Summer is a busy time of year with lots of outdoor activities to take part in. Family time spent in the great outdoors is wonderful, but sometimes we find minor accidents interrupting our fun in the sun. I was reminded of the importance and helpfulness of a natural first aid kit during our last trip Read more about Safety First! …the natural way[…]
We’ve been inundated by this word through television ads for yogurt products. What exactly are probiotics? Are they simply a healthy nutrient found only in yogurt? Not at all. The word probiotic is derived from the Greek meaning “for life”. Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that naturally reside in our digestive tract. There are more bacteria in our Read more about The Power of Probiotics[…]
If you’re feeling run down, under the weather, low in energy, experiencing low moods, finding it difficult to focus, having nerve pain, or suffering from insomnia a Vitamin B12 injection protocol might be what you need. Probably most known for its energy boosting ability, Vitamin B12 is a complex water-soluble vitamin that is involved in Read more about Are You Deficient In Vitamin B12?[…]
It’s commonly known that we get most of our Vitamin D supply from sun exposure. This can be rather hard to achieve when living in Canada where we only have a brief period of time with long daylight hours. Vitamin D has many roles in the body including: -growth and development -immune function -memory and Read more about Sunshine Injections Now Available[…]
Some people may be surprised to hear that I let my 1 year old son have sprinkles on his food. In fact I encourage it! What my son knows as “sprinkles” is actually hemp hearts. These tasty little additions are loaded with nutrients. They give our foods an extra boost of protein, healthy fats and Read more about Sprinkle On Some Nutrition[…]
This photo was taken when I was 11 years old. This was the year when everything changed. It was at this age that I developed a long list of food sensitivities. There are many thoughts on how food sensitivities develop, but I strongly believe that in my case it was related to stress from an Read more about Where It All Began.[…]
Whether you’re hopping in the car for a weekend road trip or boarding an airplane for an adventure far away traveling is always exciting, but can come with some unexpected tummy challenges as well. Traveling can be a real trial on the digestive system for many reasons. When we travel we easily slide out of Read more about Tips For A Happy Tummy While You Travel[…]
Parasites…..most people shudder at this word. Parasites aren’t all giant scary organisms. In fact I can guarantee that you’ve had parasites at least once in your life time, probably more, without even knowing it. These tiny little guys are very common and are transmitted via their microscopic eggs, which can be obtained from unwashed fruits Read more about Parasites: You are not alone[…]
Jump out of bed, dress, feed kids, drop off kids, dash to work, meet the demands of the day, dash home, throw dinner together (literally), drop kids at hockey, back home, kids to bed, collapse. Is this the rhythm of your days? Intense with multiple things thrown at you all at once with little time Read more about Stressed?[…]
Good digestion is one of the most important aspects to our health. Since food is the only substance our body has to make and repair all cells, tissues and organs in our body it’s vital that we not only eat good nutritious food, but that we ensure we digest these foods properly. You can Read more about Doable Daily Digestive Support[…]
If you live far enough north, winter is synonymous with skating, tobogganing, snowball fights, and other snowy pursuits. But it can also be a season of sickness, during which our bodies transform into mucous factories. Do you ever wonder where all this mucous is coming from? How can one tiny person produce so much yuck? Read more about Breathe Easy This Winter[…]
We all know it’s the dreaded cold and flu season. Have you already had your first illness? Are you surrounded by sneezing co-workers and coughing family members? Being sick can really put a damper on things. I’d like to share with you my favourite go-to preventative and support for the winter months. OIL OF OREGANO Read more about Let the “Joy of the Mountain” Support You During the Winter Months[…]
I’m fortunate that I very rarely have headaches, but yesterday I had a doozy. I don’t know if it was the intense heat or all the humidity we’ve been having, but my head was pounding all day. By late afternoon I was desperate for relief and I decided to test the information I’d been reading Read more about Coffee Break![…]
Inflammation has been at the top of my mind since aggravating my shoulder while skiing this long weekend. Usually we don’t give much thought to inflammation unless we have physically injured ourselves and are feeling the aching pain or seeing redness and swelling, but inflammation can easily be happening inside the body with out us Read more about Eat Away Inflammation[…]
We are all exposed to toxins daily. Things like – pesticides, industrial wastes, synthetic medicine, food additives, car exhaust and cigarette smoke and all of these are chemicals that are foreign to our body. They end up accumulating inside because our body does not know how to deal with them. This has a dramatic affect Read more about Signs That You Need To Detoxify[…]
This week I’d like to share with you about the power of your food. I love working with people on the topic of nutrition and assessing what they’re eating, but more importantly discussing what things can be added in to support them and move their health in the direction they’d like it to go. Read more about The Power of Your Food[…]
If you’re like me and you have extra sensitive skin you already know how hard it is to find a good laundry detergent that doesn’t leave you feeling irritated for hours on end. I often find myself questioning the use of chemically loaded detergents found in stores. It didn’t feel right to clean items that Read more about Naturally Clean Laundry[…]
As I sit here feeling congested, achy and fatigued I’m in awe of how the human body works. It has so many ways to help us get through an illness. Let’s start with the most disgusting feature – mucus. Our nasal cavity produces excess mucus in the winter, which traps foreign invaders – virus or Read more about Feeling Under the Weather[…]
As the seasons change and the temperature drops many of us begin to think about the dreaded colds and flus that accompany this time of year. It seems like we’re always on a mission to defend ourselves from the germs that everyone around us is trying to share. To help us make it through this Read more about Eating your way through a healthy winter![…]
Winter is a great season for many things – skating, tobogganing, snow ball fights, holidays with family, but for most of us it can also be a season of sickness, during which our body transforms into a mucus producing factory. Do you ever wonder where all this mucus is coming from and why it happens Read more about Don’t Let the Mucous Monster Take Over Your Winter![…]
Do you fear developing your own little round belly,that gurgles like a bowlful of jelly this holiday season? So many good things come with this time of year, especially when it comes to food. Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes made into magical sugar covered dishes, decorative cookies, pies, and tarts. So many mouthwatering foods to choose from, Read more about Banishing Topsy-Turvy Turkey Tummy![…]
Electrodermal Screening is a tool I use in my Oakville Naturopathic practice regularly, but it’s a type of testing that’s new to most people. Here’s answers to a few FAQ to help you understand what it’s all about. Q: What is Electrodermal Screening? A: Electrodermal Screening (EDS) is a tool which allows the practitioner to Read more about Electrodermal Screening[…]
Have you ever felt like your body is some mystery that only your doctor can understand? Do you feel like getting older is just another way of saying “falling apart”? Your body is your greatest asset and the health of your body is greatly influenced by every decision you make regarding your lifestyle and eating Read more about Doing it…the natural way.[…]