Carrot, Ginger, and Coconut Soup
Carrot Ginger and Coconut Soup Recipe found on www.choosingraw.com 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup onion 1/2 cup celery 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 4 cups veggie stock 1 small potato, white or sweet, coarsely chopped 1.25 lb carrots, coarsely chopped 1/2-1...
It is Important to Give Back to Your Community!
Our Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Sara Kinnon, and our Nutritionist, Monique Zizzy, recently did a talk at John Oliver Secondary School on the dangers of consuming energy drinks, such as Red Bull. The lecture was part of a program run by the "Take a Hike Foundation"...
Alternative Treatments for the Common Cold or Flu
Fall has arrived and with it comes damp dark weather...and cold and flu season! Before you reach for the Nyquil or Neo-Citron, consider a more natural approach. Such products simply mask the symptoms and tax our already weekend immune system with added sugars and...
Cold and Flu Prevention…the Natural Way!
It's that time of year again! The leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler, and the days are getting shorter. Fall has finally arrived and with it comes the dreaded cold and flu! You don't have to get sick this year, start boosting your immune system now!...
End of Summer Wrap Up
As the days get shorter and the leaves start changing colors, we can all sense that summer is drawing to a close and fall is near. We here at BNHC had a wonderful summer and hope you and your family did too! We are pleased to report that our Vitamin IV services are...
Naturopathic Prescriptive Rights!
A portion of our province's licensed naturopathic physicians are now certified to prescribe certain prescription medications. Dr. Sara Kinnon is now able to renew your prescriptions, or even prescribe a medication if it is deemed necessary to your treatment plan. We...
Celiac Disease and Medical Expense Claims
Did you know that you can claim the incremental cost of purchasing gluten free foods as a medical expense? This means that the extra money you spend on gluten free foods (the difference in cost between wheat bread and gluten free bread) can be submitted as a medical...
Acupuncture and Headaches
There are over 200 known types of headache with different locations, degrees and qualities of pain, patterns of appearance, times of endurance, and causative factors. There is even a type called “medication overuse headache” due to the excessive intake of painkillers...
Guacamole Goddess Dressing!
Nothing says summer like a fresh salad full of crisp organically grown greens! Avoid all of the sugar and preservatives often found in store bought dressings and make your own! 1 green onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 small cloves garlic 1 12-oz. package...
Healthy Recipe: Chicken Curry Salad
Traditional chicken salad is covered in fattening mayo and usual heavy on the salt too. Why not make your own healthy version at home? Simply combine the following ingredients together in a bowl, and allow to chill in the fridge for 1 hour. 2 cooked chicken breasts,...