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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Invigorate Your Day with Hot & Cold Showers
Want to feel more energized, boost your immune system, and stimulate your metabolism? Start each morning with an alternating hot and cold shower! By altering the temperature of your shower, you can help stimulate your nervous, immune, and circulatory systems so that they are functioning at their best. Sound daunting? Start with having your usual shower and […]
Reset Your Clock Naturally
With the dreaded time change often comes loss of sleep, fatigue, and mental fogginess. Help reset your internal clock with these natural remedies: Melatonin: this hormone helps reset your circadian rhythm (also known as your “internal clock”). Take it 20 minutes or so before bed to help fall asleep. Vitamin B12: this vitamin also helps regulate your circadian rhythm […]
Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea is a powerful caffeine-free herbal tea that can: Lower blood pressure. A recent study indicated that drinking 3 cups of hibiscus tea daily for 6 weeks can reduce systolic blood pressure. Lower cholesterol. Hibiscus tea reduces LDL levels (the “bad” cholesterol) and also prevents damage to LDL cells that can lead to heart disease. Reduce […]
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Welcome to my new blog site. My plan is to provide you with a mixture of up-to-date research, along with my own personal thoughts and experiences to demonstrate what naturopathic medicine can do for you. I hope the information I post here will encourage you to take a more holistic and natural approach towards health and life itself. […]
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