Fibre isn’t just for those with a “slow digestion” (a nicer way of saying constipated). Fibre is for everyone! However, I have noticed an increase in the number of patients coming into my office with “slow digestion,” some shocked when I tell them that they should be
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I attended a course last weekend that reminded me about the vastness of naturopathic medicine and how much I love this profession. The premise of the course was that natural medicine is “respect for the individual in its spiritual, moral, energetic and physical entirety“. If you stop
Read more →October is a month of change in many regards. Kids have started to adapt to the new school year, parents are getting into a routine, many people are preparing for Thanksgiving and Halloween and as the new Naturopathic Doctor at Markham Village Naturopathic clinic, I am here
Read more →I was doing a lecture about stress at the Nutrition College on Monday night and the conversation turned to the concept of ‘comfort food’. At some time or another, most of us can relate to having an emotional relationship with food, especially during times of stress. We
Read more →Two studies published in the past two years have been heavily reported in the media, suggesting that calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. Bolland et al specifically examined the relationship of calcium with the risk of heart attacks and
Read more →To follow up on my last post about the hidden sugars in our food and drinks, I wanted to share my family’s favourite find of the summer. I’m not a big pop-drinker, but my partner and step-daughter like pop, which we used to get as a “treat”.
Read more →Do you realize how much sugar is in the food you eat? I’m not just talking about the spoons of sugar you add in your tea or coffee at Timmy’s. There can be a lot of HIDDEN SUGAR in packaged foods. I don’t eat a lot of
Read more →The healing power of nature is all around us, even in our homes! Herbs and spices that we use regularly can have significant health benefits. Here are 5 popular herbs (probably in your cupboard right now) that in addition to providing welcome flavour to your favourite dishes,
Read more →We tend to be concerned with what products and foods we put in our bodies but what about the products we surround ourselves by in our homes? On a typical cleaning day in a typical Canadian home, levels of chemicals in the indoor air can be hundreds,
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