Healthy Summer Treat for Kids!

I don't know about your kids, but mine like anything that's frozen on a stick! I decided to make them a healthy, naturopathic popsicle. I used 2 ripe avocados, 2 bananas, roughtly 1/2 cup soy milk, and 2 Tbsp honey. Puree with a hand blender. Pour into popsicle trays. They turned out great! They had a soft bite and tasted good. The benefits here are the high omega 3 content of the avocado, and the overall nutrition of the banana (magnesium, potassium etc). This is a great, low sugar alternative to some of the awful frozen products marketed for kids. They were happy and so was I!
Another practitioner I know recommends Greens Plus for kids, mixed with a little fruit juice, and frozen in popsicle trays. This would be another great alternative! If you discover any others, i'd love to hear feedback from parents!

Dr. Anna Falkowski HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor & Clinic Director
Vitality for Life Health Center
www.vitalityforlife.ca

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Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director
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Post-Partum Core Recovery (Flat Abs!)

Many of you have heard me talk about the importance of recovering/maintaining a strong core after pregnancy, and many of you know that I highly recommend Julie Wiebe's program to help women get back on their feet after pregnancy. Julie's approach as a physiotherapist is wonderful in helping women get back those flat abs, better posture, improve diastasis (abdominal wall separation) and urinary problems that can take place during/after pregnancy. I went through Julie's seminar & workshop and it has helped me tremendously.
Julie is coming to our area to help some of my patients, so if you are interested in participating in the this amazing workshop, please contact me! She will be speaking to women on Sunday June 8, and is available to do workshops in small groups as well. More information can be found at www.interiorfitness.com!

Dr. Anna Falkowski HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor & Clinic Director
Vitality for Life Health Center
www.vitalityforlife.ca

Dr. Anna Falkowski HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director
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www.vitalityforlife.ca
Twitter: @NaturoDoctor
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Olive Baby is now live online!!

I'm very excited to let you know that Olive Baby products are now online at www.olivebaby.ca ! You can view the products and read the ingredients, suggested uses and descriptions on the website. I would like to include some reviews of the products, so for all of you that are using them, I would greatly appreciate your feedback via email, if you wouldn't mind me using your review online! Please help spread the word, as the Olive Baby line is truly a community endeavour that is helping support a great cause!

Dr. Anna Falkowski HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor & Clinic Director
Vitality for Life Health Center
www.vitalityforlife.ca

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Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director
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Twitter: @NaturoDoctor
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Swine Flu Homeopathic Prevention

Just wanted to let everyone know that there are a few options that are now available to help strengthen your immune system again any viral infection! We are still offering the Homeopathic Flu shot (one injection/gargle per month for a suggested total of 3 doses) - this worked wonders over the winter, so it's a great option for anyone looking for the additional protection.
New - 'GUNA flu': this is a homeopathic remedy taken orally, once daily for 6 days to help prevent viral infection! There are both preventative and symptomatic ingredients in this remedy, all of which are a safe and natural alternative to the anti-influenza vaccine!

Dr. Anna Falkowski HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor & Clinic Director
Vitality for Life Health Center
www.vitalityforlife.ca

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Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director
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Cosmic Cookies - thanks Carol!

This weekend I recieved a sampling a my best friend Carol's Cookies...they were delicious and healthy, so i thought I'd share the recipe!
Planet Organic, Cosmic Cookies
Ingredients
• 2 1/4 cups quick oats
• 2 cups spelt flour
• 1 cup sunflower seed
• 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
• 1/4 cup flax seed
• 1 cup granulated unbleached cane sugar (brown sugar will work)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 3/4 cups dark chocolate chips or carob chips
• 1 1/4 cups raisins
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup soymilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Combine dry ingredients : from oats to raisins.
Combine wet ingredients: from water to soy milk.
Stir dry and wet together until just combined.
Portion cookie dough using 1/3 C measure and place on baking tray.
Gently flatten cookies.
Bake for 24 minutes or until lightly browned

Dr. Anna Falkowski HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director
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www.vitalityforlife.ca
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Naturopathic Medicine Week

This week is Naturopathic Medicine Week, and I'm encouraging all patients who have had their lives changed by naturopathic medicine to spread the word. During this time of 'uncertainty' with the Swine flu, I'm hoping that people come to realize the many benefits of living a healthy lifestyle with prevention in mind. Naturopathic medicine is a wonderful form of healthcare that keeps these things a priority, and keeps individuals healthy in all aspects of their lives. This week I will be doing a health-fair at the Source, and hopefully educating people on the many benefits of having a naturopathic doctor as part of their health team!

Dr. Anna Falkowski HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor & Clinic Director
Vitality for Life Health Center
www.vitalityforlife.ca

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Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director
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www.vitalityforlife.ca
Twitter: @NaturoDoctor
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