Stress can be useful in many ways – helping us reach new goals, save ourselves from dangerous situations, motivate you to get to work on time! The way we PERCEIVE stress can be more harmful than the amount or intensity of stress. Dr. Jaty has published an
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Two new studies have recently emerged highlighting the importance of good nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight. STUDY #1: Poor Diet During Teens & Early Adulthood Increases Risk for Premenopausal Breast Cancer This study, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, compiled data from 45,204 women, and
Read more →When we first started the InnerGlow program at our clinic over ten years ago, I was uncertain about whether or not I was going to be a fan of it or not. So, first of all, I was ten years younger… so that makes a difference. Also,
Read more →Earlier this year, the Canadian Pediatric Society updated their guidelines for treating ear infections in response to the global concern regarding antibiotic resistant bacteria (see below for more on antibiotic resistance). Instead of prescribing an antibiotic right off the bat for an ear infection, they are recommending
Read more →What is the Enterovirus? The enterovirus is virus that can cause the common cold. There are many strains of enterovirus, just like there are many strains of the flu virus. Enteroviruses usually spread in summer and fall, putting us right in the middle of the enterovirus season.
Read more →As many of you know, I have a deep respect for Echinacea. If you look at the logo of our clinic, our entrance door, or my own backyard garden, you will see this simple vibrant flower which symbolizes to me so much of the profound wisdom of
Read more →In the previous two blog posts, Stress: The Great Drain on Our Health Accounts and Stress: Understanding Health Accounting, we discussed how the mind-body connection relates to the effects of stress on our health. As you may recall, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is essentially a relay system
Read more →Each season seems to have a distinct ambience. The winter brings with it excitement for the holidays and the promise of a new year. Spring has the feeling of fresh starts and new growth. Summer carries thoughts of BBQs and fun in the sun. But fall… Few
Read more →When we found out we won the Consumer’s Choice Award for “Best Naturopathic Clinic in York Region”, thanks to the votes from the generous members of our community, we started this Health and Wellness Book Club to give back to the community that is constantly giving us
Read more →Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mineral density and thinning of bone tissue that causes bones to become more porous and prone to fracture. It is the most common bone disease, with one in five women over the age of 50 having the diagnosis, and many more
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