Growing Pains
In honour of Osteoporosis Month this November, we’re supporting the cause and looking at the natural approach to managing this condition affecting 1 in...
Watermelon Health Facts
Watermelon: A Healthy Treat that’s Fun to Eat!
• Watermelon has 92 percent water content and is an excellent hydrator. Water plays a vital role...
Food for thought
GREEN TEA: For centuries, green tea has been revered for its energizing properties. Whole green tea, a source of caffeine, contains L-theanine, revered for...
Giving up Gluten
Gluten-free products have inundated our grocery shelves – cookies, baked goods, pastas, breads, sauces and our favourite staples. However, just because it’s gluten-free, is...
Better health from the Inside
We all suffer from digestive “issues” from time to time - bloating, gas, and constipation. Yet a healthy digestive system is responsible for more...
Infection Prevention
Pregnancy is a new and exciting time for women. It may also be a time of uncertainty; with all that nausea, morning sickness and...
Gutsy Eating; The key to good health is keeping your intestinal lining healthy
Do you ever wonder why you get frequent colds? Why you get anxious or depressed? Are you looking for ways to clear up your...
Knocking out muscle pain
Muscle pain, known as “myalgia,” can be a symptom of many different conditions in the body. Sometimes it’s short lived, as a result of...
3 Top Traditional Medicine Teas
I have had the privilege of practicing naturopathic medicine for the past nine years. During that time I have come to use herbal medicines...
Sea Vegetables
We all know that almost everything from the ocean is good for us. What most people don’t know is how valuable sea vegetables can...