The human body is home to over 100 trillion microorganisms, the majority of which are found in the gastrointestinal tract (“gut”). Taken as a whole, this community of microorganisms, their genes and the functions they encode, are referred to as the microbiome. During the past two decades, research has revealed significant associations between the gut Read More
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Natural Medicine for Seasonal Allergies
Ah, Spring! We welcome the pleasant weather, the scent of new blossoms, and open our windows to the rush of fresh air. Along with that, we invite in pollen, grass, mold, and spores. For those who are allergic, our bodies launch a major immune response designed to flush out the offensive agents. This can result Read More
Become an Informed Consumer
Eat this, not that. One day a certain supplement or medication is great for you, but a week later you’re being advised not to take it. Eggs were ‘bad’ for a few year, and now suddenly the tide has turned and it’s okay to eat them again? It’s a head spinner that’s for sure. How Read More
Healthy Pregnancy Tips
Holistic Therapies for a Healthy Pregnancy I often see a number of fertility as well as pregnant and post-partum patients in the office. Each comes with its own levels of issues, so our goal as Naturopathic Doctors is to support where every person is at. For this piece, let’s focus on the nine months of Read More
Safe and Happy Summer
Each season brings its own kind of fun and enjoyment, but with these pluses also come a special set of challenges. The arrival of summer is no exception. As the sun beats down and the air heats up, remember these 5 important tricks to help you stay safe and healthy this summer. Stay hydrated, Read More
Secrets of Healthy, Sexy Men
Fathers Day is just around the corner, and a lot of us will be honouring the men in our life in various ways. June is also men’s health and prostate cancer awareness month. My belief is that a great way to honour Dads is to take care of their health in the best way possible Read More
7 Reasons Why You are Always Tired
I hear the same thing over and over in my practice – “I just don’t have enough energy!” “I’m so tired all the time.” One of the top five health concerns that I see when new patients arrive in my office is that their energy levels aren’t sufficient enough and often complain of fatigue, especially Read More
7 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress Naturally
Let’s talk Stress! We all feel with it, we all deal with it, in various ways. Sometimes we don’t deal with it at all, and instead chronic stress yields a huge impact on us, physically, emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually. Statistics show that well over 75% of people who are stressed, feel physical and Read More
Water – How Much is Just Right for You?
It’s time for a Water Roll Call! Water – the fluid of life. Our bodies in general are approximately 60% water. “According to H.H. Mitchell, Journal of Biological Chemistry 158, the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, Read More
Support your Heart Health
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. Spouses dying within hours or days of each other. People who are diagnosed with a terminal illness or suddenly pass on ‘out of the blue’, shortly after retirement from a lengthy career. Your visit to the doctor’s office, and associating ‘white coat syndrome’ sends your blood pressure increasing far beyond Read More