Want to keep mosquitoes off this summer? Here’s the low down on mosquito repellents and bug bite remedies, from a natural perspective of course! The most common repellant in conventional bug repellant is DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide). This ingredient repels mosquitoes by disrupting the mosquito’s nervous system. Well, guess what? A human’s nervous system, although more complex than an insect’s, is also affected by DEET. In fact, there […]
Avoid Mosquitoes…Naturally!
Natural First Aid
Summer is now upon us and many of us will be spending more time travelling, cottaging, and outdoors. Here’s a low down on what to pack in your “natural first aid kit” and to take with you on your next trip: Basic first aid kit: Purchase a ready-made kit or make your own with essentials like: gloves, band-aids, gauze, […]
The Dirty Dozen
Do I need to eat organic?” This is a question many patients pose to their naturopathic doctor. Eating your fruits and vegetables is important, regardless of the conditions they were grown under (sorry for those of you looking for an excuse to avoid eating your greens!). Some fruits and vegetables however, are associated with higher pesticide […]
How Safe is Your Sunscreen?
We all know the dangers of getting too much UV exposure: increased risks of sunburns, skin cancers, and premature aging. But what most of us don’t know are the risks that some sunscreens may pose to our health. Shocking isn’t it? Read on to learn more on the possible adverse effects of sunscreens: Increased cancer risk. People who […]
Swim Yourself to Health!
Looking for a sport that maximizes health and wellness? Swimming is an activity packed with multiple health benefits: Swimming is a low-impact sport, meaning it does not put stress on your joints, making it an excellent activity for people suffering from arthritis and joint pain. The pressure that the water exerts on your body also helps improve lymphatic […]
Fierce, Fantastic Flax!
Flax! This popular seed is not given enough credit for its nutritious and fiber-rich properties. Loaded with health benefits, we should all make sure we get a daily serving of this helpful food. Want to know more? Here are some of flaxseed’s benefits: Serves as Nature’s Broom. This seed is packed with fiber and helps clean out […]
Are You Eating Enough Fruits & Vegetables?
If you are eating less than 8-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily, you are not getting enough! This translates to roughly 4 1/2 cups or more of fruits and vegetables daily. The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are vast-from lowering your risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer, to reducing constipation, improving weight control, and reduces the likelihood […]
Put a STOP on Stress!
It often feels like stress is all around us! It comes in many forms, such as alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, poor nutrition, working too much, getting too little sleep, financial stress, worrying about your kids, bad relationships, cold weather, thinking about the future and so on. Many of us are constantly in the “fight or flight” mode that […]
Improve Athletic Performance with Glutamine
Are you an athlete struggling with fatigue or frequent infections? You are not alone! Intense exercise, as seen in endurance athletes (e.g. marathon runners, triathletes, etc.) can actually have negative consequences on health and athletic performance. The good news is that the amino acid, glutamine, can help. Multiple studies have demonstrated that glutamine can increase athletic performance and […]
Rasberry Ketones: an Untapped Weight Loss Aid?
Since recently debuting on the Dr Oz show, I have had numerous patients and friends ask me about the weight loss effects of raspberry ketones. Unsure of how to answer, I decided to investigate what all the fuss was about and was surprised at what I learned. Raspberry ketones are a compound found in raspberries that have been shown […]
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Natural Remedies for Allergy Sufferers
For some, the fear of allergy season is looming in the near future and for many, the discomfort has already begun. The good news is you can take control of your allergies and reclaim your love for the outdoors! Here are some of my favourite natural allergy remedies: Quercetin: this powerful antioxidant stops the release of […]
Top 5 Reasons to Drink Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea is a pleasant tasting, caffeine-free, herbal tea with numerous health benefits. Need more convincing? Here are some of the top health benefits of one of my favourite teas: 1. Digestive aid. It helps soothe upset stomachs and muscle cramping associated with indigestion. 2. Anti-microbial. This tea is packed with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, which […]
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