“Walking is man’s best medicine” – Hippocrates Walking is one exercise I recommend to most of my patients because it’s very easy to do, requires nothing but a pair of comfortable shoes, and has tremendous mental and physical benefits. Incorporating a bit of walking into your daily
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Canada has one of the highest rates of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the world. 5 million Canadians currently suffer from IBS with 120,000 Canadians developing IBS each year. By definition, IBS is: “A functional gastrointestinal disorder for which no known physiologic or anatomical cause has been
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The symptoms of allergies can be treated using antihistamines or natural alternatives. This direct approach can definitely help manage the uncomfortable and annoying symptoms many people experience during the spring and summer. However, a long-lasting solution for allergies calls for a more comprehensive identification and treatment of
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After a holiday season full of over indulgences (we got a lot of Ferrero Rocher and my husband insisted on opening every box!) I wanted to take advantage of the new year and get back on track with my health. My husband and I decided to do
Read more →Cold and flu season often peaks this time of year so it’s a great time to boost your immune system and support your body in fighting the illnesses that you may come in contact with this month. The foundations of a strong immune system are reducing stress,
Read more →Tracking your menstrual cycle can provide more information than an estimation of when your next period is. It can provide insight into your hormonal health and reproductive health and give you more clarity as to when you are more fertile, which can help to both avoid and
Read more →The holidays are fast approaching, which often means quality time with friends and family, gifting tokens of appreciation, relaxation (hopefully!) and a whole lot of cookies, eggnog and indulgent dinners with loved ones. We really believe in adopting a positive but lenient mindset this time of year
Read more →People used to boast about their ability to multitask – “Look how much I can get done at once.” Now, in the 21st century, people are boasting about their ability to be mindful, and for good reason. You know multitasking: writing a report while listening to a
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Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry skin patches with redness and itching. It can occur anywhere on the body, but is often found in flexural areas such as elbow creases and the back of the knees. The most common type of eczema is
Read more →November is diabetes awareness month, and today is Diabetes day! In honour of this, we’ve decided to shine some light on this condition that affects around 9% of the Canadian population. Diabetes is a condition in which the body has impaired production or abnormal response to the
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