Ingredients: Crust: 170 grams ground almond flour 3/4 cup sugar A pinch of salt 1 egg 2 egg whites Filling: 6 eggs 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons potato flour (or gluten-free flour blend) Juice of two large lemons Preparation: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (slightly less than 400 degrees … [Read more...]
What you need to know about Celiac, Gluten Sensitivity, and everything in between
What is Celiac? Celiac, not to be confused with gluten intolerance, is a disease. Celiac disease is a chronic immune disorder that targets the digestive system and harms the small intestine, and is triggered by ingesting gluten. Celiac can cause long-lasting digestive problems and keep your body from getting all the … [Read more...]
Does Cosmetic Acupuncture Actually Work?
At BodaHealth, our goal is to provide a wide variety of natural health services to our patients. For that reason, we’re excited to highlight cosmetic acupuncture treatments by Danzhu Mowat. In addition to her credentials as a Registered Acupuncturist and TCM Herbalist, Danzhu trained with Zhang Ying, a Chinese-trained … [Read more...]
What is Chinese Medicine Good For?
An important and effective healing tool that we use at BodaHealth is that of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Because Chinese herbology is more complicated than buying a bottle of herbs at the drug store for your current symptom, and because the use of these herbs may feel unfamiliar to some, many people have questions. In … [Read more...]
Spotlight Interview: Danzhu Mowat
We’re thrilled to welcome Danzhu Mowat to the BodaHealth team! Danzhu is a Registered Acupuncturist, TCM Herbalist and Tai Qi and Qi Gong teacher. Read on to learn about her interesting background and healing philosophy. Jeda Boughton: Hi Danzhu, thank you so much for joining me today. I appreciate you taking the time to … [Read more...]
Can Chinese Medicine Help with Stomach Issues?
If you’re having digestive problems, you may not think about Chinese herbs as a treatment. However, there are a number of useful herbs that are compiled into formulas in TCM that can promote good digestion and relieve your symptoms. TCM stands for Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a way to describe the use of Chinese … [Read more...]
How Does Acupuncture Work?
At BodaHealth, we’ve found that prospective, new and current patients often have questions about acupuncture and Chinese medicine. We’ve also found that many people who are considering acupuncture are super-interested in knowing a little more about what it is and what’s involved. Below is a collection of some of the most … [Read more...]
Nutrition for Egg Health: How to nourish your eggs & support fertility
If you're trying to get pregnant, egg quality is a critical factor to consider. An embryo formed from an egg with abnormal chromosomes has much less potential to continue developing – this may manifest as the inability to get pregnant or as an early miscarriage. The good news is that the proportion of eggs with chromosome … [Read more...]
Acupuncture and Dry Needling or IMS: What’s the Difference?
I often get asked questions by my patients about whether we perform dry needling (also known as IMS or Intramuscular Stimulation) at BodaHealth, or how acupuncture and dry needling are different. My answer is yes we do, but it’s a little bit complicated. In this article, I hope to clear up some of the confusion surrounding … [Read more...]
What are the Benefits of Eating Walnuts and Water Chestnuts?
You may be surprised to learn that both walnuts and water chestnuts are herbs in Chinese medicine. It may be surprising because both are commonly eaten foods, but they also have some amazing healing properties. Here are some things to know: Water Chestnuts are actually the corms, or roots, of a grassy water plant. Found … [Read more...]
How Long Does the Postpartum Stage Last?
It’s all too easy to think that the pregnancy journey ends with labor and delivery. However, maintaining your health and regaining your strength in the days and weeks after you’ve had your baby is equally important. Called the postpartum period, the time after labor and delivery is sometimes called the fourth trimester. … [Read more...]
Practitioner Spotlight: Welcome Back Ewa Reid!
At BodaHealth, we understand the powerful role that good nutrition plays in your health. That’s why we’re so excited to have Ewa Reid as a member of our team! Ewa is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in fertility nutrition and works to help clients with a wide variety of health conditions find balance in … [Read more...]
Why Has My Knee Suddenly Started Hurting?
