"Better You" CTV Segment

Karen Wallace

January 12, 2015

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Happy New Year my fellow health nuts!

Later in 2014 I was featured on CTV Morning Live to discuss simple things you can do in the morning to improve energy, ease stress and improve digestion. For many of us, our new years resolutions included at least one of these. The simple morning steps I highlight are easy to incorporate and will set you off on the right path in 2015! For those who missed it, here it is.

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In health & happiness,

Dr. Karen

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