Many people today suffer from some chronic health problem, such as headaches, allergies, indigestion, or hormonal imbalance. Often, we can live with these problems, yet we’re living a more limited life. While over-the-counter medications may offer some relief, they can also mask our symptoms. Suppressing symptoms may seem like a great idea, but symptoms are […]
What to Expect in Your Visit with a Naturopathic Doctor
Many people aren’t sure what to expect in their visit with a naturopathic doctor. The aim of the visits is to understand clearly the state of health of the patient and to create or modify treatment best suited to the patient’s needs and goals. The following are essential to keep in mind with your first […]
Keeping Your Screen Time to a Minimum
Last week I wrote about my experience about going almost completely screen free for 7 days. If you are up for just reducing your screen time, I’ve summarized a few points I’ve personally found to be helpful. Tips to Keep Screen Time to a Minimum in Your Life 1. Consciously and with purpose use your […]
Now, you’re getting sleepy…
I’ve always known sleep to be an essential part of my life. I’m not a night owl and have never been able to pull an all-nighter studying. And I value sleep even more than ever now with having gone through some years of sleep deprivation with my kids. Sleep is something simple that tends to […]
Taking Stock of Your Stress
Stress – It’s a little six-letter word that has such importance for us. We attribute so much of our health and well-being to stress – how we manage it, decrease it, and also how we let it affect us. I see many people in my practice with some level of stress directly or indirectly affecting […]
Getting to Know Your Kitchen Spice Rack
Years ago, when a child or family member became sick, the first place Mom or Grandma would go for medicine was to the kitchen spice rack. This array of spices was used not only for seasoning the day’s dishes but was also a strong collection of herbal medicines. A cup of sage tea with lemon […]