If you’re experiencing knee pain, you’re not alone. Knee pain affects about one-quarter of adults and is one of the most common causes of chronic pain. To tell you the truth, I’m one of those people. I’ve been dealing with knee pain for a couple of years, but it didn’t begin with a blazing crash on the ski slopes or a bad … [Read more...]
How Do You Heal Shin Splints?
Shin Splints: Your Questions Answered Shin splints can be a pain in your…uh, shin. This painful condition also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a sports injury that’s somewhat unique. Here are answers to some questions about shin splints: What exactly are shin splints? Simply put, shin splints is a term to … [Read more...]
TMJ Pain and Disorders
Do you frequently wake up with headaches? Do you have sensitive or sore teeth? Struggle with neck pain or sensitivity in your face? Can you hear a clicking or popping sound when you eat? If so, you may have something called a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). I know, it’s a big word used to describe pain and problems … [Read more...]
Six Things to Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you’re well-aware of the impact this condition has on your quality of life. Not only is IBS uncomfortable, but it may also involve urgent bathroom visits, unpleasant bouts of constipation and embarrassing gas and rumbling. To make matters worse, people who don’t know much … [Read more...]
Shells That Are Herbs
When you walk along a beach scattered with sea shells, you may be surprised to find that you’re walking among Chinese herbs! That’s right, a number of shells are included in the Chinese formulary for their healing properties. At first glance, it may seem far-fetched that the cast-off exoskeleton from marine snails, clams … [Read more...]
Get the Red Out: Help for Rosacea
If you’ve ever noticed someone with very red cheeks, you may have thought that they were sunburned or had just finished a hard workout, which may be the case. However, they may have a skin condition called rosacea. Primarily affecting the center of your face—cheeks, nose, forehead and chin—rosacea is a condition of redness, … [Read more...]
3 Smoothies for Fertility
Who doesn’t love a good smoothie? They’re quick, delicious, easy to make, easy to eat, and packed full of healthy goodness. Smoothies are a great way to get a number of nutrients and “superfoods” all in one meal. Plus, if you are as busy as I am, you appreciate the time saving convenience. Most mornings you’ll find me … [Read more...]
Healthy Weight Loss for Fertility
As women, weight can affect our ability to conceive. BMI (body mass index) is an indirect measure of body fat calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by your height (in meters). When trying to conceive, most OBGYNs will tell you that the ideal BMI for women falls somewhere between 20-25. Why? A lot of it has to do … [Read more...]
Moxibustion for Arthritis
In a previous post we introduced Moxibustion Therapy, which is an ancient yet 100% pure modality of healing. There is something rather mystically mesmerizing and relaxing about the Moxa smoke burning slowly and swirling in the atmosphere around you. At least, this is what my patients tell me! The feeling of Moxibustion … [Read more...]
Introducing: The Fertility Nutrition Program at BodaHealth!
It is estimated that 1 in 6 couples in Canada have trouble conceiving, which can be trying both physically and emotionally. Luckily, there are natural ways to support fertility, such as making strategic dietary and lifestyle changes, that can help you reach your goal of parenthood. A Nutrition Care Plan that is designed … [Read more...]
Gut Health & Fertility
Did you know that your gut health has an effect on your fertility? Our gut microbiome is an incredibly complex system and we’re only just beginning to learn how it impacts our health. One key feature of this system is to ensure healthy estrogen levels. This is called the estrobolome – a collection of microbes within the … [Read more...]
Eleven Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
If you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep at night, you’re not alone. An estimated 70% of adults report inadequate sleep (which should be 7-9 hours a night for adults) at least once a month, and over 10% report not getting enough sleep every night. And the impact of going without sleep is enormous. Consider this: … [Read more...]
Chinese Medicine and Nutrition
At BodaHealth, we frequently talk about Chinese food therapy and how it can be an effective component in treating a number of health conditions. If you’ve never experienced this kind of healing through food, you may think that it’s similar to conventional nutritional therapy, in which your diet is assessed for caloric … [Read more...]
