Dr Cobi
22348 Selkirk Ave V2X 2X5 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

Squash inflammation by consuming anti-inflammatory foods on a daily basis. Concentrate on eating the following foods to dramatically decrease the fires of inflammation in your body. Anti-inflammatory foods include fatty fish, dark leafy greens, raw nuts, ginger, turmeric, garlic, onions, peppers, unrefined cold pressed olive oil, berries, and tart cherries. Overwhelmed at the thought of how to get all those veggies in? One great way to achieve this is through a daily green sm...oothie. Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie Ingredients 1 scoop Mediclear Plus Anti-Inflammatory Protein Powder (https://store.drcobi.com/products/mediclear-plus) inch piece of ginger 2 cups of leafy greens (kale, collards, romaine, spinach, chard etc.) cup of organic celery 1 cup organic cucumber 1 cup of mixed frozen berries of your choice (strawberries, blueberries, cranberries etc.) 2 cups filtered water Instructions Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 min or until smooth. Serve immediately or store in airtight container for up to 1 day.

What might be causing your immune system to be working at a less than optimal level? Diet high in saturated or hydrogenated fat High surgery foods (4 grams of sugar is the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of sugar lowers the immune system for 5 hours) Nutrient deficiencies Poor gut flora aka lacking the "good bacteria" in the gut... Lack of fruit and vegetables Lack of essential fatty acids such as fish and flax seeds Excessive alcohol, drugs or smoking Chemical pollutants Stress Lack of sleep Try these nutrition tips to keep your immune system running optimally: Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Eat what you can raw and lightly steam the rest. Ensure your diet is high in quality protein. Eat essential fats in the form of oily fish such as salmon, trout, and tuna. Try raw nuts and seeds as a snack as these fats are essential for boosting immune function. Use organic coconut oil for cooking. Consume whole grains. Eat freshly-made soups loaded with veggies, garlic and onions. Try fresh vegetable juices such as carrot, apple and ginger. Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates. Reduce your intake of caffeine and alcohol. Avoid all processed foods

Bone Broth Bone broth is a great source of gelatin and glutamine, which can be very healing for the body. Bone broth can be purchased at health food or specialty stores. Store-bought will not be gelatinous and will probably not taste as good as the one you make at home. However, it is a time-saver which may be what you need and using it with the other ingredients in another recipe will add to the flavour. Ingredients... 4 lbs. or 1.8 kg bones (chicken, turkey, beef) 1 onion cut into quarters (leave the skin on) 2 carrots, each cut in half (do not peel) 2 stalks of celery, each cut in half 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 6 peppercorns 1/2 bunch parsley 2 bay leaves (optional) Directions Place all the ingredients in a 16 or 20-quart pot. Fill the pot with water. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cover but leave it slightly ajar to let out the stream or it will take much longer. Let it simmer until the water level is reduced by half. As it simmers, use a sieve to remove any froth that surfaces. It can take 10-14 hours to do this depending on the temperature and how much the lid is left ajar exposing the broth to air and increased evaporation. Strain out the broth using a large sieve or a metal colander. Transfer the broth into containers with lids in 2-3 cup portions. Store in the freezer or put in the refrigerator if using immediately. Broth can be seasoned with sea salt and pepper if desired.

Support your immune system and keep it running at its optimum. Here’s what I recommend: Get plenty of restful sleep Reduce stress... Protect your gut Eat your vitamins Sip bone broth Learn more about each of these tips: https://www.drcobi.com/blog/support-your-immune-system

A dysfunctional thyroid can affect almost every aspect of your health. Imbalances of the thyroid are connected to many hormone issues. These can include breast cancer, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, infertility, postpartum depression, miscarriage, PMS, amenorrhea (no cycles) and menorrhagia (heavy cycles). Hypothyroidism or under active thyroid is often linked with adrenal fatigue, estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency. Watch the video and read the full post. If you need support in this area, book an appointment: https://www.drcobi.com/booking Learn more: http://drcobi.com//underactive-thyroid-cause-your-health-i

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Make these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats the night before and enjoy in the morning! 1/3 cup Oats (quick oats work best) 1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 1/2 tsps Chia Seeds... 3/4 tsp Maple Syrup 1/4 tsp Cinnamon 1/16 tsp Nutmeg 1/8 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Tbsps Water 1/4 Apple (cored and diced) 1/4 cup Walnuts (chopped) 1. Combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and water in a large glass container. Stir well to evenly mix. Cover and store in the fridge overnight. 2. Remove from fridge. Use single-serving size jars (250 mL or 500 mL in size) and place a few spoonfuls of the oat mixture in the bottom of each. Then add a layer of diced apple followed by a layer of chopped walnuts. Repeat until all ingredients are used up. 3. Store in the fridge up to 4 days or until ready to eat. Add an extra splash of almond milk and/or a drizzle of honey (optional).

