Do I need to go gluten free?
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 […]
Dr. Joey’s 50 tips for optimal aging!
This coming Monday is my birthday – I will be 53. 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 […]
Do detoxes really work?
Do detox and cleanses really work? You bet they do! Read on to learn how to optimize liver and gut health naturally.
7 Steps to a healthy microbiome
When I wrote my second book The Natural Makeover Diet years ago, I included a section in the book that detailed how “you are only as healthy as your pipes”. In other words, you are only as healthy as you are absorbing, digesting and excreting. Symptoms such as bloating, reflux, stomach aches and constipation are […]
4 Simple Routines to Improve your Health
Are you looking to feel your very best? Try these simple daily routines to improve both your physical and mental health!
Natural Ways to Support Your Immune System
As cold and flu season is around the corner, it’s important to discuss the ways to naturally support your immune system at this time of year. Prevention is key when it comes to health and wellbeing and preventing the onset of respiratory illnesses is something to work towards. Check out these natural ways to support […]
Is Stress Affecting Your Digestion? Here’s What To Do…
Have you ever had butterflies in your stomach before making a big decision? When you’re stressed do you feel like a bottomless pit when it comes to snack foods? This is because the gut and the brain are connected and constantly in communication with one another so what you eat affects how you feel and […]
Are you suffering from Zoom fatigue? Here’s what you can do…
Most of us have transitioned from commuting to the office and in-person meetings to sitting at our home office desks and partaking in virtual meetings all day long. At this point, most of us are feeling the “zoom fatigue” effects and this looks like exhaustion, low energy and lack of motivation by the end of […]
7 Ways to Reduce Waste and Be Eco-Friendlier
Water bottles, dryer sheets and plastic grocery bags are convenient, but they are rapidly filling our landfills and causing harm to the environment. Every year, each Canadian produces over 500 kg of waste. Here are some easy suggestions to reduce waste and make your home more eco-friendly. 1. Practice FIFO (first in, first out) You […]
How To Fix Your Sleep
Most of us can relate to feeling sleep deprived, groggy and endlessly tired as we maneuver through the workday. We resort to caffeine, mid-day naps and sugary carbohydrates to get us through our daily tasks until it’s time to get back into bed for the night. Did you know that fewer than 6 hours of […]