by admin @ Dr. Briana Peddle BSc. ND

Wed May 11 10:13:15 PDT 2016

Safe and effective supplement choices in pregnancy are so important so that mom and the growing baby get all the nutrients they need.  In Part 1 of this post I discussed how to choose good quality supplements.  In Part 2 I will now discuss my first few supplement recommendations for a healthy and vibrant pregnancy. Prenatal Vitamin Prenatal Vitamins provide a well-rounded source of vitamins and minerals.   I recommend choosing a prenatal with the active form of vitamins.  A great example of this is folic acid.  Folate, or 5-methyl folate (5MTHF) is the active form of folic acid.  It is important to have this form because a significant portion of the population have a genetic mutation of the MTHFR gene that prevents them from metabolizing folic acid and other vitamins, which could lead to deficiencies and conditions like cleft lip or palate, spina bifida or a host of many other chronic conditions.  I’ll talk more about this MTHFR mutation in a future blog post.  It is also important to choose a prenatal that is free of dyes, binders and fillers (ie ensuring that short non-medicinal ingredients I talked about in Part 1).  I also recommend avoiding 1-A-Day type vitamins as the body can only absorb so much at a time and there is a bigger chance that the digestive tract may struggle to break down the tablet. I recommend a Professional Grade product like Thorne Basic Prenatal.   Fish Oils Fish oils are a rich source of EPA and DHA.  These are essential fatty acids that serve MANY functions such as a)      reducing inflammation: think tissue healing post-labour and delivery b)      promoting healthy neurological development in the baby: the brain and nervous system are largely made of fat c)       supporting mom’s brain: did you know that a pregnant woman’s brain can shrink by 1% during pregnancy (don’t worry, it returns to normal after birth).  “Pregnancy brain”, followed by “baby brain” is real! During pregnancy I recommend having a higher proportion of DHA to EPA because DHA is preferentially used to support nervous system and brain development, whereas EPA is preferentially […]

My Breast Cancer experience at Port Moody Health – Integrative Medicine & Cancer Care.

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Sat Apr 22 23:14:51 PDT 2017

I am Gloria Isabel from Columbia in South America. I have lived in Langley for 4 years. I am happily married with Alejandro and we have two boys. 3 years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer after I found a lymph node in my right breast. It was stage II breast cancer. After undergoing […]

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Tue Feb 13 08:10:11 PST 2018

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Can Chiropractors Turn Breech Babies?

by Gary @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Wed Jul 19 05:06:38 PDT 2017

If you had any idea how often chiropractors get asked if they can turn breech babies, you’d be shocked. As if chiropractors were obstetricians. The external cephalic version (ECV), a procedure done by obstetricians and some midwives, is a medical procedure that numbs the mother’s uterus and manually attempts to turn the fetus from head

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First the Chicken, Then the Egg

by Iris Lai @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Wed Feb 08 04:00:25 PST 2017

I believe in informed choice. Here is the lowdown on the various terms being used to describe chicken (and egg) raising: organic, vegetarian-fed, cage-free, freerange and pastured. It is important to define these terms, as their very names mislead and confuse. Organic: “Not everything it’s cracked up to be.” This label merely states that the

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Children and Vegetables

by Gary @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Wed May 24 12:22:00 PDT 2017

By John Marc, Pathways Contributor We all know it’s important to maintain healthy nutrition and we honor this knowledge by telling our loved ones why we should eat more vegetables. Unfortunately, much of this information doesn’t stick. Often, it only aggravates the children who see it as some sort of cosmic injustice taking place:”Why do

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Drinking Warm Lemon Water Benefits

by Larissa Taddei @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Fri Jul 22 02:00:03 PDT 2016

Adding to your Routine: The way you start each day is incredibly important. Whether you’re a mom, a coach, a writer, a small business owner or a yoga teacher, what you do first thing in the morning matters. According to Ayurvedic philosophy, choices that you make regarding your daily routine either build up resistance to

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Enjoy Your Meal This Thanksgiving

by Gary @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Thu Oct 05 10:49:11 PDT 2017

With Thanksgiving dinner this weekend, it may seem like a difficult task to maintain a wellness diet. However, with a few considerations it is possible to enjoy your meal without feeling like you are holding back. Eat Small Meals Throughout the Day As a part of your day to day routine strive to eat multiple

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I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @carson @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Wed Feb 05 17:55:56 PST 2014

@carson wrote:

Hi Its Carson I,m not too good on the computers so this is the first time my husband can help me. i would love to talk to someone who suffers from any kind of foot stuff. The only thing anyone Doctors, podiatrists, etc have ever given me is Raynauds but There is so much more. I use an electric blanket even in summer when life is suppose to be goodwith my stuff. But sometimes they flare REDDD. especially a second toe that was fractured and I was talked into a steroid shot. Life has not been the same since. I have done tons of alternitive things too. Accupuncture, reflexology reiki faith healers etc. Tests are negative EMG and Qsart? It tests the sweat on your feet,its some sort of nerve test. I am 60 going on 80! these days. Wear thick socks and boots and my feet either freeze or burn up. Miss my old feet when i even see someone on TV in heels my feet go nuts. I,m nuts too. Feel like something is being missed. I live in Pittsburgh and love to go on the site just to know I,m not alone. Misery does like company in my case.

