Symptoms associated with perimenopause and a thyroid condition called Hypothyroidism share alot of similarities – and when one or both of these are out of balance you may feel pretty crummy and not your usual self. Finding out what’s got you feeling out of sorts, irritable or depressed may be easier than you think! Today […]
Acupuncture supports women’s health by nourishing us when we’re sick. Acupuncture reduces that which causes pain, stress and tightness. It can support women through all of the stages of life from puberty (acne, painful periods and stress) to pregnancy (nausea, fatigue) to perimenopause (nightsweats, insomnia) and into our senior years. It’s tradition dates back thousands […]
Many health practitioners, yogis and spiritual groups have been exploring the effect of breathing on our health, mind and existential existence for thousands of years. Ancient cultures and religions have documented the connection of our breath to the search for a higher state of being or higher purpose. They learnt how an everyday subconscious mechanism […]
The biggest challenges I see in the clinic during and now post lockdown, is how to find more balance in our lives, physically and mentally. The demand put on us from our family and work to support and take care of others, diverts energy and focus away from us. It’s easy to fall into the […]
Creating good healthy eating habits is super important to maintaining our health and wellness as we age – just as important as what you eat. We often fall into eating habits based upon our busy work schedule or family life and don’t always think about the affects they can cause years later. Our poor eating […]
Our immune system is responsible for keeping us healthy and strong, fighting germs, toxins, fungi and viruses using a complex collection of special blood cells along with a variety of organs in our body. If our body is unable to produce these special antibodies or the organs charged with supporting our immunity are weak, we […]
Nothing imparts inspiration, fun and bonding like cooking meals with your family. Sometimes it can be stressful or chaotic, but in the end it’s always entertaining. In our house we were taught the value of sharing at least a couple of meals together a week, despite being very busy. Back then my father did alot […]
Licensed Naturopaths (NDs) are clinically-trained primary care physicians who utilize a range of modalities to treat patients of all conditions such as acupuncture, massage therapy, cupping, nutritional counselling, botanical medicine, Chinese medicine, lifestyle, dietary counselling, physical exercises, clinical medicine, manipulations and homeopathy. NDs diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent acute and chronic conditions, while also addressing […]
Spring is a time for new growth; awakening from the cold, dark winter and looking forward to warmer, brighter seasons to come. It is a time when the body begins to shift from a state of building, to one of gentle cleansing, nourished by valuable foods to help aid and compliment this natural process. Supporting […]
Rice, amaranth, buckwheat, corn and quinoa have a complex makeup…in its whole, raw form they are actually not so easy for us to digest. Our ancestors innately knew this, which is why many soaked their grains overnight. This made it easier for the body to break it down and shortened cooking time. The soaking of […]