We’ve all been overtired after a long day or a late night, but with rest or sleep, we feel better. This fatigue itself is a normal occurrence under some situations…
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes a narrowing of the bronchial tubes. As a naturopathic doctor, it’s fairly common for me to see patients with…
Have you ever felt embarrassed due to having issues with your bladder? You should know that you’re not alone. In fact, over 3.3 million Canadians deal with urinary incontinence (UI)….
Your endocrine system plays an important role in all of your bodily functions. It’s connected to many of your organs. This system makes sure your body and organs function properly….
Producing urine through your urinary system is an important bodily function that you perform on a daily basis. Your urine can teach you a lot about your health. If your…
Food, is essential to your survival, of course. Without food, the estimates of survival show that the average person can survive for 43 to 70 days. This is because food…
Stress is a state of worry. During this state your muscles may tense up and you may start to sweat. Your heart may also start to race rapidly and it…
Whether you want to fight inflammation in your body, or just make your food yellow, turmeric is your friend. You might know turmeric as the spice often used in curry,…
Today, acupuncture is one of the most well known forms of complementary healthcare. It’s referred to as “complementary”, or “alternative”, because it exists outside of the realm of traditional healthcare,…
Let’s talk about exercise. You know, the thing you swore you’d commit yourself to for your last New Year’s resolution. The truth is there’s always an excuse not to do…