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Detoxifcation Debunked: The truth about safe effective and simple detoxification (Part 2 of 2) 3 Comments Read more »

Detoxifcation Debunked: The truth about safe effective and simple detoxification (Part 2 of 2)

Hello friends of pureBalance and fellow health enthusiasts. In part 1 of this article we talked about the basics of how and why we do a detox and some common myths surrounding detoxification. That part was the foundational understanding of what is a detox and…


Detoxifcation Debunked: The truth about safe, effective and simple detoxification (Part 1 of 2) 2 Comments Read more »

Detoxifcation Debunked: The truth about safe, effective and simple detoxification (Part 1 of 2)

Hello friends of pureBalance and fellow health enthusiasts. Spring time is here and inevitably we start to think about undertaking our customary spring cleaning. Even though this often means we clean out the cupboards, closets and garage many of us want to try a “spring…


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Follow Me, Dr. Elias Markou in the Toronto Star

Turning Point – Making Dreams Come True After 50 The Toronto Star put a call out to its readers to participate in a 10 week life changing exercise with a professional of their choice. I applied as a professional to help one lucky reader begin…


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Lemon Water: Miracle or Myth?

Hello friends of pureBalance and fellow health enthusiasts, I recently was asked by an attendee of one of my presentations about the benefits of drinking lemon water. There a lot of information on the internet and it’s sometimes difficult to sift through opinions, blogs and…


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Meet the Doctor: Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND

Hello friends of pureBalance and fellow health enthusiasts, I wanted to briefly introduce myself as a new member of the pureBalance healthcare team. In the spirit of community and relationship that is so central to the mission of the pureBalance Wellness Centre, I wanted to…


Tropical Travel 101: Staying Healthy While on Vacation. Leave a comment Read more »

Tropical Travel 101: Staying Healthy While on Vacation.

Hello friends of pureBalance Wellness Centre and fellow health enthusiasts, I recently, went on a mid-winter trip to sunny Dominican republic for a little rest and relaxation and to get away from the semi-cold temperatures of Toronto. Going to the Caribbean can be an exciting…


Dr. Elias' Top 5 Heart Health Tips Leave a comment Read more »

Dr. Elias’ Top 5 Heart Health Tips

The Heart is an amazing organ, it pumps to keep our body alive. It seems as Canadians we are paying a lot of attention to this key organ in the body. In our quest to maintain a healthy heart, here are five tips that will…


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Dr Elias’ Top Five Natural Products to Consider for 2012

So 2012 is here to stay and we now need to look at some of the new trending natural products that will become part of your life in 2012. 1) Whole Food Plant Based Protein Powders, so if you consume Isowhey protein to build muscle…


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Ringing in the New Year with Your Family

As we approach the beginning of a New Year, start thinking of what activities you’ll take part in with your family. Are you open to starting some new traditions? Here are a few ideas to consider: 1- Make a family vision board, where everyone contributes…


Dr Eli’s Pick of the Top Five Minerals of 2011 Leave a comment Read more »

Dr Eli’s Pick of the Top Five Minerals of 2011

5. Iron A deficiency in iron results in fatigue, poor work performance and a decrease in immunity. Iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport. [1] 4. Iodine Iodine is best known for its major effects on thyroid function, it is the…


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