The Root of Health
1525 Cornwall Road, Unit #6 L6J 0B2 Oakville, ON, Canada

The power of eliminating certain foods for a period of time can't really be understated. Making consistent short term changes can powerfully impact your health outcomes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5647120/

Some great information here about the relationship of the food we eat and our health outcomes. https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/11/27/podcast-minisode64/

We are thrilled to announce that we have a new Psychotherapist joining our clinic family in the New Year! Carine Diverlus MEd, RP (Qual) will be a great addition to the Root of Health team. She will be starting January 4 for virtual "face to face" visits, and her online booking is ready to go! Carine offers a free 15 minute meet and greet for anyone wondering about how Psyhotherapy can work for them. If you have benefits coverage for Psychotherapy, Carine's services can be... submitted for coverage. Click on the image to learn more about Carine! https://rootofhealth.ca//carine-diverlus-med-rp-qualifying/

Fighting for your health looks different for everyone. Taking a nap can be just as powerful as hitting the gym, depending on what you are dealing with. The stresses of every day life can really get in the way of health goals if you don't find ways to slow down. We have found that people seem to find becoming more active a lot easier than becoming less "busy".

A great soup to make ahead and freeze! https://nourishedkitchen.com/curried-lentil-soup-with-coco/

When we smile, the muscles in our face send signals to our brain that help create -- biologically -- a better mood than when we frown. Even better, smile at someone. This helps establish immediate connection -- another key to feeling upbeat.

These are a great little snack to have on hand. The rich taste of coconut will feel indulgent while providing a good source of fiber and protein. I always recommend this food to people who are trying to kick a sugar habit. The beauty of having a snack of dried coconut is that you won't trigger a desire for a sweet, sugary follow up snack. Have you ever experienced that when you have a piece of fruit as a snack? The fat content in coconut leaves you feeling satisfied, which is a good thing!

Consistent steps in the right direction is what it takes to make lasting change. Keep going.

We’re pretty excited about this upcoming series! Keep an eye out here on our FB page for a whole month of information about building resilience. It is no secret that 2020 has been a challenging year in many ways. There is a lot that we can do to help ourselves bounce back during tough times. We can’t necessarily always control what goes on around us but we CAN make good choices for our health. We’ll have weekly themes of Nutrition, Sleep, Stress Management and Movement. ... Share with anyone you feel may need it!

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Sometimes you just want a sweet treat. There are some great recipes here for delicious cookies, and all are gluten free! https://detoxinista.com/paleo-cookies/

Why do we talk so much about vegetable intake? https://chriskresser.com/vegetables-how-many-to-eat-and-wh/

Want some food inspiration? This is my latest favorite food website! The pictures and recipes are incredible! https://nourishedkitchen.com/

If you eat processed foods, chances are very good that you are getting a lot of maltodextrin in your diet. This popular additive is often found in protein powders, so be sure to read your labels. https://draxe.com/nutrition/maltodextrin/

So grateful for this amazing day!

Sleep #4 Getting outside during the day impacts your sleep and overall physical and mental health. There are a multitude of well documented benefits to exercising outside during daylight hours. Walking, riding a bike, going for a hike, kicking around a soccer ball, even yard work are all great ways to move your body. You just may sleep better for it! https://www.sleepfoundation.org//how-exercise-impacts-slee

Sleep tip #3 Make your bedroom an EMF free zone! Click on the link to read all about it. https://www.sophiahi.com/emfs-causing-poor-sleep/

video #2 from Catherine Catherine works at The Root of Health on Wednesdays and Fridays. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=371573350640097

Catherine, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, is in the office at The Root of Health Wednesdays from 2:15-8 and Fridays from 8-3.

Satchin Panda is an expert in the field of circadian rhythm and its impact on overall health. This internal clock that we all have has far reaching impacts on the chemical signals of each organ in our body. Our gut microbiome, brain, metabolism, everything, is reliant on our quality of sleep. https://youtu.be/erBJuxVR7IE

Sleep tip #1 Shut off your devices at least an hour before bed time. The blue light emitted from your smart phone or tablet can really interrupt your circadian rhythms. Blue light filtering, or amber glasses can help, but the best decision is shutting it down.

We're talking about sleep this week. We want to know... how much sleep do you get? Do you have sleep hacks that you want to share? We would love to hear them.

A good restful sleep is an amazing feeling. You can get up and get started on your day with enthusiasm and strength. When you don’t get a good night’s sleep getting out of bed can be the hardest thing to do, feeling sluggish, exhausted and generally weak. Our bodies are active during sleep; we detoxify, heal, and regenerate. Many hormones are released including Growth Hormone which contributes to the repairing of cells. Sleep increases our resiliency in so many ways. Learn more about sleep, and getting a better sleep this week.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

The amount of sugar you eat contribrutes to chronic disease. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5133084/

Our very own Dr. Danby, ND has been nominated for the second year in a row by her peers for this amazing award, Clinician of the Year. We would be so grateful if you could take a minute to help support our mission. Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/2SI6zsJ... "I feel so blessed to be one of the finalists for Clinician of the Year for the Paragon Awards by my colleagues." Dr. Alison paragon (noun) A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. A person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/2SI6zsJ With gratitude, Dr. Alison & the Root of Health Team

If you are still using artificial sweeteners, this article is for YOU! These fake sugars are even worse than the real thing, so please consider eliminating them. The best course of action when it comes to reducing sugar, is reducing sugar... not trying to replace it with something else. https://chriskresser.com/the-unbiased-truth-about-artifici/

Catherine's Cranial Osteopathy Series - video #1 Catherine is in the office at The Root of Health Wednesdays from 2:15-8 and Fridays from 8-3