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Constipation-Staying regular during the holiday season

On December 10, 2021 / General Information

Constipation: Staying regular during the holiday season With the holiday season in full swing, it’s likely that many of us have already begun the planning and celebrations. And what’s a celebration without delicious food, tasty treats…and constipation? Yes, you read that right. The holiday season is a

Let’s Talk About Obesity

On May 9, 2021 / General Information, Naturopathic Medicine

It seems like the newest “taboo” is to talk about being overweight. As a health practitioner, I see this as a worrying trend. Being able to maintain a healthy body weight has huge implications for health, mental and physical wellbeing, and disease prevention. And by silencing our ability to talk

VITAMIN D: THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN

On April 10, 2021 / General Information

Often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin, our body can actually produce vitamin D from ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation hitting our skin from the sun’s rays. However, results from studies have shown that Canadians are at a higher risk of deficiency, especially in the winter, as shorter days

Let’s Talk About Mental Health During COVID

On January 26, 2021 / General Information, Naturopathic Medicine

In the spirit of Bell Let’s Talk Day, which is on Thursday, January 28th, let’s take some time to talk about mental health. It’s no surprise that the COVID pandemic has led to an increase in mental health issues, as people are financially strained, isolated, and fearful. If

‘TIS THE SEASON…FOR HAIR LOSS?

On December 10, 2020 / General Information

Noticing more hair coming out in the shower, on your pillow, or feeling like you’re constantly de-fuzzing your hair brush? Both men and women can be affected by hair shedding or true hair loss, and is much more common than you may think! There are a multitude

Naturopathic Medicine Week Videos

On June 4, 2020 / General Information, Naturopathic Medicine

In case you missed it… Check out the links below for our Naturopathic Medicine Week videos where we discuss some of the key naturopathic principles: Treat the Cause for Fatigue with Dr. Jacqui, ND As Naturopathic Doctors, we aim to uncover and treat the root cause of

Fatigue: Treating the Cause

On May 25, 2020 / General Information, Naturopathic Medicine

Tolle causam- One of the key principles of Naturopathic Medicine As Naturopathic Doctors, we aim to uncover and treat the root cause of symptoms and health concerns. We view symptoms as messages or clues from the body that something is wrong or out of balance. It’s important

Type I & II Diabetes and Navigating CoVID-19

On April 14, 2020 / General Information

With the constant media flood of CoVID-related news, it’s incredibly hard (and stressful!), to sort through and understand the ever-evolving statistics, facts and guidelines about how to keep you and your loved ones healthy. It can be especially overwhelming for those who have been labelled at a

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

On March 4, 2020 / General Information

What Do We Know About The Coronavirus? The novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019, has been officially named by the World Health Organization (WHO). The name of the virus is SARS-CoV-2 and the name of the disease is called COVID-19. Over

Warm Up and Chill Out with Infrared Saunas

On February 11, 2020 / General Information

Our Favourite Winter Self-Care Ritual Few things combine warmth and relaxation as effectively as infrared sauna sessions. Saunas are a wonderful way to spend “me” time, especially during the winter months. Not only are they a great self-care practice for stress-reduction, but also for taking care of

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