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Eric Bakker Naturopath » Articles » Healthy Lifestyle

Eating a natural whole foods diet that is balanced and fresh, regular exercise such as walking, avoiding tobacco and all drugs, and getting plenty of rest are the components that make up a healthy lifestyle. To keep them in top condition, our bodies are like machines that need the right proportions of protein, carbs, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water to function properly. If you get the proportions wrong, your health will likely suffer as a result. This category will (eventually) contain many articles that cover many aspects of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. articles

Anti-Aging Benefits Of Antioxidants

When looking to balance your antioxidant intake, it is important to vary the antioxidant rich foods you consume. The best way to achieve a high level of antioxidants daily in your diet is to consume fresh foods and take a...

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Snake Oil Salesmen

       

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Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is a condition where your blood sugar (glucose) level is below the normal range. Your body's primary energy source is glucose. Hypoglycemia is frequently associated with diabetes management. It is essential to consume the right carbohydrates to overcome this...

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Happiness

Happiness is a state of emotional well-being that a person experiences either in a narrow sense, when good things happen in a specific moment, or more broadly, as a positive evaluation of one's life and accomplishments overall — that is,...

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Mindful Eating

Are you eating while reading this on your phone or computer? Do you frequently snack while watching TV? From time to time, we're all guilty of it. We sit down to a wonderful meal and pull out our phones or...

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Eric's 3 Basic Nutrition Principles

When I'm online and read health and wellness articles, everyone has got their own opinion, from the sublime to the ridiculous and even wacky. I've worked with patients in the past who consume only dried fruits and tofu, through to...

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