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Does Glucosamine Really Help Your Joints?

by Courtney Chan @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Mon Nov 21 09:20:44 PST 2016

Glucosamine is a naturally occuring chemical produced by our bodies. It is in the fluids around our joints, and helps create the other chemicals that build ligaments, tendon, and cartilage. These soft tissues protect the ends of the bones from rubbing against each other and act like cushioning when you move. Thus, the state of

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Don’t rain on my first parade!

by admin @ Tomboy That Wears MakeUp

Mon Jun 24 09:59:49 PDT 2013

Then Well hello there! Jumping in….weeeeeeeee….. It’s that time of year when the farmers market is definitely a weekly to-do on my list. Here I have some fresh peas, 1st pick of the season. We’re back in Port Moody where the air is crisp, the trees are a plenty and the beauty is bountiful. This [...]

I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @KyKy @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Mon Feb 17 14:37:36 PST 2014

@KyKy wrote:

Hi Vincent. I live on van. Island and I have EM. I travel to van to go to ubc every couple of months to see my doctor. Have you been able to find a good doctor?? I see dr. Pimstone at ubc and he is really good and knows a lot of EM. He helped me a lot!

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Eat Healthy During Christmas

by Courtney Chan @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Thu Dec 15 16:49:31 PST 2016

I love the holidays, and I love to eat, so holiday dinners are my favourite!  Buttery potatoes, juicy roasts, colourful trifles… you name it, I’m all over it! The problem is that I often find myself going overboard, especially at a party. At best, I end up with a tummy ache afterwards, and at worst

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Shedding Light on the Coconut Oil Controversy

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Fri Jul 14 02:21:31 PDT 2017

  By Dr Jyoti Mistry   Coconut oil has gained much attention over the last few weeks because of a recent American Heart Association (AHA) publication. The intention of this post is to shed some light on this confusing issue and answer the question: Is coconut oil healthy for you?   On June 15, 2017, […]

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My Sunday morning farmers market shop

by Natasha @ Natasha Asselstine

Sat Oct 21 23:17:04 PDT 2017

It’s not often enough that something you absolutely love also happens to be good for you, your community and the planet. For me, that “thing” is shopping at the farmers market. It’s become a ritual in our home. Every Sunday morning, my husband and I grab our shopping bags and head out to the Coquitlam […]

Happy Hormones

by admin @ Dr. Briana Peddle BSc. ND

Tue May 06 11:27:20 PDT 2014

Originally Posted on Semperviva Yoga on May 6, 2014 Hormones are vital to our health, energy and youthful vitality. As we age there are natural changes in the release of hormones and in the body’s ability to metabolize them. The decline in estrogen at menopause is often what comes to mind when people think about hormonal imbalance, but did you know that there are many other hormones, like progesterone, testosterone and cortisol that change with age and that imbalances can happen long before menopause? Hormone imbalances can affect women of all ages, not just women approaching menopause. This is why taking a proactive approach to health, including hormone health is so important. Before we can address balancing hormones, let’s look at 3 of the more common hormone imbalances and their associated symptoms. Keep in mind that these represent just a fraction of the hormones that are evaluated when assessing for hormonal imbalances. Estrogen Dominance: This is something that I see often in my patients. Exogenous sources of estrogens like the birth control pill, as well as xenoestrogens (chemicals which are able to mimic estrogens in our bodies) are common in today’s environment. Things like pesticides, plastics, cosmetics and even soy act as xenoestrogens. A progesterone deficiency typically accompanies estrogen dominance. Conditions associated with estrogen dominance include endometriosis, fibroids, breast cancer and ovarian cysts. Symptoms of estrogen dominance can include cyclical migraines, irregular and/or heavy periods, mood swings and breast tenderness. Low Estrogen: This is more typically seen leading up to and after menopause. Symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, recurring urinary tract infections, vaginal dryness and depression. Low Progesterone: I see women with low progesterone in my practice almost every day. Symptoms of low progesterone can include PMS, irregular menstrual cycles, spotting before your period, insomnia, mood swings and anxiety. Progesterone deficiency is seen in menstruating women as well as in peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women. There are several ways to assess for hormonal imbalance including clinical symptoms, using blood tests, saliva tests or urine tests. My preference is to use saliva if a smaller number of hormones need to be […]

I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @Alina_Delp @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Wed Feb 05 12:10:48 PST 2014

@Alina_Delp wrote:

Hello again Vincent,hello Sharon. My name is Alina and I live in Tacoma WA. I am about an hour from Issaquah and 3 and a half hours from Vancouver. If we could meet halfway to Vancouver I would be up for it! The other delima is whee to meet that won’t be too warm. I believe there is a way to set up groups on this site and will look into that. We could make a group for those that live in the Pacific Northwest and put together a meet. Thank you Vincent for thinking of this it’s a great idea!

