October09
What to Expect from a Naturopathic Doctor
VISITING YOUR FAMILY MEDICAL DOCTOR IS NOT the same as seeing a Naturopathic doctor (ND). The medical models of care that MDs and NDs use to treat their patients can be very different. MDs tend to focus on reactive healthcare; utilizing pharmaceutical prescriptions or surgeries when appropriate. Reactive healthcare is imperative in emergent, life threatening…… More
October04
The 58 Best Health and Life Tips for the Insanely Busy
I LOVE BEING BUSY, but busy doesn’t often translate to productive. Sometimes I’m busy just to distract myself from the things I truly want to do or accomplish. Other times I feel restless, bored or unhappy so I fill it with other “things” — projects, volunteering or even food. In our busy lives, it’s important…… More
October02
11 Signs You Never Knew were Related to Gut Trouble — and their Solutions
DO YOU EVER FEEL BLOATED, tired, gassy, heavy or sick after eating? When I was a kid, my family would joke about calling “dibs” on washrooms in the house after a big meal out. To me, this was normal. It was normal to eat past being full, normal to have stomach cramps, and normal to…… More
September26
Regulate Your Flow Ladies – PMS is a b*tch
THE EASE OF TRACKING A WOMAN’S MENSTRUAL CYCLE has come a long way. Now-a-days there are apps and programs that let you integrate your body temperature, diet, sleep patterns, etc. If you are a bit old school (like me), you may still prefer to use pen and paper to track your cycles to help regulate…… More
September22
First Aid Must-Haves Around the House
EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A BASIC FIRST AID KIT lying around the house with: band aids alcohol and antiseptic wipes tensor bandages and slings instant cold compress splints, gauze and tape thermometer However, there are some other “must-haves” when it comes to caring for yourself and family during acute situations. In this article I’ll lay out…… More