When is the Right Time to Schedule a Massage?
Written by Jennifer Hyland, RMT We know that we should see our dentist twice a year for a check-up… but how do you decide when to schedule a massage? Regular appointments with a Massage Therapist can help you to maintain your health, and prevent injuries. Photo credit: Joan Spells In general, if you’ve never […]
Loaded Veggie Meatloaf Cupcakes
Recipe by Nindy Grewal, CNP, LBA, Cl. Irid., B.Ed Summer is winding down and we need to start gearing up for the school year once again! If you are like me, you are excited to get back to a routine and some healthy meal times. With that being said though, we also need to be […]
Cupping Therapy: History & Uses
Written by Talitha Reis, R.TCMP, R.Ac Cupping Therapy is a treatment method developed by our ancient practitioners in the process of struggling against diseases. It is an important component in the non-drug therapies of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The earliest literacy record for cupping therapy dates back to the 3rd century B.C.for the treatment of […]
Sign the Petition to Protect your Freedom of Choice in Health Care!
An excerpt from a news article outlining the proposed changes to natural health product regulations states: Freedom of Choice “With the repeal of the Natural Health Product Regulations, the only avenue left to get approval to treat serious health conditions will be the new drug approval process which a natural health product will never go […]
Lyme Disease Is On The Rise… Live Blood Analysis Can Help!
Lyme disease is on the rise across the country. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reported 144 cases of Lyme disease in 2009. In 2016, that number rose to 992 across the country. Many experts believe climate change and our impact on the planet are partly to blame for the rise in tick […]
Creating Vibrant Fertility
Welcome to the Creating Vibrant Fertility Program ©! This program is designed to empower you with the tools and strategies to achieve not just a successful and healthy conception, but more importantly, to learn how to create a vibrantly healthy and happy baby! The desire to support new parents in bringing healthy children into this world […]
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Vegan Chocolate Mousse 1 ripe avocado 1/4 cup cacao powder 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Mix all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Top with your favourite fruits, nuts or coconut flakes and enjoy! *Avocados contain heart healthy fat, fiber, Vitamins B, E, K […]
Diversify
Written by Deborah VanderKruk, RMT Diversify. It’s usually a term that comes up in conversations about our financial investing. But I want to apply it to our daily movement patterns. Think about the movements you do, day in and day out. Our bodies get comfortable with certain postures, gait patterns and asymmetries due […]
Using Medicinal Herbs for Stress, Fatigue & Anxiety
Using Medicinal Herbs for Stress, Fatigue, and Anxiety As a naturopathic doctor practicing in the downtown Toronto and Port Credit area, I’ve learned that stress is almost always a factor affecting my patients’ health concerns. And it’s no surprise – a 2010 report conducted by Statistics Canada revealed that over 1 in 4 Canadians described […]
Sinus Headaches
Written by Jennifer Hyland, RMT Pounding, driving, aching pain that wouldn’t go away…that’s how a patient described her sinus headaches to me. She was averaging 5 headache days per week, sometimes cancelling plans with family to stay home. Working together, she gradually went down to 2 days a week, and eventually a full week without […]