It has been many months since my last post … on the Adriatic beaches of Croatia! It seems like a life time ago. I just wanted to send out a quick message to say that we have finally moved into our new space at 102-88 Lonsdale Ave in North Vancouver and it is looking good! Yeah! Thank you to all…
After my first week as a Mediterranean I am really starting to get a feel for the differences between the western world and the “old” world. Aside from the food being amazing, one of the major differences I have observed is the overall attitude of the people here. The french would say it’s a “je ne sais quoi”, and I…
Located on a small island off the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, in the first 24 hours of our trip we are already engulfed in the rich culture of Mediterranean living. Although 20 hours of travelling was a little arduous, using the simple technique of slight sleep deprivation and circadian adjustment with cappuccino and melatonin, my wife and I woke up…
After 6 months on the ketogenic diet I was surprised by my blood test results, although in retrospect I suppose I should have expected what happened. My entire nutritional profile is low! Apparently the ketogenic diet, although very good at supporting many health concerns metabolically, including anxiety, diabetes, heart disease and cancer, is not very nutrient dense. These results where…
I titled this page skin, hair and nails to grab some attention for whole foods! Really what I am excited about this week is Emily and my garden! It’s kicking ass. We have so many radishes, I’m considering fermenting some. Our lettuce is getting close to harvest. I have also had a few strawberries … These are tricky to get…
In mid-July Westcoast Integrative Health will be closing the doors at 156 West 3rd Street for good! After over 7 years of being at our current location we’re moving to a new location right in the heart of North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale area, in early August of 2014. This is a very exciting move for me, as I have been…