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Why Chiropractic Care is Being Recommended for Ear Infections

by Gary @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Wed May 17 12:18:24 PDT 2017

By Janaiah von Hassel I was recently on a Mom forum where a distraught mother complained about her two-year-old’s chronic ear infections. She was tortured over the notion of giving her daughter yet another antibiotic which seemed to do nothing but guarantee a return of the ear infection. This Mom’s concerns weren’t unfounded For decades,

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Bringing an End to the Cold and Flu Season

by admin @ Dr. Briana Peddle BSc. ND

Thu Jan 29 14:27:50 PST 2015

You’ve made it through the holidays (Happy New Year!), hopefully without falling victim to the nasty cold and flu bugs that were going around.  But the CDC is reporting that another spike in flu cases is on the way and that the flu vaccine is not well matched to the viral strains circulating this year.  Good thing you know that there are so many more important health saving measures you can take, other than the vaccine!    Here are my Top 5 Ways to Beat the Flu and come out on top this year: 1)  Wash your hands often with warm water and soap and skip the hand sanitizer.  The friction from washing your hands, in combination with the warm soapy water does all you need to kill off the cold and flu bugs.  Alcohol based hand sanitizers are very drying and can damage the integrity of your skin, which is your first line of defense against the cold and flu viruses.  I wash my hands before I eat anything, every time I enter the house/work, and between patients.  Finding a great natural moisturizer like coconut oil helps keep your skin hydrated. 2)  Drink at least 8 cups of water/day.  Proper hydration keeps your mucus membranes moist and flushes out your system.  Plain water, herbal decaf tea and smoothies all count towards your fluid intake.  Avoid juice and pop as these are high in sugar and can suppress your immune system and provide food for viruses.  Limit caffeinated beverages like coffee, black tea and green tea as these are diuretics and can be dehydrating. 3)  Focus your diet on vegetables (can be fresh or frozen) and lean proteins.  Vegetables are high in antioxidants which boost your immune system.  Try to include a wide variety of colourful vegetables.  Choose clean proteins like wild salmon, turkey, legumes and chicken to support  a healthy immune system.  For bonus points, try making your own bone broth from beef or chicken/turkey bones plus vegetables like onion and garlic- this is GREAT for fuel your immune system. Find a recipe here:  http://www.drfranklipman.com/5-reasons-to-add-bone-broth-to-your-diet/ 4)  Have an Immune Boosting Injection.  I suggest having this […]

Dried Fruit With Low Sugar

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Tue Feb 13 05:30:08 PST 2018

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Your Amazing Body

by Gary @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Tue Sep 26 15:02:08 PDT 2017

– Judy Nutz Campanale, DC, ACP, FCSC (hon) Courtesy of Discoverkidshealth.com It seems like kids in school are always lining up for something. You line up for lunch. You line up to go outside for recess. You line up basically to go anywhere at all. When I was a kid there were only two ways

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Candidiasis Genital Videos Rash Thighs

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Tue Feb 13 04:36:43 PST 2018

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Helping Kids Learn to Love Nutritional Foods

by Larissa Taddei @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Mon Aug 08 13:17:22 PDT 2016

A friend and I often give each other “Nutritional Nuggets.” Little ideas to help us encourage healthy eating in the home. With two young boys who could easily be pegged picky eaters, I am always looking for new and inventive ways to ensure they’re eating nutritiously. So here’s my nutritional nugget to you: Reintroduce, reintroduce,

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The Market Stores Gluten-Free Flyer

by Ellen Bayens @ The Celiac Scene

Wed Feb 07 07:00:21 PST 2018

The Market Stores Gluten-Free Flyer for Wednesday, February 7  to Tuesday, February 13th Why do we love the Market Stores? Great Sales • Fresh Local Produce • Best Selection & Priced Organics • National Brands • Local, Artisan Products • Large Selection of Imported Items View the Complete Flyer Here Be the First to Receive The Read More

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My recipe for homemade yoghurt

by Natasha @ port moody – Natasha Asselstine

Tue Aug 08 15:17:50 PDT 2017

The more I learn about the world around me, the more I realize how important it is to become as self-sufficient as possible. I’ve been making more things from scratch, and one that I make on a regular basis is yoghurt. When I first started making yoghurt at home, I was absolutely terrified. The idea of creating “good” […]

My summer berry smoothie (or frozen yoghurt)

by Natasha @ Natasha Asselstine

Thu Aug 24 17:50:44 PDT 2017

When I was younger, my mom, sister and I would go shopping and get super excited about having frozen yoghurt as a “healthy” treat from the food court. I absolutely loved it, but now learning about how much sugar and chemicals are in there, I definitely don’t consider it to be a healthy option anymore. So when I accidentally made a […]

