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Staying Healthy over Christmas

December 9, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

  The Christmas season consists of several weeks of goodies and treats culminating with an abundant feast at the end of the month. The increased consumption of sugary, rich deserts and dishes, as well as alcoholic beverages can negatively impact … Continue reading

What to do if you are stressed out?

November 7, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

  When it comes to our daily lives, there are lots of things that can cause stress or anxiety.  We all experience this at least once in a while and so here are some ways to help support our bodies during … Continue reading

Clarifying Food Intolerances, Sensitivities, and Allergies

October 26, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

  These terms are often confused and incorrectly used. It is important that the differences between them are clear and each is term used appropriately. These three conditions differ in their underlying physiological mechanism, onset of symptoms, and treatment. Several symptoms … Continue reading

The benefits of exercise.

October 19, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

  As we have all heard many times before, “Exercise is Good for your Health” and the phrase “Use it or lose it” and these are both very true when it comes to exercise. Regular exercise or physical activity is very … Continue reading

Heavy Metal Testing

October 11, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Exposure to heavy metals can occur inadvertently – car exhaust, lead-based pain, flame retardant on children’s clothing, dental fillings, and can have myriad negative health effects. Heavy metals include mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium. Long-term exposure to small amounts may … Continue reading

The importance of man’s best friend.

October 1, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Most people will agree that having a pet is wonderful. A dog or cat is a living, breathing animal that provides love, devotion and sometimes entertainment. They are your most loyal companion and depend on you to feed and provide … Continue reading

What the heck is Diabetes all about?

September 22, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Type II diabetes is becoming more and more of an issue in the adult (and now more recently in the adolescent) population. The two primary causes of Type II diabetes are obesity and inactivity. Diabetes and pre-diabetes are on the … Continue reading

Acupuncture – What is it all about?

September 3, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Acupuncture has been part of the healthcare system in China for at least 2500 years.  It is based on the principle that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) that run throughout the body and are essential for health.  Each … Continue reading