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- Tone Up Your Triceps with These 4 Moves - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2020 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampReady to say goodbye to your “bat wings” or “bingo arms”? Want to tone up your arms before tank top season finally arrives? You’re not alone! The triceps area or the back of the arm is an area that many people struggle with and it’s something I get asked about often – especially by my ...
Views: 630 - Canada's New Food Guide: Yay or Nay? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2019 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampIt’s about time that Canada updated its Food Guide. Since its creation in 1942, the food guide has only been revised seven times with the last revision done in 2007. When Canada’s Official Food Rules were first introduced the intention behind them was to fatten up Canadian soldiers ...
Views: 1006 - How Understanding Your Genes Can Help You Customize Your Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2019 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDespite the amazing advancements in emergency care, when it comes to chronic health conditions and longevity, our current system very often falls short in improving the status of our vitality and long-term health. We are now facing epidemic levels of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and ...
Views: 660 - Boost Your Health by Earthing - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2019 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you remember the last time you ran barefoot through a field, or laid in the grass to look up at the clouds? What about the last time you slipped off your sandals and got sand between your toes? In the field of health, this type of activity is known as “earthing”. Earthing involves placing ...
Views: 839 - Busting the Chocolate Milk Myth - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampChocolate milk has become many gym-goers favorite post workout drink, but is it really as beneficial as it is advertised to be? I don’t think so! The Myth: Recent Studies have shown that drinking chocolate milk after exercising is advantageous because of its protein content. Compared to plain ...
Views: 4362 - Should You Go Gluten-Free? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThe phrase “gluten-free” seems to be everywhere these days. There are books, blogs, websites, gluten-free bakeries, menu items, and so on. Gluten-free foods are even being placed on the shelves of chain grocery stores! With all the talk, you may be wondering if living gluten-free could benefit ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Are You Taking Control of Your Hormones? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampIn my 15 years in practice, I have encountered my fair share of patients having hot flashes right there on my table while getting adjusted. They are usually embarrassed and apologize profusely for being so damp. I smile and tell them that a little sweat never made me nervous as I have been going ...
Views: 1232 - Allergies: How Healthy is Your Home? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampOutdoor allergies are often debilitating for a lot of people in the spring and summer. The environments we subject ourselves to on a daily basis does have a great impact on our health. Believe it or not, poor air quality exposure may be having a negative affect on your health. North ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Are Your Bones Strong Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThere are 208 bones in the human body and 143 joints. If any of these weaken, your body’s mechanics can be thrown out of balance, affecting your overall physical health. For this reason, it is important that you pay as much attention to your bone health as you do to the rest of your ...
Views: 1412 - Health Check: Healthy or Not? - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampEating a healthy, balanced diet is important. Unfortunately, it can also be confusing! The other day, while grocery shopping, I noticed something alarming: A Health Check symbol on a frozen chicken dinner. At first, I thought my eyes had deceived me. They couldn’t possibly endorse such a food; ...
Views: 1211 - Diabetes – Is Your Lifestyle Putting You at Risk? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWhat would you say if I told you that not only is Type 2 diabetes preventable, it is by and large curable if you are willing to make some simple, inexpensive lifestyle changes? Believe it! Diabetes rates for both adults and children are climbing out of control! Currently, one in four ...
Views: 1113 - Blood Pressure: Is Yours Rising? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHypertension has become the reality for many who are leading stressful lifestyles, coupled with an unhealthy diet and a lack of exercise. The global prevalence of hypertension is currently estimated at 1 billion. That translates into 1 in 3 adults having high blood pressure. Often dubbed the ...
Views: 1142 - Winter Blues Got You Down? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampAre you feeling tired, irritable or simply just, “down in the dumps?” If so, it is likely that you are suffering from the dreaded condition, Winter Blues. The official name for it is Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), interesting acronym, isn’t it? Now, I am not generally one for labels, ...
Views: 2189(6 votes) - Do You Know What You Want For 2011? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp““He (or she) who fails to plan, plans to fail.” ~ Winston Churchill Do you know what you want for 2011? It sounds like a simple enough question but, do you REALLY know? Or, are you going about life on autopilot and not really thinking about what you want out of life? When I lecture at ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - The Keys to Finding More Hours in Your Day - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you need more time? One of the number one complaints I hear on a daily basis is “I just don’t have the time.” That is the excuse for so many things from diet and exercise to business endeavours and quality family time. If you are one of those “there’s never enough time” people, don’t ...
Views: 1031 - Are You Stressing Over the Holidays? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWow, can you believe the holidays are almost here? From time constraints and shopping headaches to holiday feasts and financial worries, everyone is dealing with a huge array of stressors this time of year. Are you worrying too much right now? Are you so busy taking care of everyone and ...