7 Tips to Combat your Sugar Cravings this Fall!

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Wed Oct 04 19:56:23 PDT 2017

  By Dr Jyoti Mistry With the start of the fall season, we delight over the leaves changing colour, our trendy fall wardrobes and spiced pumpkin lattes! The cooler temperatures tend to keep us indoors when we often reach for our comfort foods and succumb to our overwhelming sugar cravings! Sugar is addictive and sometimes […]

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I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @Norahs @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Wed Feb 05 11:53:07 PST 2014

@Norahs wrote:

Hi Vincent
I live in Issaquah Wasington. I have had EM for 4 years. I very much like the idea of
a local support group and would happily support it. Having someone to talk to is key when dealing with something that cannot be explained to someone who doesn’t also have it. My name is Sharon and would be happy to talk with you any time by phone or meet if that’s an option. Wishing you good luck finding what works for you.

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Legend of the Kefir Grains

by Iris Lai @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Mon Jan 30 16:55:58 PST 2017

So, where did kefir come from, and what exactly is this wonder culture? The origins of kefir are somewhat shrouded in mystery. The long-lived inhabitants of the Caucasus Mountains have used kefir, perhaps forming by spontaneous wild fermentation, for more than 2000 years. This extensive mountain range, the dividing line between Europe and Asia, is

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Upcoming pregnancy workshop with Crowning Glory Doula

by Natasha @ port moody – Natasha Asselstine

Fri Mar 03 10:54:55 PST 2017

Two major factors that can improve pregnancy outcomes are the nutritional status of the mother, and the emotional and social support she receives. The World Health Organization recommends that people who are pregnant receive nutritional education and counseling, as well as ongoing and consistent care from a qualified health practitioner in order to achieve positive […]

I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @Alina_Delp @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Wed Feb 05 10:00:12 PST 2014

@Alina_Delp wrote:

Hi LTuggermaut.

I live somewhat close but not quite close enough. I live in the Seattle area. I love the Idea of meeting up with others in your area. I'm not sure how to go about it but I am tossing around the Idea of setting something up where people can find others in their area and possibly meeting up. I'm not sure how accurate it is but the members map shows locations of patients. Maybe you can look at that to get some Ideas and send them messages to see if they are still there and would like to meet.

I have had the pleasure of talking on the phone with a friend of mine from this site and even just talking on the phone with someone else with EM is a great experience.

Good luck with finding someone in your area. Take care,

Alina

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The Benefits of Artesunate IV for cancer treatment

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Thu Nov 30 18:46:47 PST 2017

Did you know that a wide range of the amazing medicines we use today were discovered by accident? From the discovery of penicillin to treat infections to the use of saw palmetto to prevent prostate enlargement, many scientific blunders and human errors have contributed to modern medicine, helping millions of people all over the world […]

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I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @Andrea @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Wed Feb 05 10:33:51 PST 2014

@Andrea wrote:

Hi there,

I live in Port Moody and have suffered with EM since I was 7 yrs old. I am now 42. If you want to talk

I can certainly meet up with you. I can usually meet up between 2-4 pm. if that works?

My name is Andrea

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Why kids with reactive attachment disorder often get the wrong meds

by Institute For Attachment and Child Development @ Institute For Attachment and Child Development

Wed Jan 24 13:23:00 PST 2018

Some kids with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) don’t need medication. There’s no magic pill to cure the disorder. Rather, kids with RAD and their families need plenty of professional support and therapy over time. Many children with RAD do well with medications, however, if they have co-existing disorders. Without the effects of mental illnesses in […]

I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @Alina_Delp @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Sat Feb 08 08:50:43 PST 2014

@Alina_Delp wrote:

Thank you Christina.
I am so happy too read about someone who has found something that brings them such relief. Thank you for sharing in such detail so others can choose to make some of these changes. Please keep us posted on your progress. You bring some much needed encouragement! Thank you,
Alina.

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“Thanks Mom!” We Love You!

by Gary @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Fri May 12 12:05:49 PDT 2017

By Judy Campanale, DC, ACP, FCSC (hon) May is the month we celebrate Mom. We try to show them how thankful we are for all they do and all they are. Moms ARE truly extraordinary and their story is among the most incredible examples of how amazing our bodies really are! First, babies weigh anywhere

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RMT Fast 5 Spotlight: Get to know the Soma team!

by somastudios @ Soma Studios

Mon May 08 10:41:24 PDT 2017

Next up in our RMT ‘Get to Know’ series we have Carla Van Elslande. As a musician with an intuitive passion for helping others through music and teaching, Carla found that massage therapy provided an equally powerful outlet for her to connect and support healing and growth. Here are her answers to our fast 5! […]

My summer berry smoothie (or frozen yoghurt)

by Natasha @ port moody – Natasha Asselstine

Thu Aug 24 17:50:44 PDT 2017

When I was younger, my mom, sister and I would go shopping and get super excited about having frozen yoghurt as a “healthy” treat from the food court. I absolutely loved it, but now learning about how much sugar and chemicals are in there, I definitely don’t consider it to be a healthy option anymore. So when I accidentally made a […]

Giving Your Brain a Boost

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Mon Dec 04 20:43:58 PST 2017

  By Dr Jyoti Mistry  Do you find yourself feeling scattered, unfocused and experiencing a lack of concentration every time you attempt to accomplish a task? Is your memory not as sharp as it once was? Well, you are not alone. The majority of us are experiencing this on a daily basis. What is the […]

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I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @Christina @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Sat Feb 08 06:13:29 PST 2014

@Christina wrote:

Dear Magie,

So sorry about your husband. It certainly is hard to explain to people!!! I also have people telling me to "get out more"!

