March 20th, 2017 Today we welcome Spring. Take a deep breath in and out with a long ahh! Spring has sprung. You can feel it, smell it, see it and hear it in the air. Soon enough we will be tasting it from our gardens.

by Melissa Macchione As you may already know, I LOVE Lentils. Here is a refreshing take on the traditional lentil soup I typically make. This is a great transition recipe from winter into spring. Although the days will soon become warmer they can still be

By Melissa Macchione RHN Our environment, diet and lifestyles expose us to so many toxins every single day. Taking the time and energy to safely remove these substances that are capable of causing disease or damage to the body is an important part of long-term

Today we welcome Winter. We The North! This is our season. Embrace the sensation of stepping outside to feel the crunch beneath your feet and the crisp breath of fresh air as it hits your lungs. Then, look around at the billions of one-of-a-kind snowflakes

By Alyse Jantzen RMT, RCRT Now that winter is upon us, many of us are switching back and forth between boots, shoes, and sneakers. We are also more likely to walk like penguins in deep snowy days, throwing our anatomical gait and balance off. As

By Leanne Stevenson RMT The Achilles Tendon (a.k.a. gastrocnemius tendon or calcaneal tendon) is a band of tissue that connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heal bone (calcaneus). The gastrocnemius and soleus muscle come together to form the achilles tendon which then

By Melissa Macchione RHN Eating cauliflower is like winning the antioxidant and phytonutrient lottery! Cauliflower is packed with vitamin C, beta-carotene, kaempferol, quercetin, rutin, cinnamic acid, and much more. It is also an excellent source of vitamin K, providing us with one of the hallmark

Today we welcome Fall. It’s the season when the air turns crisp, leaves fall from the trees and crops are gathered. Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors on a cool day by being active raking leaves, exploring hiking trails and picking your own fruits and

Our jaw is the TemporoMandibular Joint -TMJ for short. The TMJ forms a hinge (one on each side of the face). This hinge allows for absolutely essential activities: talking, eating, and drinking! Because we use the TMJ all the time, it can be prone to

This salad always makes me feel good. It’s probably because of the abundance of nutrients it contains AND the fact that I have leftovers the next day. But there is a reason quinoa makes me feel so good… Quinoa contains all 22 amino acids including