There are many theories and studies on the subject of when is the ideal time to sleep.  I have studied several of these as I have always tried to optimize my sleep as best as possible.  Most people believe that as long as you sleep enough, then when you sleep shouldn’t matter.  I and many other people couldn’t disagree with this more.  When you sleep matters, as it can drastically affect the quality of your sleep.

If you can’t sleep well you literally die!  Very slowly of course, but it will degrade everything and cause you to age way faster than anything else.  Poor sleep can lead to several negative health issues including weakened immunity, accelerated aging, degradation, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, decreased recovery time, decreased cognitive function, inability to heal, and the one that I know most of you will be concerned about is that it can make you fat!

Start by acknowledging your ventilation rate and return it to what is known as perfect breath, a 5 count inhalation and 5 count exhalation. Complete 5 repetitions of cyclical 5/5 count breathes. You will have more mental clarity, emotional regulation, energy and own your nervous system.

I am currently 48 years old and am continuing my Benjamin Button lifestyle of aging backwards.  I used to have the mindset that as you get older you just have to preserve and hang on to your health and longevity as much as you can, but eventually you see it slip away from you.  Not anymore. 

Decide what you need to bring you peace of mind, and what you want in your life.  This means having a clear picture of what you want to your life to look like, for yourself, and putting together a well-defined set of goals to get you to that life.

I have an amazing life! Why is that? It has nothing to do with success in career, business, money, education, athletic achievements, or anything like that. My life is amazing because I have amazing relationships..

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on the philosophy that stress, anxiety, depression, or any strong emotion has the potential to interrupt the smooth flow of energy throughout the body.

Why do most people fail?  In short, it’s mindset.  With everything you accomplish in life, 80% is psychology, and 20% is strategy and execution.  So how do we make sure that you don’t fall victim to this stat, and how can you become the top 5 percent that succeed?  Below are my top 5 points I want to highlight to ensure that you don’t fail, all associated with making sure you have the right psychology.

Dr. Moira Kwok, BSc (Hons) NDNaturopathic Doctor Did you know that women spend an average of 9.5 years ON their period throughout their life? If that seems excessive, let’s break down the numbers: Girls typically get their period at around the age of 12 and women typically hit menopause at around the age of 50….

This cold and flu season will be one like no other that we have ever seen.  With the obvious pandemic still plaguing us, in addition to the regular cold and flu season that I predict will be even stronger this year, it is that much more important that we keep our immune systems strong.  Our best defense against all illnesses still is, and will always be our immune system.

By:  Dr. David Lee, Chiropractor, Life / Health / Peak Performance Coach Many people think that to lose weight it’s as simple as just eat better and exercise more.  While these things are very important, there is much more to it than that.  Your body is complex, and it’s no where as simple as just…

Dr. Moira Kwok, BSc (Hons) NDNaturopathic Doctor With the new year just 2 months away, we can already feel our patients starting to plan for how they’re going to make a fresh start or keep the momentum of their health going. Our naturopathic doctor, Dr. Moira, is excited to be bringing a North American-wide women’s health…