My sister has a very bad condition of EM with extra complications. She moved to a wheel chair many years ago and gets herself to the swimming pool a lot. She is lucky that the pool she goes to has minimal chlorine and is salt water mainly. She mainly does treading water in the deep end and is now up to spending over an hour in the pool. We lived in Australia many years and will always love your country. I have also the EM very clearly last summer and fall. I am going through a great period right now where I think it is clearning up. I am doing many things to help. Deep breathing excercises (pranayama Yoga). I am eating all evening meals vegetarian with legumes and mainly animal proteins at lunch. I am trying to eat several forms of probiotics, a capsule, soya yogurt and will soon try another. My big problems started 7 yrs ago when I had a terrible sinusitus and this required several months of antibiotic treatment!!!. I did not know at the time that I was supposed to re establish a healthy stomach flora (known as your immune system). Since then my feet and other problems got worse and worse. Plantar facciitis turned into EM plus more...

Recently I found a doctor willing to do deeper tests and I showed her the photos of my feet and the EM photos from this site. Here in France she is a general practictioner doing homeopathy. In any case I had some immune systeme blood work she ordered for me that was not covered by insurance but showed high levels in my blood of dangerous bacterias (mononucleosis, past, and micoplasma pulmonary) and not enough of good bacteria. I am taking her prescritions methodically and no longer have pain keeping me up until 5 am and I am no longer taking pain killers. I am still hot in my feet but not as intense. I am also following the advice of a shiatsu practitioner and doing a helbal treatment to repair nerve tissues.

I know this is a lot of changes for most people but please give it a try. It will take 3 months to see results and must be continued for a while. The pain killers can be eased off later as you get more confidence.

I hope this helps some what and thanks for posting!!

Lorna King, a canadian living in France as of 1.5yrs now.

Maggiebarb said:

Hello from the other side of the world, Western Australia, I think you have the "best ever" idea of meeting up. My husband who is the patient meets hardly anybody these days, people without this condition do not understand why he does not go out . And we are having a very hot summer in Perth, temps around 100 F up and down a bit, since December.

Take care people and keep cool.

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Event News: The Business of Being Born Movie Screening PLUS Expert Panel Discussion!

by admin @ Dr. Briana Peddle BSc. ND

Mon Feb 02 10:32:53 PST 2015

Please join me for this incredible event put on by Birth Talks.  I am a founding member of this group and so very proud of the work we are doing to provide women and families with information to make empowered choices.  If you are or know someone who is pregnant, will be pregnant or who has ever been pregnant, you will enjoy and benefit from attending this rare event. The Business of Being Born is a critically acclaimed documentary about the beauty and the business behind birth in America.  Our panel of experts includes a GP, Midwife and doula who will answer your questions about the prenatal and birth systems in Canada, and much more. February 26th, 7pm at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody.  Tickets are available at www.birthtalks.com  

5 Rules to Staying Injury Free While Running

by Gary @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Mon Nov 06 13:18:34 PST 2017

The last thing any runner wants is to be sidelined from an injury. Luckily there are ways to stay injury free and decrease your chances of needing to take an unexpected time out from training. Make sure you have the right shoes for your feet It is worth getting your running shoes from a running

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Children and Vegetables

by Gary @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Wed May 24 12:22:00 PDT 2017

By John Marc, Pathways Contributor We all know it’s important to maintain healthy nutrition and we honor this knowledge by telling our loved ones why we should eat more vegetables. Unfortunately, much of this information doesn’t stick. Often, it only aggravates the children who see it as some sort of cosmic injustice taking place:”Why do

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Recipe: Liver Cleanse Juice

by somastudios @ General Health and Wellness. – Soma Studios

Mon Jan 13 12:05:38 PST 2014

December is always full of sweets, alcohol, and other indulgences but January has arrived and it’s time to give our bodies a break.  The liver feels these indulgences the most and that’s why we have to give it a little extra support come January.  The liver is responsible for detoxifying our bodies and the milk […]

Ice Cream & Chiropractic!?

by Larissa Taddei @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Wed Jul 27 02:00:40 PDT 2016

Is there anything better than ice cream on a hot summer day!?! Whether your favorite is chocolate, vanilla, mint chocolate chip, or any of the dozens of other flavors, ice cream is a favorite for kids of all ages!!! And while ice cream is good no matter how you get it, probably the best way

