ND Perspective: Allergy and Sensitivity Testing
The development of allergies is becoming more and more common. The same goes for sensitivities to foods, chemicals and environmental factors. Our immune system and cellular tissue can become compromised due to inflammatory responses from the mechanisms of each reaction - especially through responses from sensitivities. Here's a little more [...]
What Do My Fingernails Have To Do With My Health?
You probably don’t think about them too much, except maybe which polish colour to choose next? But, you would be surprised what those little keratinized extensions of our fingertips (your fingernails) can tell us about our nutrition, and our health status overall. Naturopaths often include an examination of a patient's [...]
Beyond The Health Benefits: 10 things You Should Know About Water
Water is the foundation and truly the lifeblood of our health. It is essential to sustain life, and assists in everything from our digestion to brain function. But, there are a lot of surprising ways water can help us maintain our health that we’ve maybe never considered. Here are 10 [...]
Nutrient Deficiencies: Why Nearly Everyone Has Them
Health Canada advises, along with many nutrition professionals, “that a healthy and balanced diet can provide most people with the nutrients essential for good health.” [1] Does that mean that if we eat a “healthy and balanced diet”, that we’ll be meeting all the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) and we’ll [...]
Don’t go through spring without these 5 wonder herbs
The perfect herbal remedies for your healthiest spring yet Spring is just around the corner, and for most of us, it couldn't come soon enough. Though winter has its charms, namely the cozy evenings by the fireplace and hikes in the snow-covered forest, the short days and blizzards can sure [...]
Preparing Your Immune System for Air Travel
You’re dreaming of sunshine, scenic views, and counting the minutes till you board an airplane en route to your spring break getaway. But, have you stopped to consider how you’ll stay healthy during your travels? It’s no secret that airports and planes are well-traveled public spaces that contain a ton [...]
Boosting Your Memory Naturally
Your mind is one of the most valuable assets that you have. It is extremely complex! The brain can change, learn and unlearn via neuronal connections, firing and wiring every day. Though we have come to understand the brain's function much better, there are still many aspects of this fascinating [...]
Show Your Heart Some Love
Every February an abundance of red and pink heart shapes fill the media! This year, maybe these Valentines Day tributes can act as a kind reminder to take a look at our own hearts health. Whether you have a strong family history of heart disease or not, striving to take [...]
