Hero burgers: My new hero
For those of you who are celiac, gluten intolerant, or have a gluten or wheat allergy, life can seem bleak at times. Wheat is a major part of North American society, and it can be a pain to
2011-07-12
Stressed about your stress: Let's look at your adrenal glands
95% of my patients are absolutely stressed out. Our lives these days are taxing and busy, our jobs too demanding, our “ fun ” extracurricular activities not fun but hectic, and our sleep disturbed with the challenge
2011-07-12
Why B12 is great, but is not doing what you think it should
I will start off by saying that B12 is a fantastic vitamin. B12 is also known as hydroxycobalamin, cyanocobalamin, and methylcobalamin. It is absorbed primarily through our gastrointestinal tract when we eat the following foods: lean red meats
2011-07-06
Getting a good night’s sleep
Lack of sleep, or insomnia, is very common but the reasons why people do not sleep are unique to their bodies and their lives. The mind-body connection is very much alive when sleeping is not
2011-07-05
Staying in the moment—A Golf Life Lesson
Canada Day was my first time golfing on a real course. Sure, I have gone to the driving range to beat a bucket of balls (and beat is the right word when you are perfecting your golf swing!),
2011-07-04
Canada Day survival guide
Canadians have a reputation of being “ tame ” — but are we truly ? I have attended many Canada Day parties/barbecues/fireworks displays, and I don’t think we are always that composed. In fact, I have known many a Canadian to get really excited, and
2011-06-30
Finding your own happiness with The Happiness Project
Finding happiness in this day and age is actually more attainable than you might believe possible. Recently, I picked up a book while on a lunch break intrigued by Gretchen Rubin’s title The Happiness Project, where she explores
2011-06-27
I don't have ANY time...
This is a common theme, both behind the closed door in my office and outside of it. No one seems to “ have time ” to follow through with their personal needs or goals, nor to get the
2011-06-23
To sizzle or not to sizzle: Choosing the right sunscreen
With the status of our ozone layer, we sadly cannot afford not to wear sunscreen in the summer. While we have been craving the sun for Vitamin D and perhaps the improvement in general skin tone,
2011-06-20
Itchy itchy scratchy scratchy
My personal passion for naturopathic medicine developed due to my own struggles with atopic dermatitis, or eczema. For those of you who are unfamiliar with these terms, atopic dermatitis or eczema is a condition where the skin
2011-06-13
Celiac Disease, Gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance: Sorting through the confusion
Wheat has become the big bad wolf, the elephant in the room. Many people seem to be sensitive, and why ? Is it the newest fad ? As it turns out, no. Research is emerging that individuals
2011-06-13
Just common sense
A patient walks in feeling tired. Do they need: A nutritional check An exploration of blood work A referral to a psychologist for their inability to deal with stress A good night’s sleep All of the above Answer : e) all
2011-04-22
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