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Prolotherapy Overview: Straight to the Point

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Tue Sep 12 11:57:36 PDT 2017

Prolotherapy Overview: Straight to the Point By Dr Lucas MacMillan Prolotherapy is a short-hand name for proliferative therapy, which is named for its ability to trigger healing and proliferation in damaged tissues. Prolotherapy has been used for roughly a hundred years, and was formally described and systematized by a surgeon in the 1950’s. Prolotherapy has […]

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Seasons Greetings and Thank you

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Tue Dec 19 20:18:13 PST 2017

Hello, I’m Dr. Sharon Gurm, Naturopathic Physician of Integrative Oncology and Founder and Medical Director of Port Moody Health Integrative Medicine and Cancer Care.     As I reflect on the past year my heart is filled with gratitude and love, for all of those who have supported our clinic and its growth. Our patients, […]

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The Wholeness of Chiropractic

by Iris Lai @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Mon May 08 13:48:15 PDT 2017

-Simon Senzon, D.C. When you read about chiropractic in the popular press or watch something about chiropractic on television it rarely captures the full picture. Chiropractic has been around for so many decades that not everyone knows there are many approaches, methods, and viewpoints about it. One of the most compelling and fascinating ideas in

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My Sunday morning farmers market shop

by Natasha @ port moody – Natasha Asselstine

Sat Oct 21 23:17:04 PDT 2017

It’s not often enough that something you absolutely love also happens to be good for you, your community and the planet. For me, that “thing” is shopping at the farmers market. It’s become a ritual in our home. Every Sunday morning, my husband and I grab our shopping bags and head out to the Coquitlam […]

The Therapeutic Potential of Turmeric and Curcumin

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Wed Aug 30 17:51:14 PDT 2017

By Dr Jyoti Mistry and Dr Lucas MacMillan  Curcumin appears to have a number of positive effects relating to the heart and blood vessels. For example, HDL (the “good” kind of cholesterol) appears to improve in both quantity and quality with curcumin intake. (Ganjali et al., 2017). Further to this, curcumin works to improve antioxidant […]

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I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @Maggiebarb @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Wed Feb 05 12:40:10 PST 2014

@Maggiebarb wrote:

Hello from the other side of the world, Western Australia, I think you have the "best ever" idea of meeting up. My husband who is the patient meets hardly anybody these days, people without this condition do not understand why he does not go out . And we are having a very hot summer in Perth, temps around 100 F up and down a bit, since December.

Take care people and keep cool.

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VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS FOR A VIBRANT AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY PART 3: Supplement Recommendations and Alternatives for Smaller Budgets

by admin @ Dr. Briana Peddle BSc. ND

Wed May 11 10:16:10 PDT 2016

In Parts 1 and 2 I discussed how to choose a good quality supplement and three of the most important supplements to take during pregnancy: a prenatal vitamin, fish oils and probiotics.  Here I will discuss my last 2 supplements for pregnancy recommendations and where to focus if money is tight. Calcium Magnesium I recommend that pregnant women start taking a liquid CalMag before bed in their 2nd trimester.  The second trimester is when baby’s bones start to develop, and the baby gets first dibs on mom’s nutrients.  This means that if it’s not getting enough calcium and magnesium that these minerals will actually be pulled from mom’s bones in order to supply enough for baby.  Calcium and Magnesium are also necessary for proper contraction and relaxation of muscles, making it a great supplement to help support the work of the uterus. I recommend a liquid because it is more easily absorbed than a tablet or capsule.  I recommend taking it before bed because it can help with sleep and leg cramps that many women start to experience in their 2nd trimester.  It is common for supplement makers to “cheap out” on calcium supplements by using the cheapest form (calcium carbonate).  Unfortunately, this form isn’t well absorbed by the body.  It is ok for calcium carbonate to be one of the forms found in the supplement, but there should be other forms as well (preferably calcium citrate). I recommend a professional grade product like Cytomatrix Cal-Mag +1000IU Vit D3 Liquid.  Health store brands like Calcium and Magnesium Citrate by SISU (I like the blueberry flavour) are acceptable. Vitamin D It seems as though a new benefit from optimal vitamin D levels is discovered every day!  Vitamin D helps maintain healthy immune function, mood, bone health and more.  Studies have shown that women who take “high” doses of vitamin D during pregnancy reduce their risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, infection and pre term birth. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which means that it is best absorbed if it is emulsified (my preference is a liquid vitamin D as opposed […]

RMT Fast 5 Spotlight: Get to know the Soma team!

by somastudios @ General Health and Wellness. – Soma Studios

Mon May 08 10:41:24 PDT 2017

Next up in our RMT ‘Get to Know’ series we have Carla Van Elslande. As a musician with an intuitive passion for helping others through music and teaching, Carla found that massage therapy provided an equally powerful outlet for her to connect and support healing and growth. Here are her answers to our fast 5! […]

Dara Howell Opens Up About Her Fear Of Failure, And How She Keeps Skiing #LikeAGirl

by Alyssa Ball @ Best Health Magazine Canada

Mon Feb 12 14:26:56 PST 2018

Olympic skier Dara Howell may have won gold at Sochi 2014, but the pressure of being at the forefront of her sport took her on a journey she’ll never forget.

