Autumn is a season of change, of letting go. Trees are loosing their leaves, flowers die, and animals are preparing to go into hibernation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season is paired with an emotion, and autumn is paired with grief and letting go. So why not follow the rhythm of nature and use this […]
Autumn: The Season of Letting Go
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What’s the Verdict on Coffee?
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As a coffee loving ND, I understand the enjoyment in having a cup of java in the morning. The good news is there are some health benefits associated with coffee consumption…but there are some down sides too! Read on to learn some of the ups and downs of coffee: Ups From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, black […]
How Well Do You Care For Yourself?
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Taking time to care for and nurture yourself is an important aspect of maintaining health, happiness, and balance. Unfortunately, in our fast-paced society, it is often one of the first things that becomes neglected. We say things like “I have too much work to do” and end up having our time usurped by emails, text […]
3 Quick Tips to Relieve Pain
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As September is Pain Awareness month, I thought I would focus today’s post on pain. Pain comes in many forms, whether it is physical, emotional, or mental. It wreaks havoc on our moods, our sleep, causes premature aging, and prevents us from engaging in activities that we wish to do. When we are in pain, […]
Have You Had Your Annual Check Up?
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Did you know that naturopathic doctors are trained to perform physical exams? We are able to complete head-to-toe examinations and cover the whole nine-yards, checking your heart, lungs, abdominal organs, eyes, ears, throat, lymph nodes, reflexes, skin, hair, nails, and so on. We can also complete breast, pap, and prostate exams. As your ND, I am dedicated to giving […]
The Ups and Downs of Anger
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As a society in general, we are often uncomfortable with displays of anger and feel it is an emotion we “shouldn’t” feel or discuss. There is a common sense of “I must be a bad person if I feel angry” and so choose to ignore it. Anger that is unexpressed can become harmful as it turns into […]
Powerful Pomegranate
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Did you know pomegranates are one of the most healing of fruits? The health benefits of pomegranates stem from their high concentration of antioxidant- rich polyphenols. Research has shown that pomegranates can: Lower blood pressure Lower LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and increase HDL (the good cholesterol) Fight against cancer (particularly breast, prostate, colon, lung, and […]
Back to School, Back to Health!
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With a new school year looming around the corner, is important to start prepping your children so that they have good routines in place. Now is the time to optimize health! Here are a few suggestions on things you can do to help your children succeed in school this year! Sleep. Start getting your child […]
Managing Migraines
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If you suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating and unbearable they can be. More than your typical “headache”, migraines can cause severe head pain, sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, vomiting, visual changes, and numbness and tingling. The symptoms of migraines are also similar to symptoms of a stroke, so if you have never experienced a migraine before or […]
Avoid Mosquitoes…Naturally!
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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 […]
Natural First Aid
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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, […]
How Safe is Your Sunscreen?
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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 […]
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