Holistic Health Links and Resources

The Ayurvedic Institute – A truly inspirational school and detox clinic run by Dr. Vasant Lad. I also buy my herb-infused ghees off this website.
Clear Medicine – Toronto-based health center founded by Dr. Natasha Turner. Turner authored best-seller “The Hormone Diet”, and is a renouned naturopath who specializes in women’s hormones.
Dr Quanfu Zhou - A Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor with more than 30 years of experience. I personally owe him thanks for helping me with my sleeping problems.
Daily Apple – A  fresh food company which focuses on producing snacks and meals from local and organic ingredients.
Food Inc. – Take Part – This site is the counterpart to the famed documentary which unveils the underbelly to the food industry today.  As always, I think its important to not only be aware of issues, but visit sites like these to learn how to take part and contribute to change.  Making informed buying decisions takes a stand as well as allows us to purchase healthier, cleaner food.
Green Zebra Kitchen – A vegan, macrobiotic meal service for busy professionals.  While I advocate meals made daily and fresh, in a pinch this is an excellent substitute.
Gurudaya – The site of my former Ayurvedic Doctor.  Dr. Sharma is trained in both Ayurvedic and Allopathic medicine.
Kerala Ayurveda Academy - The largest Ayurvedic Educational Organization in North America, with schools throughout the US.
Kula Yoga – A chain of yoga studios with locations in Toronto, Oakville and Burlington.  I love how they offer both hot and regular yoga classes to give each dosha its balance.
Zen Tai Wellness Centre - This clinic is run by husband and wife duo Dr. Makoto Trotter and Dr. Aileen Lim-Trotter. Lim-Trotter focuses her practice on healing skin issues through naturopathy and TCM.

Beauty and Cosmetics Pages

Skin Deep – The Environmental Working Group’s cosmetic database.  An extensive resource to check ingredients on.
Pure + Simple – A natural and organic skincare company with its own chain of holistic spas.  I apologize for the shameless self-promotion.

Sites for Sustainability and Environmentalism

David Suzuki Foundation - An organization founded by no-nonesense Canadian eco icon, David Suzuki, to increases awareness and help us understand how we can implement our own changes for a more sustainable future.
The Official Site of Paul Hawken – Environment activist, author, green entreperneur and my idol, Paul Hawken writes and teaches about the crucial relationship between business and the environment.
Wiser Earth – A site which connects green groups and communities to strengthen, collaborate and enable change.