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Weight Loss 101: Mind-Body Connection

by admin @ Dr. Briana Peddle BSc. ND

Wed May 21 07:16:34 PDT 2014

Weight loss should be easy, right?  We are told that if we burn more calories than we take in, exercise several times per week and eliminate junk food and sugar that the pounds should just melt away.  So why is it never that easy?  It is because making change takes so much more than just gathering information.  This is why working with your ND is the best way to lose weight- because we take the time to get to know you and to understand what makes you tick so that we can support you from every angle IN ADDITION to giving all the information that you need for a successful weight loss program. Here are 7 simple steps (in order of importance!) to get you started on your weight loss journey: 1)     Identify and Address Physical Barriers to Weight Loss Have basic lab work run to determine if there are any barriers like poor thyroid function, hormonal imbalances, poor blood sugar control or food sensitivities.  These barriers can contribute to slow metabolism, inflammation, water retention, increased cravings and poor detoxification.   2)     Identify and Address Emotional Barriers to Weight Loss Ask yourself, how did you get to where you are now? What isn’t working for you in your life? How are you not fulfilled in your life?  Do you have effective stress management skills? Do you have a creative outlet? Who is your support system? What is your motivation for change?  True change can only come when you know that you MUST change, not that you SHOULD change (check out Anthony Robbins’ work for more information about making lasting change).   3)     Re-define Markers of Success Weight loss is a welcomed side effect to achieving better health.  Tracking changes on the scale can be motivational for some, but is not a mandatory marker of success.  Here are some other markers to consider: Waist: Hip ratio Cholesterol levels Blood sugar levels Hormone levels Energy Mood How your clothes are fitting     4)     Establish Healthy Sleep Patterns Sleep is where the body regenerates itself.  It is also when many hormones are […]

Healthy Little Pumpkins

by Gary @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Thu Oct 19 14:47:43 PDT 2017

It’s that time of year again, and I just re-watched our Healthy Little Pumpkins Webinar!  I have a confession to make.  Since I did this project two years ago, I’d forgotten about half of the amazing information I gathered.  I think it is worth watching, even if you have seen it before. Visit www.nvchiro.com/boo to watch it

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The New Zen Masters : Kids and Mindfulness

by Gary @ NewPort Village Chiropractic

Sat Jan 20 14:46:19 PST 2018

My journey with mindfulness, at least in a deliberate form, began when I was about 19 years old.  I wrote a report in psychology 101 about meditation, mostly  centred around a book called The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson.  Herbert Benson was a medical doctor who framed transcendental meditation in a way that western people would

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Regenerative Therapies – Cutting Arthritis & Joint Pain Without the Scalpel

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Thu May 18 00:13:44 PDT 2017

Much of today’s common joint pain is from the gradual wearing down of cartilage, and eventually bone – this is known as osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, this can also happen quite rapidly, such as after significant injuries from sports or motor-vehicle-accidents. Regardless of how the loss of cartilage and bone occurred, the symptoms of pain and stiffness, […]

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Digestion and the Ageing Process

by admin @ Dr. Briana Peddle BSc. ND

Thu May 01 12:44:07 PDT 2014

Originally posted on March 31st, 2014 at Semperviva Yoga This month’s blog question from a Sun Studio Semperviva yogi is about how ageing affects the digestive tract. There are a number of anatomical and physiological changes in the digestive tract of an older adult. Today I will discuss a few of these changes and offer tips to help combat the effects of the ageing digestive tract. The Esophagus, the Stomach and the Small Intestine Ageing: With age, the strength of the lower esophageal sphincter (or LES, the valve that connects the bottom of your esophagus to your stomach) decreases, as does the amount of stomach acid produced. This is an excellent recipe for acid reflux and explains why close to 30% of adults over the age of 50 experience acid reflux. There is a common misconception that acid reflux is caused by too much stomach acid when in reality it is more common for the cause to be low stomach acid. This is because during digestion, the rising stomach acid signals the LES to close. If stomach acid is too low, then the LES doesn’t close properly and allows stomach contents and acid to splash up and irritate the esophagus causing heart burn. Mature adults also tend to be taking multiple medications, many of which can weaken the LES. These include nitrates, calcium channel blockers, benzodiazepines, anticholinergic agents, and antidepressants. As we age, lactase levels in the small intestine decrease, leading to dairy intolerance. There may also be an overgrowth of bacteria that can cause gas, bloating and bowel habit changes. The small intestine also becomes less able to absorb nutrients such as B12, Iron, Calcium and Vitamin D. Tip #1: Apple cider vinegar is a great digestive aid: 1 tbsp in a cup of warm water 15 minutes before meals. The bitter taste and acidity stimulate the release of saliva, stomach acid and enzymes to help optimize digestion and increase absorption of minerals in your food. Tip #2: Avoid foods that weaken the esophageal sphincter like peppermint, coffee, chocolate, onions and alcohol. Tip #3: Consider taking a probiotic or […]

I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

by @SGTpeezda @ I was wondering if theres any EM sufferers who live near the Vancouver, British Columbia area?

