What’s your tongue telling you? Anatomy of a tongue diagnosis in TCM
Rife with ridges and bumps, veins and papillae, the human tongue resembles some alien landscape. But a careful physical examination can tell a naturopathic doctor a lot about your overall health. The tongue tells all According to Dr. Cecilia Ho, a Toronto-based Naturopath and TCM practitioner, Tongue and Pulse diagnosis [...]
Natural Anti-Inflammatories
People relying on over-the-counter NSAIDs for pain and inflammation could benefit from natural alternatives instead. With the exception of boswellia, all of these natural anti-inflammatories are considered safe enough for long-term use. The list below can be used as a refresher on the safety of natural anti-inflammatories commonly prescribed by [...]
Practicing the art of self-care: How to cultivate balance in busy lives
Self-care can be simply described as the right and responsibility to take care of your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Care that is provided for you – by you. It is only when we care for and help ourselves that we’re able to care for and help others more effectively. Women especially [...]
What does Gluten Sensitivity Mean?
Gluten sensitivity has now earned the distinction of being a condition separate from celiac disease. A study conducted by a group of American and Italian researchers in 2001 found that a subset of patients made up of children and adults showed many of the same symptoms typical of celiac, but [...]
Why are some of my CanPrev D3 & K2 softgels white while others are clear?
CanPrev's D3 & K2 softgels contain organic coconut oil which can make them turn clear or cloudy depending on the temperature. Coconut oil solidifies at room temperature which is around 24ºC. If the temperature goes lower, the coconut oil will "freeze", meaning it turns milky white or opaque. When it's [...]
A Summary of How Chronic Stress Treats Your Body
You might think that stress only affects your nervous system; after all, that's where you feel it the most. But stress also compromises your immune system, major organs and reproductive organs, too. Here's a quick summary of how stress makes its way through your body and the damage it can [...]
How Stress Can Cost You Your Health
It can sometimes be hard to escape the effects of stress in our everyday lives. In fact, constant stress can turn into distress when one or more systems in the body are agitated for prolonged periods of time. Statistics show that about 43% of all adults claim that stress affects [...]
Coconut Water: Is It Really “Nature’s Perfect Sports Drink”?
Scan the beverage section of any grocery store and you’ll notice the ever-growing selection of sports drinks for both casual and elite athletes. Gatorade, a popular hydrating beverage first introduced in the mid 60’s was once every athlete’s choice, poking out of gym bags and lining team benches at the [...]
