One of the most bothersome symptoms is pain in the head, a headache. Headaches are most commonly tension headaches, where there is a pressure sensation, often due to stress and tight muscles. Migraine headaches are much different: a severe pain that throbs and is often associated with nausea, vomiting, and is worse wit…

February is Heart Health Month, a good time to remember to take care of one of the most precious parts of your body. Some call the heart the ‘second mind’ since there are so many interconnected nerves with the brain and also since the heart strongly responds to emotions, just like our minds. In many cases, a healthy he…

The winter months can be tough to get through, especially if you reside in the northern latitudes where the weather is cold, the days are short and stress is often at its peak. If your energy takes a dip during this time of year, it may help you to seek out some natural support. Vitamins and herbs can provide a natural…

Over the past decade there has been an explosion of research into the multiple roles of vitamin D in the human body. It has long been common knowledge that you need vitamin D for healthy bones and teeth, particularly to prevent rickets in children. However, new findings show it has multiple roles, for your immune syste…

One of the most common concerns my patients ask me about is their low energy. There can be many causes, but drinking more coffee and stimulants is not the right solution for most. From the perspective of a naturopathic doctor, there are many factors that can drain your reserves; in this article you’ll learn the top cau…

Your skin is a reflection of your internal environment. It’s also a reflection of your external environment. It’s a good idea to change your skin care regimen as the seasons change. Sunburn and Dermatitis are two conditions that can occur in the winter months. Although it’s cold, the snow reflects the sun’s rays which…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, it can be a very stressful time. Preparing for Christmas parties, over-eating at those same holiday parties and of course, that dreaded holiday shopping can leave your immune system open for attack. Here are 7 ways to boost your immune system for this holiday seas…

It’s that time of year when we dread the sneezes and coughs from entering our personal air-space. Since you cannot control the hygienic behaviours of people around you, work on your self. In this article, I’ll describe the use of six natural ways to fortify your immune system to be prepared for this cold and flu season…

Even though you may eat regularly, you may not ‘go’ regularly or easily. Constipation is problematic when you think of it as the inefficient removal of bodily wastes and toxins, that is, the less regular you go, the more toxic you are inside your body and from a naturopathic perspective; this can be a problem over time…

Your eyes are tiny windows into your health. As a naturopathic doctor, I learn a lot about a person’s nutritional status and overall health during an eye exam. When your eyes do not produce enough lubrication, the result can be dry, red and irritated eyes, also known as dry eye syndrome. The tears produced by the lacri…