A truthful new year
When I sat down to write this first post of 2016, I had a pause. It took me a few days to think about what to say. I see fellow colleagues discussing cleanses or new exercise regimes for 2016, and
2016-01-06
Body-Mind Medicine
Preventing your 'crazy' this Christmas season—by saying NO
I had a wonderful conversation yesterday with a patient who actively practices mindfulness. We were laughing that mindfulness (a portion of meditation practice in Buddhism for many centuries) is both a life-saver and incredibly difficult. The difficulty arises when you
2015-12-01
Anxiety
How a suitcase can ruin your health
I am not a therapist. However, as a licensed health professional I spend a great deal of time talking to people about their lives and lifestyles. As there are so many people suffering with chronic stress, chronic fatigue, chronic
2015-10-30
The allure of "one cure" for your health "problems"
I was approached recently by a company that wanted to introduce me to a life-changing product line that they felt I could offer my patients, and completely change the trajectory of their lives. Well that sounds a little too good
2015-10-26
Finding your zen can sometimes mean creating it
Yesterday was the first day in my new office. It’s been a dream of mine to have my own office and my own space since I started practicing naturopathy six years ago. The first few years as a practicing naturopath are arduous,
2015-09-30
The Mindfulness Summit - and it's free!
This is a quick post, but an important one. This is for anyone who wants to get a hold on how they feel (physically, mentally, and emotionally), have a better relationship with themselves and their loved ones, and
2015-09-15
I'm moving!
You read that correctly! After 4 years at Trafalgar Ridge, I’m moving my practice down the road to 345 Lakeshore Rd E, Suite 212. Effective September 29, 2015, I will be receiving you at that location. Why move?
2015-08-26
A pill for celiac disease? Friend or foe?
So if there was a pill you could take to eat gluten again, celiacs, would you do it?
2015-07-22
The Alphabet Series of Naturopathic Medicine
Welcome to the Alphabet Series! There are so many things to learn about health, and so much we don’t get to talk about together. I have been listening to a lot of videos recently, and just love
2015-06-29
Feeling bloated? 5 tips to make your tummy flat for summer
Lying by the pool or at the beach can be stressful for those of us with sensitive tummies! Irritable bowels prone to gas and bloating don’t always love summer foods that are not always as *ahem* healthy
2015-06-23
It hurts when I pee… natural UTI treatments
It seems like the last four months at my office have been nothing but infections, and by infections, I’m referring to the urinary tract. Am I right, ladies?! **Men, if you’re reading this and this doesn’t
2015-06-01
Hold the pollen please: Tips to support your allergies naturally!
This allergy season has come really quickly in Southern Ontario — from cold to beautiful summer-like temperatures in a 2 week period. What does that mean for allergy sufferers? A ton of tree pollen and flower pollen — and fast! Many
2015-05-12
May's 30X30 Nature Challenge
A huge part of health and healing is getting connected to our true environment. Not the environment we create for ourselves inside, but being with nature.
2015-05-04
Reading for the Self (Soul)
What I’m reading right now: The Fear Cure — Lissa Rankin MD Fabulous tools for understanding what and why we might be holding ourselves back, knowing the difference between real fear and false fears that we create! I highly
2015-04-16
Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on linkedin
Share on google