Views: 1036 - What Exactly Are You Eating? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampAs we head into the holiday season we are faced with one of the biggest health challenges of the entire year. Dinner parties, family gatherings, and business events all seem to focus on one thing during this time…Food. Now, I’m not here to lecture you on how much you eat during the holidays. ...
Views: 1081 - Improve Your Cardio in Less Time and Burn Fat More Efficiently - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHow would you like to be more efficient with your cardio exercise while exercising for shorter time and burning more calories? You may not need to exercise as long as you think! A while back I came across the work of Dr. Al Sears who has been in the field of exercise for over 25 years. His PACE™ ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - Deodorant - What You Need to Know! - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHere are the most common chemicals used in deodorants that you should avoid buying: Aluminum – One main concern with deodorants is related to their high levels of aluminum salts. Aluminum chloride, aluminum carbohydrate and aluminum zirconium chlorhydrate glycine complexes can make up 25 ...
Views: 2648(3 votes) - The Organic Debate – Fruits and Vegetables You Should Eat Organic - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHere are some general suggestions about what fruits and vegetables to eat organic. Remember that pesticides are very harmful to humans, still a leading debate in the produce world. Because of pesticides, the average farm land yields 200 percent more than it did before they were introduced 70 ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Weight Training Exercises – A Need for Change - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI was just talking to a patient yesterday about his work-outs. He mentioned how he had plateaued with his results. I so often hear that comment. I started asking him questions – how often did he worked out? What did he do for his routine? Not surprisingly, he has been doing the exact same ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - 14 Tips on Eating Your Way to Wellness - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp1. Break your fast(breakfast)- increase metabolism; non-acid producing, low-sugar/glycemic fruits and green/fruit juices; or light, alkalizing foods only. 2. Grazing-eating 5-6 smaller meals per day vs. 3 large meals (a portion is the size of your fist, not what you can get on your ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - Glycemic Index - Why You Should Pay Attention to It - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThe Glycemic Index (GI) of a carbohydrate source is an important factor to take into consideration. Entire books have been written on the subject and I will not attempt to go into great detail, but here is the “gist” of it. The Glycemic Index shows the various rates at which a carbohydrate ...
Views: 1481(3 votes) - Proteins - Are You Getting Enough? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampNutrients Nutrients can be divided into two major groups: 1) Macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates and fat 2) Micronutrients – vitamins, minerals and water Macronutrients – Protein “I don’t work out so I don’t need a lot of protein!” If only I had a dime for every time I’ve ...
Views: 1258(2 votes) - Fats - Are You Getting Enough of the Good Ones? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampMacro-nutrients – Fat Have you noticed that we are, as a population, eating less fat but are fatter than ever? How is that!? We need certain fats for our bodies to function properly. Fats are needed to help form cell membranes, carry fat-soluble vitamins, build tissue, produce hormones, ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Not Sleeping Well? Tips and Strategies for Better Sleep! - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThe Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep Do you have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 and older, or about one in every seven people, have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep – contributing to insomnia. Part of the problem is 80 percent of ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - The new wonder supplement – Resveratrol? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHave you ever been to France, Italy, or Greece? One thing you will notice right away is that their diets are loaded with fat, olive oil and wine at almost every meal. For decades, scientists and nutritional experts have wondered why these Mediterranean cultures live so long with such low ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Fighting the Flu Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWith Fall, we brace ourselves for many changes – leaves change color, kids are back at school, and the carefree way of life we’ve been living all summer falls victim to the fears associated with flu season which has come knocking at our door. Naturally, trying to protect yourself and your family ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Setting Goals and Shaping Your Future - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI often start my Wellness On The Go™ workshops with information about the importance of setting goals. By a show of hands, I ask the audience to demonstrate how many of them have goals, and whether or not these goals have been documented. Throughout the course of my workshops I have come to ...
Views: 3180(5 votes) - Are you leveraging affirmations to increase your success? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWhat Are Affirmations? Affirmations are considered “new age” terminology for the practice of positive thinking. The principle is to surround yourself with positive statements and ideas about what you want in life, and you will be more likely to achieve your goals. Affirmations are positive ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Meditation: It's Easier Than You Think! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI don’t know about you but the word meditation by it self used to intimate me like crazy. I had this picture of a yoga master “humming” away and I was thinking I can’t do that! I can’t sit still for more then 1 minute before my mind takes over with 1000 thoughts (I have to pick up the dry ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - The Truth About Sunscreen - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampFor many of us, the smell of sunscreen triggers memories of hot summer days, and trips to the beach—we wear it at the cottage, on the boat, in the water, and while weeding the garden . But when was the last time we stopped, and asked ourselves—what exactly is sunscreen, and how does it protect ...
