Health, Wellness & self Care tips
welcome to Dr. Joey's self-care blog
most popular!
Explore my lifestyle posts and the art of living well to enrich your daily life.
LIFESTYLE
explore blog categories
Discover the ways optimal nutrition can boost your metabolism, balance hormones and more.
NUTRITION
Looking for some healthy recipes filled with "good for you" ingredients? Check out a few of my favourites!
RECIPES
search the blog
November 20, 2023
When you think about your digestive system- you do not always think about your liver – but you should! Everything you eat or drink, including medicine – passes through your liver. This critical organ is the size of a small football and sits under your lower ribcage on the right-hand side. Your liver represents the […]
read FULL POST
I am often asked if I believe in the benefits of detoxing. My answer is I absolutely do! With the amount of toxins we are exposed to daily and rates of chronic illness sky rocketing, helping the body lighten its toxic load is more important than ever before. When starting a detox or a cleanse […]
October 16, 2023
read full post
August 5, 2023
In my clinics, I have helped hundreds of clients follow a proper elimination diet. When I am asked if someone needs to go off of gluten, I look at all angles. Their inflammation, their hormone status, metabolic health, gut integrity and more. With that said, of all the food irritants in the diet, I believe gluten […]
read FULL POST
If you have read any of my books or articles, you know I am always focused on your hormones and gut health. In fact, research is very clear that your gut health is linked to your mood, immune system, skin health and even weight loss! So – what can you do to ensure your gut is in tip […]
April 7, 2023
read full post
March 17, 2023
I love sweet potatoes! Filled to the brim with vitamin A and C and a good source of fibre -both soluble and insoluble which is ideal for gut health, blood sugar balance and weight loss. Sweet potato French fries are actually quite easy to make. Just peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into wedges or […]
read FULL POST
Yesterday was my birthday – I am 51.. As I get older, self care has begun to take top priority for me. A little more effort, more mindfulness and a few bio hacking techniques that really do help me feel my best. Simply put, there are a few “go-to” health principles that are so powerful […]
February 26, 2023
read full post
February 9, 2023
At my clinics, half of my practice is over the age 40. Peri or post- menopausal – we have helped thousands of women feel their best and lose weight as they age. What is the magic behind this success? Well…the first step is to finally put an end to overly restrictive, low calorie approaches that often […]
read FULL POST
Do detox and cleanses really work? You bet they do! Read on to learn how to optimize liver and gut health naturally.
September 14, 2022
read full post
August 14, 2022
August 13, 2022 Have you ever noticed that the quality and quantity of food you eat impacts your mood? Do some foods leave you feeling foggy, tired, bloated, achy and a little down? If so- it’s not all in your head! Food, mood and brain chemistry is an emerging science that is clearly demonstrating the […]
read FULL POST
Food is not like medicine…food IS medicine. When it comes to nutrition and wellness, there are foods that contains such high nutrient density they are called superfoods. These foods offer incredibly powerful healing and anti-inflammatory benefits. While there are several superfoods that exist, the 5 listed below are the ones that I encourage you to include […]
