Dr. Jillian Bevan, ND

Meditate to ease stress, reduce blood pressure, and lower your risk of heart disease. Using an app at home, like Headspace, is an easy way to build meditation into your everyday.

Frequent nut consumption and risk of coronary heart disease in women: prospective cohort study

Having 5 ounces of nuts a week can decrease your risk of developing heart disease and dying from a heart attack by 35%. Any kind of nut will do, except peanuts, because they had no effect on risk reduction. This means we should be eating at least 5 handfuls of nuts each week to reap the heart-disease fighting benefits.

Fermented foods, neuroticism, and social anxiety: An interaction model. - PubMed - NCBI

Eating fermented foods like kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi, organic miso, and yogurt can help reduce social anxiety.

Dr. Jillian Bevan, ND

Did you know that your favourite winter chore can increase your risk of a heart attack? Here are some tips to help you shovel smart. #heartmonth

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Did you know that February is Heart Month? Heart disease and stroke take one life every 7 minutes and 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor. Although these are troubling statistics, up to 80% of all premature deaths from heart disease and stroke can be prevented by adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours. If you are looking to reduce your risk, stay tuned for some heart health tips!

Dr. Jillian Bevan, ND

Are you living with peripheral neuropathy from your cancer treatments? If so, have a look at this article to learn what you can do to prevent, manage and treat this troublesome symptom. Before you rush out and purchase any of the supplements discussed in this article, be sure to consult with your naturopathic doctor about what will be effective and safe for you.

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Unmanaged chronic stress can take a toll on your whole body, including your brain! Learn more about how stress affects the way you think and feel with this awesome video.

Listen into 610 CKTB this Sunday at 8am to learn tips on how to boost your mood. I'll be sitting down with Julie Beaver to do a segment of the Health Wise radio show. Tune in!

World Cancer Day 2016 Video - We Can. I Can.

What can you do on #WorldCancerDay?

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Cancer is the world's biggest killer, but there is a lot you can do to reduce your risk. On #WorldCancerDay, learn how to protect yourself and the ones you love.

Sleeping Naked Makes You Healthier and Wealthier

Good quality sleep is vital for optimal functioning. Cooling your body temperature down in the evening can increase the depth of your sleep and reduce the number of wakings you experience. When's the last time you embraced your birthday suit?

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Do Monday's get you down? Try opening your eyes to the gifts of the day and look for what you might be taking for granted. Manifesting gratefulness allows us to savour positive life experiences and can bolster feelings of self-worth and self-esteem. It can also help us cope with stress and adapt to new situations. Embrace your day. Take a moment to welcome #gratitude and #joy into your day.