Are you ready? It’s here! Below you will find all the very best holistic gifts to give to those you love (or to treat yourself!). Check out some great savings when it comes to beauty, health, detox, and accessories. Wishing you all the very best in health and happiness this holiday season. Dr. Joey xo A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS Shulman Health – Health is the first wealth! This year, you can purchase Shulman Health’s 5-week Kickstarter program for your loved ones. Whether it is boosting energy, improving digestion, detoxing, balancing hormones or simply taking back ..read more

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 human body’s primary filtration system, converting toxins into waste products, cleansing your blood, and metabolizing nutrients and medications to provide the body with some of its most important proteins. Your liver also makes bile, which helps break down fat from food and stor ..read more

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 rounds, toss with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning or sea salt. Bake at a high temperature until crispy and enjoy! INGREDIENTS 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 to 2 tablespoons  ..read more

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 – that when I follow them, I feel (and look) years younger. When I fall off the health wagon with these steps – I can instantly see and feel the difference. So…because writing is one of my favourite things to do, I was inspired to put together a “50 tips over the age of 50” list to identify some simple steps tha ..read more

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 backfire. My motto has always been – if you cannot see yourself following a version of a program for 5 years or longer – don’t do it!  The second step is to adopt healthy habits that stick. By doing so – you will be able to balance hormones and restore your gut back to health ..read more

I am often asked by my clients if I believe in the benefits of detoxing. My answer is yes – I absolutely do. With the amount of toxins we are exposed to daily – in our food, soil, water and in cleaning and beauty products and other household products – helping the body lighten its toxic load is more important than ever before. However, when starting a detox or a cleanse -the approach does not have to be overly restrictive or difficult to follow. Keep in mind – small daily steps can have a huge improvement on health.  In short, a detoxification plan is designed to optimize liver and diges ..read more

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 impact food has on energy, motivation and mood. While continued research is needed – here are a few basics steps that can start your journey to feeling better fast.  When discussing food and mood, there are 3 main pillars that are necessary to consider which include:  Foods that lowe ..read more

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 into your daily diet. Lemons – Lemons are packed with vitamin C and fiber and are quite beneficial for weight loss, cleansing and skin health. This delicious fruit contains a compound called naringenin, which can help to redu ..read more

I made you look didn’t I? How could I possibly combine the taste of a bagel with tofu and make it work? Well I must say….it works and it is delicious! Enjoy this easy recipe made in the air fryer that takes only 15 minutes. If you do not have an air fryer -no worries -there are instructions below on how to make it in your oven. Tofu is a great protein alternative if you are looking to reduce your meat consumption and go more plant based. Enjoy! Here’s what you’ll need to make the tofu: Tofu – you are looking for firm tofu to cut into cubes.  Bagel seasoning – You can order any ..read more

My absolute favourite food is pizza. But…being a gluten free, dairy free gal – I need to be creative and always find ways to enjoy my favourite dishes.  While I do eat gluten free pizza crusts from time to time -I also enjoy making my own. To feel my best, I avoid grains at most of my nighttime meals -so this grain free recipe is perfect. The zucchini crust will end up being crispy and is the perfect option to add your favourite toppings such as tomato sauce, pesto, fresh herbs and grilled vegetables.  Enjoy! INGREDIENTS · 2 cups shredded zucchini (1 to 1-1/2 medium), squeezed ..read more