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| Born and raised |
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Live in
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For the last four years, commuted every few weeks between professional life in Vancouver, Canada and passionate life in Los Cabos, Mexico. As of January 2009, I'm based in Vancouver, Canada - until my next adventure! |
Education
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UBC Emergency Medicine Residency Program, 1998-2000; Doctorate of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 1998;
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (Nutrition), 1994 |
Proudest award
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Woman of Worth (WOW) Award for Health & Wellness, 2008 |
| Professional |
Media Wellness Expert, Author, Speaker, Life Coach, Flamenco Dancer, Salsa Dancer, Practicing General Practitioner (M.D.) |
| Languages |
Fluent in English & Spanish, proficient in German, conversational French & Italian |
Personal life
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Married, no children (yet), and passionate about transporting/fostering/adopting rescue dogs from Los Cabos Humane Society! |
| Exercise |
Dancing, long walks and hikes - that's it! |
| Diet |
As balanced as possible in a busy life – emphasis on whole grains, fruits and vegetables, fish, and chicken (and a weakness for take-out Chinese and chocolate cake). No wheat, allergic to dairy - which I've decided is a gift from God, as it keeps me in line and eating healthy! |
Supplements
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I don’t really take any, other than an Emergen-C packet every morning, which is my coffee! I do take acidophilus, which are probiotic “healthy” bacteria, when I remember to |
Published in
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Heart Business Journal for Women (regular column), Chatelaine, The Medical Post (wrote nutrition column for 8 years), Saturday Night Magazine, Opulence, Wellness Options, Just For Canadian Doctors (regular column), HealthyOntario.com, HealthyCanada.com, Alive Magazine, The Vancouver Sun, Westworld |
Quoted in
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Self, Fitness, MSNBC, Chatelaine, Hello!, Today’s Parent, Women's Post, Canadian Family, McGill University Cardiology Division, The Vancouver Sun, Ontario Ministry of Health Osteoporosis Newsletter |
Family History
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My mom is a breast cancer survivor! |
| Famous Family |
My youngest sister Laila Biali is an award-winning jazz prodigy, admired by Diana Krall and other jazz greats: www.lailabiali.com |
What I read
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Anything inspirational/motivational, and stories of strong, independent women who live in or travel to foreign places - sound familiar?
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Fact Sheet 