Is high cortisol the root of your symptoms? Take the adrenal health questionnaire to determine the level of your adrenal fatigue: https://www.drcobi.com//f/Adrenal-Health-Questionnaire.pdf Book an appointment to address your symptoms naturally: https://www.drcobi.com/booking

Try my 6 quick tips to eliminate sugar cravings: https://www.drcobi.com//6-quick-tips-eliminate-sugar-cravi

If you have ever struggled with PMS, you know it is real, and it can be powerful. You can beat it before it beats you! By taking control and implementing these natural measures, you’ll be able to beat it rather than letting it defeat you month after month. 1. Understand and Record 2. Eat, Drink and Be Wary 3. Exercise ... 4. Work at Relaxing 5. Search for Alternatives (herbal remedies and vitamin/mineral supplements) Read my full article for more information about five strategies for winning the PMS battle and my top recommended vitamins and suppplements: https://www.drcobi.com/blog/winning-pms-battl

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I have several patients come to the clinic saying that they had their thyroid tested through their family doctor and the test came back **within normal ranges**. But the patient is still feeling like something is "off" and they are still struggling with symptoms daily. What might be happening?... A full assessment of thyroid function is needed to determine the complete picture. Testing should include a minimum of TSH, free T4, free T3 and Thyroid Antibodies (TPOab). Unfortunately, TSH is usually the only marker to be tested by family physicians and the rest get missed. In addition, the normal range for TSH in Canada is almost double in comparison to our neighbors in the United States. For these reasons, many of us are needlessly struggling with chronic health issues. Book an appointment and let me help you get to the root of your symptoms: https://www.drcobi.com/booking

Lots of work has been going on behind the scenes. 2 new programs are coming your way and I could not be more excited! The Clean in 15 and The Hormone Balancing Program will both be launched in January, so stay tuned for all the glorious details

Sugar is a hidden ingredient in most processed foods. To limit the sugar you eat, you need to learn the different names for sugar on food labels. If you're trying to kick their sugar habit without feeling deprived and are not sure where to start try my Sugar-free Menu Plan: https://store.drcobi.com//me/products/sugar-free-meal-plan

Female hormone production begins to change between the ages of 35 to 50, and often women can feel significant effects due to these changes. If you think that you may have a hormone issue, get started with this Hormone Questionnaire to discover if you have an imbalance. There can be a number of underlying factors behind hormone imbalances and it is important to discover the cause.... If you do discover that you have a hormone imbalance, there are many safe and effective natural medicine therapies to get your body back into balance quickly! To book an appointment: https://www.drcobi.com/booking

What are common triggers of hot flashes? What hormonal imbalances provoke hot flashes? Watch and learn more about hot flashes and what you can do about them naturally!... Try Estrovera: 90 capsules: https://store.drcobi.com/products/estrovera-90-capsules 30 capsules: https://store.drcobi.com/products/estrovera

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Specializing in hormone imbalances in my practice brings in many women that are struggling with issues occurring in menopause. Two of the most common complaints are hot flashes and night sweats. Nearly 75% of women begin to struggle with these issues in perimenopause which is the years leading up to menopause, usually ages 40-50. For some women, hot flashes and night sweats can continue for up to 10 years or longer after menopause. Learn some common triggers of hot flashes: ...https://www.drcobi.com/blog/all-about-hot-flashes There are many safe and effective natural remedies that do not contain any hormones that help to eliminate hot flashes and night sweats quickly. One remedy that remains a patient favourite is Estrovera. Estrovera is a natural non-hormone containing option demonstrated in clinical studies to significantly reduce menopausal hot flashes compared to placebo. These results are comparable to low-dose hormone therapies. Shop Esterovera: https://store.drcobi.com/products/estrovera Looking to support menopause naturally? Book an appointment for comprehensive testing: https://www.drcobi.com/booking