Tue Feb 04 19:56:05 PST 2014

@SGTpeezda wrote:

Hi everyone my name is Vincent. And I was wondering if theirs any EM members in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. I live in the New Westminster and wonder if we can meet up and compare symptoms.

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Upcoming pregnancy workshop with Crowning Glory Doula

by Natasha @ Natasha Asselstine

Fri Mar 03 10:54:55 PST 2017

Two major factors that can improve pregnancy outcomes are the nutritional status of the mother, and the emotional and social support she receives. The World Health Organization recommends that people who are pregnant receive nutritional education and counseling, as well as ongoing and consistent care from a qualified health practitioner in order to achieve positive […]

A Clean Start to the New Year!

by Dan Close @ Port Moody Health

Mon Jan 15 11:45:45 PST 2018

By Dr Jyoti Mistry   Happy new year and a warm welcome to 2018! The new year is a time for a fresh start. It’s a time to get rid of the old habits that congest our lives and to adopt new habits that add vitality! After the festivities of the holiday season, your body […]

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Yeast Infection From Periods Bialy Nalot Na Candida Jezyku

by @ CHALLENGE ARMFORMAZIONE YEASTINFECTION

Tue Feb 13 06:37:28 PST 2018

How Effective is Yogurt for Yeast Infection? have you tried eating frozen yogurt? I couldn’t get the yogurt on an actual tampon and insert it without Go ahead we must candidiasis treatments no matter what we were to encounter. you won’t ever miss any candida diet tips & recipes that I’m Creamy Coconut Rice. Yeast […]

Emotional Eating

by Gary @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Sat Jan 16 04:43:59 PST 2016

Your mood (often created by the foods you choose) determines what you eat at your next meal. Imbalanced eating habits trigger a vicious cycle where you feel worse and worse and turn repeatedly to the wrong foods for a quick fix….In contrast, when you make the right food choices, you’re providing fuel for a healthy

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Enjoy Your Meal This Thanksgiving

by Gary @ Nutrition – NewPort Village Chiropractic

Thu Oct 05 10:49:11 PDT 2017

With Thanksgiving dinner this weekend, it may seem like a difficult task to maintain a wellness diet. However, with a few considerations it is possible to enjoy your meal without feeling like you are holding back. Eat Small Meals Throughout the Day As a part of your day to day routine strive to eat multiple

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Musings for a Monday night

by noreply@blogger.com (jae) @ domestic affair

Mon Feb 14 17:22:00 PST 2011

I have too many busy thoughts to keep updating my status on facebook every hour.
Five and six years ago when I would feel this way, I'd write a blog post, so why not now?

Maybe you will engage with me and comment on the following:
* I am living this strange life where I am learning and doing and learning and doing, and sometimes it seems that I am triping over myself.

* To that end, I go on facebook and see what all my nutrition/health/food people are doing and my thoughts range from inspiration to jealousy. The thing is, as I am trying to undertake the most challenging undergrad program I know of, I simply don't have the same time and energy that I did in my non-student life.

* My old therapist told me that a person can only really do two things well at a time and feel good about it. I think this is true. I can be a midwifery student, write a cookbook, promote myself as a cookbook author, develop a relationship, study Non-Violent Communication, heal myself physically/mentally/emotionally, develop and maintain a regular and frequent yoga and/or meditation practice, sew a new quilt, finish an older quilt, become an expert at herbal healing in pregnancy, find a way to have an income... but I can't manage them all at once to a satisfying degree. I am doing one of these things actively, given that I'm well into the academic semester, and the other... well, it's more of a tie between a few focuses (foci?) and it's really no surprise that I'm not getting a great sense of satisfaction. I need to get on this.

* Here are the questions tho: 1) How do I pick that 2nd place to focus? 2) Can I let some of the other interests and to-dos go until the school semester ends in May? 3) Can you be income-less and still wish for a personal assistant?

Now here's a non sequitur:
* Are you watching Portlandia? Are you thinking, if you haven't yet, that maybe you ought to? If you are from Portland or living there right now I especially want to hear what you think of it.

Please, do decide to engage with me. It'll save me from watching bad tv in order to keep my city girl brain active while I'm living this small town life.

My recipe for homemade yoghurt

by Natasha @ Natasha Asselstine

Tue Aug 08 15:17:50 PDT 2017

The more I learn about the world around me, the more I realize how important it is to become as self-sufficient as possible. I’ve been making more things from scratch, and one that I make on a regular basis is yoghurt. When I first started making yoghurt at home, I was absolutely terrified. The idea of creating “good” […]