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Diabetes and Natural Prevention

Diabetes is an epidemic, it is a disease we have probably all heard of, and perhaps know someone who is diabetic. Diabetes is a condition in which metabolism of carbohydrates is problematic. It is important to understand diabetes because if it is left... Read >

Fight The Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Happy New Year! I hope you had an enjoyable holiday and had plenty of fun and laughter with friends and family. Although the holiday is usually filled with joy and sparkling lights, but for some it can be a very dark time too. With the changing of the... Read >

Healty Holiday - a Naturopathic way

The holiday is around the corner and the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping is at its peak but unfortunately our immune system is probably taking a beating with the added stress of the holidays.  There are a few things to remember to help our immunity.... Read >

Skin Cancer Prevention

It is official, summer is here! Certainly, as North Americans, summer time is to be cherished and not to be taken for granted. Even just for pure health reasons, we should be spending more time outdoors, to be more physically active, to be able to get mo... Read >

Constipation Constipation Constipation - Requires Action

Constipation is not a disease but a symptom. Most people growing up with constipation doesn't even realize it to be abnormal until the discomfort starts to interfere with how they are feeling over all. In fact, some think that their bowel habits are quite... Read >

Liver Diseases - Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). In Canada, there are about 3,000 new cases each year. For some, the infection can become deadly when the condition becomes chronic leading to liver scarring (cirrhosis), liver... Read >

Hyperhydrosis (Hyperhidrosis) - Chronic Sweating

Sweating (diaphoresis) is a natural physiologic response when the body needs to cool down (physical activity or from fever) but it can also occur in emotional situations, high environmental temperatures or even in some disease states such as an overactive... Read >

Facial Rejuvenation with Cosmetic Acupuncture - Naturopathic Beauty

Cosmetic Acupuncture is a non-surgical method of reducing the signs of aging. In ancient China, dating back to the Sung Dynasty (960 AD- 1270 AD), cosmetic acupuncture was employed by the Imperial family to maintain an ageless youthful appearance. The say... Read >

The Asthma Story

In my naturopathic practice in Toronto I have encountered and treated many cases of asthma. The stories told by each of my clients have a resounding similarity. In each case they have reported having years of allergies before the onset of the asthma. ... Read >

Postpartum Depression – The Baby Blues

Postpartum depression is a feeling of extreme sadness and related psychologic disturbances during the first few weeks or months after delivery - Merck Manual Most people have heard of postpartum depression and stories with tragic endings such as the on... Read >