I have always considered boxed cereal to be a poor choice for breakfast. Why? Breakfast cereal is highly processed, inert, and typically loaded with sugar and additives. And yet, the majority of our youth reach for this human kibble every morning. Most breakfast...
By Natalie Haynes, Psychotherapist Introduction Hello, my name is Natalie Haynes and I am the resident Psychotherapist at Cornerstone Health Centre. I have been at Cornerstone since it was established back in 2009, working with individuals and couples dealing with a...
Looking for local, healthy sources of beef, poultry, pork or game? Look no further. We created this list of local organic and non-organic farms to help you source healthy meat choices for your family. Many of our patients are reluctant to buy meat in the regular...
Muffin tops aren’t just for middle aged women anymore! Men and women of all ages are spilling over their pants in increasing numbers. This phenomenon, known as central adiposity happens when a number of factors collide in your body: 1. Increasingly stressful...
I overheard a most interesting conversation between two young people today at a local cafe. They were eating a reasonably healthy lunch and complaining loudly about their high school cafeteria menu having changed. “They don’t even have a decent bag of chips anymore”...
With this summer heat, I am reminded of how many unhealthy cooling beverages there are available on the market. Before you reach for that cold pop or fruit juice, consider making water your choice. Patients often say to me that they get tired of drinking water or...
