Picky Eaters – Born or Made?
If you find yourself challenged by the daily grind of balancing healthy food choices with picky palates you’re not alone. An estimated 40% of households claim to have at least 1 ‘picky eater’ in their midst. Which begs the question – is picky eating hereditary or habit? It appears it be both. Some estimates claim […]
Is Fasting Good for Health?
Intermittent Fasting, Autophagy, and Why It May be OK to Skip Breakfast The theory of ‘thrifty genes’ states that periods of food abundance fluctuating with periods of food scarcity are required for optimal metabolic function. When we limit our food consumption to only 8 hours per day, this leaves 16 hours to hydrate, digest, renew, […]
Healthspan dysfunction vs. disease
I have some health issues that affect my quality of life yet I’ve had numerous medical tests done and they come back “normal”. How can a Naturopathic Doctor help? Most medical conditions don’t happen overnight. There is often a period of dysfunction – months, years, or decades – where symptoms can impinge on your […]
Depression and Mental Health
While it may seem out of place to be talking about depression in the holiday season, mental health issues don’t take holidays. Depression is categorized into mild, moderate, severe. This article will focus on mild to moderate depression. Depression is known as the great imposter. It can masquerade as feeling tired, lazy, overwhelmed. It can […]
Now Trending – Compression socks are for everyone!
Finally! A Canadian compression sock company offering the style and health benefits of compression socks. Here is the list of most important “need to know’s”: Prevention for the occurrence of chronic venous disorders (eg. Varicose veins, ankle edema) Increase blood flow and oxygen delivery in your veins Protects your legs from muscle vibration and improves […]