On Friday, November 13th, I’ll have the honour of thanking Dr. David Suzuki for his opening keynote at the annual convention of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors in Toronto. Dr. Suzuki is one of my heroes – this is a big deal for me. But it’s also a big deal for everyone who joins… Continue reading →
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Recipes from our Open House
A big thank-you to everyone who attended our open house. We had some great feedback on the food, but we ran out of recipe cards during the evening so I thought I’d post them here for anyone who missed out. You can also check out Shelby’s recipe page for some others. The green smoothies were… Continue reading →
You’re Invited: Our Open House!
Update: Thanks to everyone who joined us at the open house! We had a wonderful evening. If you’d like to try some of the great recipes we offered, you can find them here. -Tara Please Join Us… If you’re curious about how naturopathic medicine works, or are wondering what happens at our Collingwood clinic, then… Continue reading →
The Free and Easy Way to Health: The StoneTree Clinic Walking Club
Update: We’re no longer running the StoneTree walking club. If you’d like a referral to a great coach or personal trainer, though, please contact the office anytime at 705-444-5331. *** One of the greatest challenges to becoming more active is that for many people, fitness can be a lonesome, unappealing idea. To help make… Continue reading →
The 3 Plants You Need to Clean Your Home’s Air
It may seem like life in the Collingwood area is full of fresh air. Ski hills in Thornbury, fresh winds in Wasaga Beach – they all make us think our air is clean, but that’s not always the case, especially in the winter, and particularly indoors. It’s been so nice lately to have a day… Continue reading →
Recipe: Juliette’s Awesome Harvest Salad
This amazing salad was created by the equally amazing Thai Massage practitioner, Juliette Reynolds, of Creemore, ON. Who knew kale and beets could taste so good! Kale is remarkably good for you – it’s a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese, among others. You can learn more about it at World’s Healthiest… Continue reading →
Before You Diet: What We’ve Learned About Weight Loss
It’s the time of year for change. With the new year comes a drive for renewal that seems to touch almost everyone in the form of resolutions, new commitments and a dedication to just get better. That drive, of course, is often focused on our health, and in particular, our weight. Before you jump on… Continue reading →
The Silver Bullet for Diabetes Prevention
November 14th was World Diabetes Day, celebrated in over 160 countries around the world. It’s most certainly a global problem, but diabetes has plenty of local presence, too: over 900 000 people have been diagnosed in Ontario alone. Diabetes affects our ability to get sugar from the blood into the cells where it’s needed to… Continue reading →
Recipe: Black Bean and Mango Salad
This recipe comes from the unlikely source of the label on a can of Unico black beans. Like Jackie’s Bean Salad, this one is surprisingly delicious considering how good it is for you. 🙂 It’s also fast – you can make enough for a week’s lunches in about 5 minutes! -Tara Ingredients 1 can (540mL/19… Continue reading →
Recipe: Pan Roasted Seeds
These seeds are simple, delicious and great source of protein, vitamin E, zinc, copper, magnesium and lots of other good stuff. Perfect for having on hand to add to any salad, a stir fry or rice and rice dishes. Because they’re peanut-free, they also make an excellent snack for school lunches for kids. Total time:… Continue reading →