What are Castor Oil Heat Packs?
Castor oil has been used topically for centuries to help remedy certain ailments and conditions. Castor oil comes from the castor bean...
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- Aug 9
- 1 min
What are Xenoestrogens?
Xenoestrogens are molecules found in the environment that mimic the action of estrogen in the body. They do this because the xenoestrogen...
- Jul 19
- 2 min
What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?
NAFLD is a liver disease not caused by alcohol ingestion. It is characterized by excess fat being stored in our liver cells. It is the...
- Jul 5
- 2 min
What is Endometriosis?
The inner lining of our uterus, called the endometrium, grows, and sheds each month during a women’s menstrual cycle, due to the hormones...
- May 10
- 4 min
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is the practice of talk-based therapies to enhance mental health and well-being. Other common terms that you may be...
- May 4
- 3 min
Combating Seasonal Allergies
Why we have allergies It’s always exciting during the Spring when the weather starts to warm up and everything starts blooming. But, if...
- Apr 5
- 1 min
Acupuncture for Mental Health
Acupuncture is a practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has been used for centuries to treat many different ailments....
- Feb 15
- 2 min
What is Intestinal Hyperpermeability?
What is Intestinal Hyperpermeability (aka “Leaky Gut”)? Increased intestinal permeability happens when the intestinal lining starts to...
- Jan 11
- 2 min
What is Seed Cycling?
Seed cycling is the practice of consuming specific seeds at certain times during the menstrual cycle with the aim of balancing the...
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
What is Contrast Hydrotherapy?
Contrast hydrotherapy is the technique using both hot and cold water to treat certain ailments. Cold water or applications are helpful...
- Nov 17, 2021
- 1 min
Do you suffer from leg cramps?
If you commonly experience sudden sharp pains in your lower legs, you’re not alone. 50-60% of adults report suffering from leg cramps and...
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
Are you Considering Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting is a dietary approach where you consume all of your meals during a certain window of time each day. The most common...
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
Benefits of Bone Broth
Bone broth is made by boiling the bones of animals, as the bones are broken down, there is an abundance of amino acids, collagen &...
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Do you know your vitamin D status?
Have you gotten your vitamin D levels tested yet this year? As we go into the fall & winter months, we should know where our vitamin D...
- Oct 4, 2021
- 2 min
Top 10 Immune Boosting Foods
Top 10 Immune Boosting Foods Garlic The compounds found in garlic have amazing anti-bacterial properties that will not only help to fight...
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids are an essential fatty acid, meaning we must consume them in our diet. They play a vital role in many of our bodily...
- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min
Upper and Lower Crossed Syndromes
You may have heard the terms upper and lower crossed syndrome before. Perhaps from health care professionals or fitness trainers. You may...
- Jun 5, 2020
- 2 min
How to Choose and to Use the Right Sunscreen
Most of us love getting out in the sun. Keeping your skin protected is important. We cover tips on how to best keep your skin healthy
- May 29, 2020
- 2 min
Treatments Offered by Naturopathic Doctors
What treatments can you expect from a Naturopathic Doctor? What that will suit your specific needs