Expecting a child can be one of life’s most joyful experiences. Creating life and nurturing a baby throughout 9 months can bring many joyful moments, but it can also come with several unpleasant symptoms. We asked two of our team members, who are both moms to help answer some common questions expecting clients often ask us.
READ MOREWhen I work with clients to begin healing their relationship to food and their bodies, you may hear me reframe a bad body image day similar to a bad hair day. We’ve all had a bad hair day – maybe it’s flat, or too poufy, or you have that one piece of hair that won’t stop sticking straight up! If you’re struggling with body image today, can you think of it in a similar way to a bad hair day? Learn 5 tangible strategies to be more comfortable and get through the day.
READ MOREPCOS Supplements, Vitamins and Minerals Part 5 of a 5 part series to explore PCOS supplements and the best PCOS diet and nutrition tips (written by Teagan Evans, University of Alberta Student in the Nutrition and Food Science program at the University of Alberta and reviewed by our Health Stand Nutrition Dietitian Team). If you have been following our series on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) so far, you will have learned about the hormonal…
READ MORE3 Habit Hacks for Easier Nutrition Execution Before you skip over this article on healthy eating habits in favor of something more trendy in health and wellness please read on! In our virtual and in-person nutrition counseling practice, we see habits as one of the most important skills for our clients to master. When it…
READ MOREThe best exercise equipment (and only a few people use it correctly?) Guest Post By Tim Borys CEO, FRESH! Wellness Group As a fitness professional, I get asked A LOT by people what the best exercise or best piece of fitness equipment is. After I resist the strong urge to scream (seriously…it’s THAT many times), I calmly explain that…
READ MORETackling body image post birth The body undergoes a lot of changes in pregnancy and birth, so it is only natural to face new challenges with body image. This is especially true after the first child, but is also a normal issue during any postpartum phase. In fact, some moms would argue body image gets more challenging with…
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"Working with my dietitian has been life changing! She helped me break free from dieting, transform my beliefs about food, and embrace self-acceptance. I highly recommend Health Stand Nutrition—100 stars!"
– Anne Marie Shutt, Nutrition Counselling Client
"I’m a family physician and cannot recommend the Health Stand team enough. Their dietitians do more than give food advice, they help clients make deep, sustainable changes for lifetime health."
– Dr. Deb Putnam, Family Physician
"Thanks to Health Stand Nutrition, I’m more productive, energized, and committed to my long-term health. I’ve learned what to eat, why, and how to maintain it. Nutrition has never been this fun!"
– Leslie Fryers, Nutrition Counselling & Workplace Wellness Client
"I’ve struggled with eating problems and fad diets for years, but my dietitian was an angel—knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. She has genuinely changed my life. 10 stars!
– Devon Crewe, Nutrition Counselling Client
"I’m a psychologist, and Health Stand is my only source for exceptional dietitians. Andrea and her team provide compassionate, practical support that I trust my clients with completely."
– Adele Fox, Psychologist
"My quality of life has improved since seeing a Health Stand dietitian. She gave me the tools and knowledge to manage my IBS, and now my tummy is no longer a problem. Highly recommend!"
– L.H, Nutrition Counselling Client
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