I wanted to send you a quick reminder to maintain a positive yet grounded outlook on the situation. Remain confident in your health and hygiene habits, and avoid jumping on the bandwagon of mass hysteria. Simple strategies such as eating well (lots of colourful fruits and veggies, quality proteins & healthy fats), going to bed early, […]
Keep Calm & Carry On with COVID-19
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This lifestyle treatment can significantly reduce hot flashes…
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Hot flashes can seriously impact a woman’s quality of life during the perimenopause and menopause years. Perimenopause is defined as the years prior to menopause when women experience shorter, longer, and/or irregular menstrual cycles which can be attributed to decreases in hormones such as estrogen. This period can range from a few months up […]
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Preventing Age-Related Blindness
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Age-related Macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of age-related blindness. It occurs most frequently in adults over the age of 50 and increases with age. It is more common in Caucasians, and those with a family history of the disease. Smoking doubles the risk of development¹. AMD results when there is damage […]
Yoga: You know it’s good for you, so why avoid it?
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Yoga has been around for over 5000 years (some sources say over 10 000!). In recent times, yoga has gained a lot of popularity, due to its benefits for health. Many of you are likely already aware of the benefits it can have on your physical strength, stress relief, cardiovascular system, and balance & […]
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Healthy Risk – Healthy Mind & Body
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When facing the trials of life, we need a certain amount of emotional capacity to be able to overcome these obstacles. But overcoming is only a half step through the situation, as it is important to understand that through overcoming, this provides us the opportunity for the individual to develop and grow. It is in […]
What I Learned from the Ocean
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I just spent the most incredible week of my life in Nicaragua at a surf and yoga retreat. I suspected the trip would be healing but never anticipated that the ocean would teach me so much about myself and life itself. Learning to surf for the first time was an incredibly humbling, challenging, and spiritual experience. The […]
Great Summer Reads!
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As we head into the depths of summer, I thought I would share some of my recent favourite reads. Be sure to pack them on your next get-a-way or staycation! The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer This is one of my favourite books of all time! Simply written and easy to read, yet loaded with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Dirty Dozen
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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?
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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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