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Is a solar installation really a good idea? I think the appropriate answer to this question really is …. it depends. If you are looking at solar as an alternative energy strategy there are several key things to consider. In British Colombia, we make our power from hydroelectric, which at present is a renewable resource that has very low environmental…

Functional medicine is the incredible practice of determining biochemical individuality. Just as we are all unique, the nutrient demands in our bodies can certainly be the same. And like maintenance on your car or home, blood testing should be done at least on a yearly basis to determine health status. Although our health care system is not designed for the…

Our local fruits are some of the most powerful super foods on the planet. The berries are second to none! Fresh or even fresh frozen and cooked provide a much higher source of nutrition than processed acai, goji or other berries from outside of our geographic region. The main reason is that acai or goji berries are typically processed through…

It’s shocking how frequently I have come across men with low testosterone (low T) levels but higher than usual estrogen levels. Although both hormones are important for men and women, like all hormones in the body, it is all about balance. I frequently encourage clients to have their DHEA-S, total testosterone, and estrogen levels checked. For women this is a…

Chronic pain is a major issue for many people and osteoarthitis of the joints is one of the largest sources of pain that people experience. As osteoarthitis involves degeneration of the joint tissue from dystrophic calcium, aside from the recommendations outlined in the following article by Dr Mercola, reducing calcification and inflammation in the joints should be a key priority…