Views: 1360(1 vote) - Who is on Your Wellness Team? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWho is on your Wellness Team or, your “W-team”, as I like to call it. First of all, you should be the biggest player on your team and your biggest fan! All that said, I love the following quote: “Professionals have coaches – amateurs don’t.” Anonymous You don’t have to do it alone, ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Magnetism and Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWhat Is Magnetism? Magnetism is a force of attraction (or repulsion) that acts at a distance. Any time a charged particle moves, it creates a magnetic field around its path of travel. The term magnetism refers to the phenomenon associated with a magnetic field, and the magnetic force that it ...
Views: 4835(1 vote) - Vitamin Water - For Health or For Money? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampVitamin Water Is Vitamin Water worth your money? Glaceau Vitaminwater with added vitamins and electrolytes has become one of the most popular water beverages on the market. Oh, and its hip-packaging and quirky product names don’t seem to hurt sales either. But is paying the extra two or three ...
Views: 1589 - Fiber: Are You Better Off Eating a Cardboard Box? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampNot all fiber is created equally; however, many people are unaware of this fact. By eating whole wheat toast or a bowl of cereal in the morning, many of my patients believe that they are getting the right kind of fiber for their diet. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. There are different ...
Views: 5263(1 vote) - Sugar: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampIn 2009, it was estimated that more than 50% of North Americans consumed nearly half a pound of sugar PER DAY! Sugar is in almost everything we consume – from pretzels to soda, yet consuming it has proven to be very detrimental to our health. Several years ago we all went on low fat diet: low ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Are You Strong Enough? 4 Core Strength Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampStretching can be overrated! Now don’t get me wrong, it is essential, but even if you are flexible enough to touch your toes, without the core strength to support your spine, you may be risking injury. My point is simply this; without core strength training, you are missing a significant ...
Views: 2498(1 vote) - What Are Your Core Values? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWe often hear of core values for companies or corporations, but what are your core values? Whether we know it or not, each of us has our own set of values. They are what determine which aspects of life we regard as important, and greatly affect how we deal with day-to-day situations. Our social, ...
Views: 2698(1 vote) - Are You Eating Right for Your Metabolic Type? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampAre you putting the right type of fuel into your body? Regular or diesel? Do you know what happens to a diesel car if you put regular octane gas into it? The result depends upon how much of the wrong fuel you put into the gas tank. If you filled the tank with the wrong fuel, the car may run ...
Views: 1518(3 votes) - Breast Health: What is Digital Infrared Thermography? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampFamiliarizing oneself with the various means to detect and diagnosis breast cancer is incredibly important, and will hopefully enable you, or the women in your life, to make more informed decisions when deciding how to go about breast cancer prevention and protection. Though I do not wish to ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - Vitamin D and Sun Exposure: Shedding Some Light on The Issue - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThe media and healthcare professionals have highlighted the harms and consequences of exposure to sunlight, however, there are many important benefits to sun exposure as well, which are often overlooked. Furthermore, sunscreen is often seen as the healthy choice for sun protection, but this ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - Omega-3 and Omega-6: Striking the Right Balance - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you remember when you were young and your parents forced you to take ?sh oil by the teaspoon, saying that it was good for you? Guess what? They were right! Omega-3 and Omega-6 are called essential fatty acids (EFAs) and are poly-unsaturated fats. Since your body cannot manufacture EFAs, ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - Core Strength: Getting The Most Out Of You Fitness Routine - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampStretching can be overrated! Now don’t get me wrong, it is essential, but even if you are ?exible enough to touch your toes, without the core strength to support your spine, you may be risking injury. My point is simply this; without core strength training, you are missing a signi?cant component ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 and older, or about one in every seven people, have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep – contributing to insomnia. Part of the problem is 80 percent of North Americans say they believe it’s not ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Vitamin D and Sun Exposure: Shedding Some Light on The Issue - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThe media and healthcare professionals have highlighted the harms and consequences of exposure to sunlight, however, there are many important benefits to sun exposure as well, which are often overlooked. Furthermore, sunscreen is often seen as the healthy choice for sun protection, but this ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - The Ugly Truth About Cosmetics - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDid you know that the number one role of your skin is to act as a barrier? Even so, everything we put on our skin is absorbed and goes into our bloodstream. As a result, we shouldn’t put anything on our skin that we wouldn’t eat! According to research, the average person absorbs about ?ve ...
Views: 3285(1 vote) - Gluten: Are You Sensitive To It? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you ever notice yourself feeling bloated, tired or gassy after a meal? Chances are you may have a sensitivity or intolerance to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in all forms of wheat, rye, oats, barley and related hybrids. It is used in food processing because it binds, stabilizes and ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Deodorant: Sometimes the Facts Stink - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWe all sweat, so it’s not surprising that 90 percent of us regularly use antiperspirants and deodorants. In fact, only one other bathroom staple – toothpaste, exceeds sales of these products! You likely use deodorant to mask underarm odor or use antiperspirants to reduce sweating. ...
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