Protein Power: Your Ally in Aging Gracefully and Staying Strong
When it comes to healthy aging, protein is like the unsung hero of nutrition—always there, quietly working behind the scenes to keep your muscles strong, your brain sharp, and your body resilient. But how much protein do you really need, and is it possible to have too much of a good thing? As a naturopathic […]
Hormone Health For Women – Naturally
Hormones are an integral part of a woman’s health and vitality, influencing everything from mood and energy levels to reproductive function and overall well-being. As a naturopathic doctor with a focus on women’s health, I emphasize the importance of maintaining healthy hormones throughout a woman’s lifespan. In this article, we’ll explore practical tips to support […]
Meal Planning: The Key to Healthy Eating
It’s never to late too embark on new healthy habits, especially regarding nutrition and menu planning – a concept I wholeheartedly support in my practice as a naturopathic physician. Menu planning might sound like a chore, but its benefits are far-reaching. It’s a powerful tool to enhance your nutrition, save time and money, and foster […]
The Power of Mindset: How Your Mind Influences Your Health Choices
Let’s face it, what we know we should do for our health and what we actually do are often quite different. When it comes to making healthy choices, we often focus on external factors like finding the right diet plans, exercise routines, or medical advice. While these factors are undoubtedly important, one key determinant of […]
Chronic Pain: Four Legs of a Stool
Every day in my naturopathic medical practice, I see people who have chronic pain from conditions arising from their back, nerves, muscles, joints, digestive system, autoimmune disease and more. In fact one in five Canadians over 18 suffer with chronic pain. Optimal treatment plans are more complex than those for acute pain. For chronic pain, […]
Acupuncture for Men's Health
Men may experience a number of changes throughout their lives. Some of these changes may be in the realm of sexual health (such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and prostatitis) but many men also experience other health challenges, such as low back pain, depression, and insomnia. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for all […]
How to Overcome Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Q: I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 8 years ago and I am no closer to understanding why I have this problem. Do I have to just live with it? Laxatives for constipation, anti-diarrhea medications, and antacid pills are not the answer for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Over the last 20 years I […]
Help with Cravings and Stubborn Weight
We all have trillions of bacteria, yeasts and fungi in our bodies, particularly in our intestines. The mix of these microbes makes up our microbiome. New research shows that this microbiome may have more to do with your weight than what you eat. Farmers around the world have long known that feeding antibiotics to chicken […]
My doctor says my thyroid is normal but…
Every week people arrive at the clinic wondering if their thyroid is okay. They’ve often had their conventional doctor check their thyroid, and are told that everything is fine. However, they aren’t convinced. They feel tired, cold, achy, gain weight easily, have headaches, depression and more symptoms that seem to reflect low thyroid function. As […]
Tame the Fires of Autoimmune Disease
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk5qreTVAk0 Autoimmune Disease is a major health problem in our society. One in twelve people in general, and one in nine women, will be diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. There are over one hundred different autoimmune disorders, including multiple sclerosis, Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel diseases and Celiac disease. Together these conditions affect more people […]