Food intolerances are quite common. Intolerances are different from the well known anaphylactic shock that many people can experience after exposure to peanuts or penicillin. Food intolerances can be more complicated. They can be more insidious and harder to pin point. Symptoms can be wide-ranging, from anything from digestive issues, skin rashes, arthritis, migraines, to mood symptoms, and beyond. Food […]
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My Top 5 Favourite Books
Those who know me well know I am an avid reader and recommend numerous books in my practice. Here are my top 5 most recommended reads: Nutrition The Delicious Detox by Carol Morely, ND. I love this cookbook because it covers all the basics on healthy cooking in a concise manner. All of the recipes are delicious, […]
Autumn: The Season of Letting Go
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 […]
The Ups and Downs of Anger
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 […]
“One-Moment Meditation”
A large part of my naturopathic practice includes reducing stress and helping others find a sense of calmness in their daily lives. Meditation is one of the key tools that helps address these concerns. Check out this brief meditation by Martin Boroson and see how easily you can bring peace and stillness to your life! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6eFFCi12v8 […]
10 Ways to Improve your Mood
As we move closer to winter, the days are becoming shorter and shorter. The subsequent decrease in hours of daylight can lead to low moods and depressed feelings. If you are looking for ways to improve your mood here are 10 naturopathic suggestions: 1. Eats raw nuts and seeds such as walnuts and ground flax seeds. These foods are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which […]
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