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Fiber: How much is enough?
Fiber: How much is enough? Nutritional guidelines for North Americans recommend getting 14 grams of fiber for
Dry Skin Brushing
Dry Skin Brushing is a wonderful technique to add to your daily self-care routine. Our skin is
Water. How much is enough to drink per day?
The staff of life! How much water is enough per day? Here is a simple rule of
Decrease Inflammation for Sustainable Weight Loss
What are the factors involved in maintaining healthy weight? It is often said that the difference between
Healthy Skin From The Inside Out
Our skin is a window that reflects the state of our internal health (digestion, hormone balance, immune
Testing Hormones for Optimal Reproductive Health & Vitality
Do you experience PMS or painful, difficult menstrual periods? Painful periods are common, but they’re not normal.
Castor Oil Belly Treat
This is a favourite treat for a belly that needs extra love. It's a weekly self-care practice
Amaranth Breakfast Porridge
Amaranth Breakfast Porridge Recipe Ingredients: 1 Cup Amaranth 3 Cups Water 1 Pinch Cinnamon or Cardamom 1/4
How to support your Detox System
Do you struggle with these health issues? Constipation Acne Skin inflammation (rashes, eczema, psoriasis) Allergies Headaches What
Dr. Heidi Lescanec featured in EcoParent Summer 2022 Edition
Hi I’m Dr Heidi, I’m so excited to be published in EcoParent’s Magazine summer edition. I
Discover a ‘New You’ With Dr. Heidi’s Naturopathic Nutrition Ebooks
I view health through a positive lens, allowing me to provide functional guidance for individuals ready to
Dr. Heidi Lescanec Featured In EcoParent Magazine Summer 2022
I’m so excited to be featured on the front cover of EcoParent’s Summer 2022 edition! I’ve been
10 Superfoods to Fortify your Summer Diet!
Time to increase our intake of vitamin rich fruits and vegetables! Summer (coming right up!!) is a
Deep Belly / Diaphragmatic Breathing
Proper breathing is slow, deep and rhythmic. Deep means that the initial movement is from the abdomen.
Mindful eating: a how-to guide to feeding ourselves well
How you eat is as important as what you eat. Feeding yourself well is actually pretty darn
When life gives you lemons…you’ve just been shown the bright side!
As a long-time lover of lemons, I never quite got the full meaning of when life gives
Lemon Balm: A powerful herbal medicine for our time
Melissa officionalis - Lemon Balm: Physical distancing and washing your hands are absolutely critical, but we must
Ume Plum Vinegar
This is a brilliant red, tart and tangy japanese vinegar made from the venerable umeboshi plum and
Chia Seeds! (Salvia Hispanica)
These are the ultimate power food tiny wholefood of the legendary marathon running Tarahumara Indians of copper
