Let’s talk about poop, Baby!
Did you just cringe a bit? Let’s face it, potty-shop-talk isn’t anybody’s favourite topic. Nonetheless, our bowel movements hold valuable clues to our overall health. But these signs are often ignored because most of us are a bit uncomfortable talking about them – even to our healthcare providers. Your Appointment is a Judgement-Free Zone Keep […]
Top 5 Tips to Recharge Your Energy
One of the best indicators that you’re having a great day is the feeling that your energy is high, steady, and that overall you feel good and can enjoy accomplishing the tasks at hand. Maybe it’s that you bounced out of bed that morning, or sang in the shower. It could be that you didn’t […]
Hyper or Hypothyroidism: Often Misdiagnosed
Your thyroid is your body’s powerhouse. Your energy levels, metabolism, and heart rate are all controlled by this small, butterfly-shaped gland. Without enough thyroid hormone, your mitochondria aren’t able to produce the energy that your cells need for optimum performance. At the other end of the spectrum, your body can go into “overdrive” if it […]
Biohacking: Improve Your Well-being with Simple Health “hacks”
If you follow health-related news, you’ve probably come across the term “biohacking” recently. The word itself might sound intimidating to the average person, but the concepts behind biohacking are actually quite simple: If you follow health-related news, you’ve probably come across the term “biohacking” recently. The word itself might sound intimidating to the average person, […]
Preventing the Post-Holiday Party Hangover
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – with plenty of food, drinks, parties and late nights, it’s not surprising that many of us need a vacation after the holidays. Here are our top 3 tips to help prevent writing-off your day after a holiday party and get the most of your time off […]
Spring is in the air…and so are ALLERGIES!
As we emerge from the coldest winter in 20 years, it’s a perfect time to start thinking about getting our bodies and minds ready for a happy and healthy spring and summer. As Naturopathic Doctors, from a Chinese Medicine perspective we think of spring as a time to support the Liver, an essential organ system […]
Allergy Prevention
It’s that time of year again. We eagerly await the longer, sunny days, but for many, the sun is clouded by sniffling, sneezing and watery eyes due to seasonal allergies from grass and pollen. It’s hard to believe, but it is possible to prevent this from happening, even for long term sufferers, so this month […]
Get Your Fats Straight!
On this Valentines Day we’re focusing on our ol’ tickers as February is Heart Health Month. As doctors we get asked many questions regarding cardiovascular health and specifically what types of fats are beneficial as there is much confusion around this topic. Good fats are not only essential for a healthy diet but they’re also […]
Movember = Men’s Health (and moustaches)
By: Dr. Mark Fontes ND Our mission this Movember is to heighten the awareness of health concerns that affect men. It is common for men to experience a variety of symptoms at the same time: insomnia/poor sleep, low energy and mood, and low libido. Instead of approaching each of these as one unique condition, Naturopathic […]
Fall is Here – Time to Boost Your Immune System!
By: Dr. Sue Love ND and Dr. Sapna Flower ND For many of us, and especially families with small children, the FALL equals COLD and FLU season. Did you know Naturopathic Medicine can not only help to treat colds and flus, but also prevent you and your family from getting sick in the first place? […]