Borage (Borago officinalis) is an important medicinal and nutritive plant that was brought over from Europe many years ago. When you see a herb with the word “officinalis” in its name, it means it was considered to be of such importance that it was ordered over a thousand years ago to be one of the […]
What I’ve learned from my years in practice
What I’ve learned from my years in practice You can’t rush change… Well, sometimes you can, but it isn’t always that lasting of a change in those cases. Like the turtle with the hare, slow and steady often wins the race. If you try to improve too much too fast, you may be setting yourself […]
Why I love being a naturopathic doctor…
I am one lucky person to love what I do for a living. I find my work to be fulfilling and inspiring as I work with people on their health journey. The changes people can make, how good they can feel and happy to be living their lives – those are some fantastic moments to […]
How to Make Sure the Naturopathic Doctor You Work With is Best for You
Many naturopaths will offer a free 15-minute meet-and-greet session where they will listen to you about your health concerns and give you an idea if they think they could be of help. While we can’t diagnose or treat in these meetings, we can get an impression of your situation and communicate whether we can be […]
A Valentine’s Day Dinner For Your Heart
It’s here! The pink and red hearts are out in the store windows reminding us Valentine’s Day is approaching. The cynic in me sighs as another holiday’s sugary candies take centre stage. But cynicism aside, I do think it is beautiful to have a day to remind us of the importance of love for ourselves […]
Craving something? How do I Deal with Chocolate’s Hold on Me?
I get it – we all have our cravings. For me, it’s usually chocolate. For others, potato chips are their weak spot. It’s like we are running on automatic pilot before we even realize we have the cake in our mouths. Often I’ll have patients come in for weight loss and after investigating further, we […]