Let’s Talk Health and Nutrition with Dr. H

Managing our hectic lifestyles:                                                         In today's fast paced environment, overstimulation seems to be the order of the day.  Consequently, our physical, mental and emotional dimensions of health and wellness are adversely affected. However, we can very mindfully pause, step back and refocus on reducing our stress levels or, at the very least, learn how to effectively manage stress.  Developing and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits are paramount to counteracting the daily stressors we face.  By incorporating regular physical activity, making adequate sleep a priority, and incorporating stress busting techniques such as a mantra, daily affirmations, meditations, abdominal breathing etc, we can certainly manage the impact of stressors on our health even when it is impossible to remove t...

                                                    T he Mineral Calcium:                                       Calcium is an essential mineral that functions in the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth.  It is of vital importance particularly for growing children and adolescents, pregnant women and the elderly. Dairy products have long been known to be great sources of calcium.  However, with many people now considering plant-based diets, the questions arise regarding the benefits of calcium intake as well as how to attain optimal calcium from a plant-based diet.                                                 ...